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

CRD Arts Service Seeks Public Input

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Service is seeking input from the arts community and stakeholders on moving the arts forward in the region as part of a consultation process and campaign called Building Our #ArtsFuture Together. The online survey closes August 23.

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Hill Strategies Research on the Economic Benefits of Culture

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes a detailed examination of various categories and subjects as well as key provincial and territorial statistics from Statistics Canada’s report on Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators (2010 to 2014), which provides data on the direct economic and employment impacts of the arts, culture, and heritage.

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Survey of Professional Dancers in Canada

Hill Strategies Research is conducting a survey for the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) to better understand the working situation, career and transition needs of dancers across the country. Professional dancers are invited to complete the survey before June 30 

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Courtenay, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni Cultural Mapping Project + Symposium

Phase 1 of a cultural/video mapping project conducted on Vancouver Island earlier this year has been completed, preliminary results have been shared, and a symposium on the subject of cultural mapping is being held in July in Courtenay. 

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Canada Council Shares CADAC Reports on Media Arts Organizations

The Canada Council for the Arts has shared the findings from two recent sector reports from their series called Understanding Canadian Arts Through CADAC Data.

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Hill Strategies Research on Music

The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor includes a focus on recent music research, including the impacts of live music in Ontario, international music development strategies, an Australian report on the economic impact of live music, and an analysis of orchestra subscription strategies in the U.S.

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New Report Details Latest Provincial Stats On Culture

New data, collected through the Culture Satellite Account, gauges the current economic state of arts, culture, heritage, and sport in Canada.

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Hill Strategies Research on Diversity and Equity

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes an in-depth study of the situation of diverse arts organizations in Canada and the United States, two Canadian guides for developing accessible and inclusive programming, and an American literature review related to cultural equity and inclusion. 

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Reflection and Discussion Paper on Pathways in Audience Research

A discussion paper contributing to an ongoing dialogue about audience research has been released by CAPACOA. 

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Interim Report On Art For Social Change In Canada

Judith Marcuse Projects and the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC) have shared an interim report at the halfway point in their five-year ASC! Research Project on art for social change in Canada. 

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Survey on BC Employers' Skills Needs

The Conference Board of Canada is conducting a study on the current and emerging skills shortages facing BC employers.

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Survey on Economic Impact of Craft Sector: Production of Work

The Craft Council of British Columbia is conducting a series of short surveys to learn about the economic impact of the craft sector.

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Hill Strategies Research on Volunteers, Donors and Non-profit Sector Information

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes results of Canadian surveys on volunteers, donors and charities, including a survey of trust in charities, a study of arts and culture volunteers and donors, and two Statistics Canada articles on volunteers and donors in all types of not-for-profit organizations.

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Cultural Mapping Project Invites Vancouver Island Participants

A new cultural mapping project by Vancouver Island University researchers aims to examine and map areas of Courtenay, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni by inviting residents to talk about the places in which they feel most connected to their community. 

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Hill Strategies Research on Arts Attendance and Participation (Motivation and Barriers)

What motivates people to attend an arts activity? What prevents others from attending? The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor highlights four American reports that examine motivations for and barriers to arts attendance.

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Alliance Releases New Research Findings on BC's Cultural Ecology

Significant new information and insights into the situation of the arts and culture in British Columbia are now available through a series of research projects conducted for the Alliance by Hill Strategies Research.

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Hill Strategies Report on Volunteers and Donors

A new report by Hill Strategies Research examines the volunteer time and donations given to Canadian arts and culture organizations in 2013. 

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Hill Strategies Research on Finances and Attendance of Arts Organizations

Four reports examine the situation of arts organizations, including Canadian statistics on art museums and galleries, artist-run centres, and performing arts presenters as well as an American report examining the sustainability of arts and culture organizations in select cities.

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Analyses of the Provincial and Territorial 2015-16 Budgets from the Perspective of Arts, Culture and Heritage

The fourth annual analyses of provincial and territorial budgets from the perspective of the cultural sector is now available. 

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Surveying Artists on Administrative and Promotional Aspects of Creative Work

The Alliance is working cooperatively with consultants to explore ideas and concepts of building capacity for the creative sector. Artists are invited to complete a survey to test the level of interest in new ways of handling aspects of creative work. 

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