Register for Arts Day on the Hill 2018
/Would you like to join the Canadian Arts Coalition as an arts advocate for Arts Day on the Hill on Tuesday, October 2 in Ottawa?
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
To Charge or Not to Charge? That is the Question
/A recent discussion on the BC Museums Association listserv broached the question of best pricing strategies for museums and galleries to engage new audiences.
Read MoreBanff Centre Cultural Leadership Program Open for Applications
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Leaders interested in preparing for significant leadership roles within artistic or cultural sectors can apply by September 11 for Banff Centre's Cultural Leadership program.
Read MoreUpcoming Panel: "What's in a Wall? Copyright, Street Art & The Law"
/On August 7, Vancouver Mural Festival, grunt gallery and the Artists' Legal Outreach present a free conversation featuring real-life stories and examples focusing on one of the trickiest subjects known to public and aerosol artists.
Read MoreApply Now for the John Hobday Awards in Arts Management
/The awards, administrated by the Canada Council for the Arts, are granted to talented arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations for professional development or mentoring purposes. The deadline for applications is October 2.
Read MoreFive New Members Appointed to BC Arts Council Board
/Phillip Djwa, an expert in digital technology, and Norman Armour, formerly of the boundary-expanding PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, are among the new appointees.
Read MoreApplications Now Open for Made in BC Main Stage Pitch & Showcase
/Applications are open for the Made in BC Main Stage Pitch & Showcase, a one-day event in January 19 offering opportunities for BC-based dance and performance artists to connect with presenters. The deadline for applications is September 7.
Read MoreCHRC to Issue Updated Cultural Labour Force Statistics
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The Cultural Human Resources Council has announced that it will receive financial support from Employment and Skills Development Canada to undertake a second Labour Market Information Study of the Cultural Labour Force, updating the one it spearheaded in 2010.
Read MoreProvince Seeks Proposals to Manage Victoria's Historic Point Ellice House
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Organizations, including not-for-profits, are invited to submit their proposals to occupy and manage historic Point Ellice House in Victoria by October 1.
Read MoreCHRC Offers Update On Respectful Workplaces in the Arts
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The Cultural Human Resources Council recently offered an update on its Respectful Workplaces in the Arts initiative, which seeks to address and prevent harassment in the performing, visual and literary arts.
Read MoreNew Petition Urges Federal Government to Fund Historic Places in 2019 Budget
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Heritage advocates, make your voices heard! Sign this petition calling on the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to ensure substantial funding for historic places in Federal Budget 2019.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Seeks Nonprofit Operator for Newly Acquired Property
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The City of Vancouver has received a property at 2850 W. 3rd Ave. from the estate of Eric Manfort Pierce, and is looking for responses from mission-based, nonprofit organizations to operate the house for the purpose of community benefit.
Read MoreVancouver to Build First Centre for Music
/The City of Vancouver has approved the redevelopment plans for the Plaza of Nations, which includes a large music presentation centre in a high-visibility area of the development.
Read MorePablo Rodriguez Appointed New Minister of Canadian Heritage in Trudeau Cabinet Shuffle
/The Honourable Mélanie Joly, who served in the role from 2015-2018, has been newly appointed as Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
Read MoreGranville Island Arts Orgs Announce New Theatre District
/The Granville Island Theatre District, helmed by Boca del Lupo and Carousel Theatre for Young People alongside CMHC-Granville Island, will steward performing arts programming at Performance Works, Festival House and the Waterfront Theatre.
Read MoreCity of Kelowna Seeks Public Input on Cultural Plan
/The City of Kelowna encourages its citizens to complete an online survey by August 31 to help dictate its 2020-2025 Cultural Plan.
Read MoreScotland Plans to Make Culture Central to Policy-Making
/Scotland has introduced a new cultural strategy that holds culture as essential to Scotland's social and economic prosperity, and emphasizes the creative potential of every individual.
Read MoreCongratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Jessie Awards
/The Jessie Awards, which celebrate the best in Vancouver theatre, were presented July 16 in Vancouver, with big wins for Rumble Theatre, The Arts Club, Green Thumb Theatre and more.
Read MoreChildren's Titles Acquired in Aftermath of Sono Nis Fire
/Unpublished children’s books left in limbo by the 2016 fire at Sono Nis Press, one of Canada’s oldest small publishing companies, have been acquired by Crwth Press.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Secures $400K in Funding for Music Industry
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The City has also approved four recommendations to support a wide variety of small to large-scale outdoor events.
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