The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Apply for the City of Kelowna's 2022 Grants

Applications for the City of Kelowna’s 2022 General Operating and Project Cultural Grants are now open. The deadline is November 30.

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Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Is your organization planning an arts or cultural project? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture, a grant program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts.

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Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC has announced a Call for Proposals for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Apply by October 2.

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ArtStarts in Schools Opens Applications for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants

ArtStarts in Schools Opens Applications for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts in Schools offers the Creative Spark Vancouver Grant to provide emerging artists with financial resources towards small projects. Apply by September 14.

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Province of B.C. Announces 150 Time Immemorial Funding Program

Province of B.C. Announces 150 Time Immemorial Funding Program

Indigenous communities, local governments and heritage organizations in British Columbia will soon have access to funding for projects that spotlight the Province’s diverse cultural heritage.

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Share Your Thoughts on the 2022 City of Vancouver Budget

Anyone who lives in, or owns or operates a business in Vancouver is invited to share their thoughts by August 22 on municipal spending priorities for 2022, as part of the City’s annual budget engagement process.

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You Could Be a Mentor for artsvest!

You Could Be a Mentor for artsvest!

The artsvest program is recruiting mentors to share their expertise with participating organizations through group webinars and individualized one-on-one mentorship sessions.

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GVPTA Announces Digital Connections Program

GVPTA Announces Digital Connections Program

GVPTA has announced a new program to provide training to underrepresented theatre artists (specifically, Indigenous, racialized, d/Deaf and disability communities) on effective communication and promotion of their digital or hybrid projects through online platforms. The deadline to apply is September 9.

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BC Arts Council Board Seeks New Members

BC Arts Council Board Seeks New Members

New board members are sought to play an active role in shaping the direction of funding for arts and culture in British Columbia.

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Applications Open for VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator

Applications Open for VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator

Applications are now open for the VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator program, which provides 50 emerging creators from across Canada with exclusive mentorship and learning opportunities. Applications close August 8.

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CHRC Launches Student Work Placement Program

CHRC Launches Student Work Placement Program

The Cultural Human Resources Council’s new SWP Program aims to connect students to Canadian cultural sector employers with wage subsidies for placements that offer students relevant work experience.

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Women: Yoko Ono Wants Your Story

Women: Yoko Ono Wants Your Story

Yoko Ono invites self-identified women to send a testament of harm inflicted on them, along with a photograph of their eyes, to be displayed at the Vancouver Art Gallery as part of the exhibition GROWING FREEDOM: The instructions of Yoko Ono, which starts in October.

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Upcoming Free Webinar: Understanding & Leveraging GST/HST for Arts Non-Profits & Charities

Upcoming Free Webinar: Understanding & Leveraging GST/HST for Arts Non-Profits & Charities

GVPTA and Arts BC host a free webinar with Michael Monk, GST/HST Presenter for Canada Revenue Agency, taking place July 22.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Nominations for Poet Laureate

City of Vancouver Seeks Nominations for Poet Laureate

The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Writers Fest are accepting nominations from published and performance poets for Vancouver’s next Poet Laureate. Apply by August 11.

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Apply for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Apply for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

The CCRF aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply by July 23.

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Touring Artists: Apply for Pacific Contact 2022

Touring Artists: Apply for Pacific Contact 2022

Showcase applications for BC Touring Council’s Pacific Contact 2022, April 7-10, are now available. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 30.

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Actsafe Launches New BSAFE™ Online COVID-19 Safety Course

Actsafe Launches New BSAFE™ Online COVID-19 Safety Course

Actsafe Safety Association’s new course, BSAFE™, aims to provide employees and managers with a strong foundation in COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

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Nominate an Indigenous Artist or Businessperson for the B.C. Achievement Awards

Nominations are now open for the Indigenous Business Award, the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art, and the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art and Design.

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City of Richmond Seeks Filmmakers for Video Series About New Residents

City of Richmond Seeks Filmmakers for Video Series About New Residents

The City of Richmond is seeking a filmmaker and/or professional production team to develop a series of short videos featuring stories of newcomers who have settled in Richmond. Apply by June 21.

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Culture Days Opens for 2021 Activity Registrations

Culture Days Opens for 2021 Activity Registrations

Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture, is taking place September 24 to October 24, 2021, and event and activity registration is now open.

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