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

Count Yourself In! Join the BC Artist Registry

Calling all BC artists! We invite all British Columbian adults who are artists in any discipline to be counted in the BC Artist Registry. 

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British Columbia's Cultural Ecology: New Research Findings in the Arts and Culture Sector

RSVP to join your Alliance for an engaging FREE presentation by Hill Strategies Research followed by a lively discussion, 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver.

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Register for New Societies Act Workshop (Vancouver)

Find out what you need to know to transition your organization to the new Societies Act without losing sleep. Register now for a workshop in Vancouver on November 18.

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GVPTA Coffeehouse Series: Financial Literacy for Theatre Makers

Community, conversation, connection, caffeine. The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance invites you to its second Coffeehouse event on Financial Literacy for Theatre Makers on Wednesday, October 28.

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Kootenay Learning Session for Non-Profits on New Societies Act

Get the information your organization needs to make the transition to the new Societies Act at a learning session in Castlegar, October 27. 

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New Societies Act Workshop in Nanaimo

Find out what you need to know to effectively transition your organization to the new Societies Act without losing sleep. 

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2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture

2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture

With the federal election less than a month away, members of the arts and culture community are keenly listening for mention of our sector in party platforms. We've provided a summary to help you make an informed decision when you go to the polls. 

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Hill Strategies Research on Arts Statistics and Management

This issue of Arts Research Monitor includes four reports on the situation of the arts and not-for-profit management, including detailed benchmarks of the performance of U.S. arts organizations, a report on management standards for Canadian charities and not-for-profit organizations, an article on the knowledge needs of arts organizations, and a survey of digital marketing by U.S. performing arts organizations.

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Registration Open for Free Legal Pitfall Workshop Series

The workshop series, taking place in September and October, includes topics such as Governance (Society Act), Privacy, Employment, Contracts, Leasing and Compliance. Register early - space is limited!

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Deadline Approaching for the Survey of BC Arts and Culture Organizations

With the July 31 deadline approaching, the Alliance is looking for participants for this large-scale research project. Take the survey now!

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Artspoints Rewards Rolls Out in BC

The world's first customer rewards program for the arts has launched in BC, enabling the public to earn and redeem points when buying tickets to the arts.

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Last Chance for Applications to Free Arts Mentorship Program for Teens

Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are currently in or have been in the foster care system are invited to take the lead in arts based community projects by participating in this year's YoungStarters program. Program application deadline is July 10, 2015. 

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Alliance Launches BC Culture Survey

The Alliance is engaged in a comprehensive research project to improve and summarize the information available on the arts and culture sector and its impacts in British Columbia’s society and economy.  Take the survey today!

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The New Societies Act: Don’t Panic. Be Prepared.

Non Profit Charities Legal Outreach provides valuable information to help you with making the transition to the new Societies Act. 

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Hill Strategies Research on Arts, Health, and Well-being

This issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor focuses on the connections between the arts, health, and well-being, including a report on art and the health of Aboriginal Peoples, a presentation on the arts and well-being, a summary of international research into the long-term connections between the arts and health, as well as a study of the neurochemical impacts of music. 

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Your Last Chance to Register for Arts Summit 2015!

At Arts Summit 2015, June 18 and 19 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, we will close the circle on two years of province-wide conversations around the creation of a Cultural Policy Framework for BC as part of our BC Creative Convergence initiative. We'll also be joined by a range of speakers, including cultural visionary Richard Evans. Don't miss it!

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Hill Strategies Research on Educating Artists

Hill Strategies' latest report in its Statistical Insights in the Arts research series focuses on post-secondary educational qualifications of artists in Canada and the occupations and workforce characteristics of graduates of post-secondary arts programs.

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Arts Summit 2015 / Richard Evans Presentation & Workshop Details

Don't miss a full day of programming on New Pathways for the Arts with EmcArts' president Richard Evans at Arts Summit 2015! Learn more about the sessions he'll present plus get details of the afternoon workshop.

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Last Chance for Early Bird Arts Summit Tickets!

Purchase your tickets for Arts Summit 2015 by Friday, May 29 to save up to $50 on regular registration rates!

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Hill Strategies Research on Dance / Arts Participation and Engagement

The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor includes summaries of a major Canadian report on active participation in dance, American reports on arts participation and local arts vibrancy, and a report from the United Kingdom on arts participation.

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