BC Alliance Communications Director Nancy Lanthier Departs
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Our director of communications, Nancy Lanthier, leaves the BC Alliance for new horizons on November 30.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
New Report: Virtually All Canadians Participate in Culture
/A new Hill Strategies report finds that in 2016, virtually all Canadians 15 or older participated in some type of arts, culture, or heritage activity, and nearly nine in ten Canadians attended an art gallery, an arts performance, an artistic or cultural event or festival, or a movie theatre.
Read MoreThe Wait is Over: Welcome to Digital Ladders
/Welcome to Digital Ladders, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture’s digital literacy initiative. We’ve teamed up with BC’s foremost digital experts to take the digital skills of BC's creative community to the next level. Read on to see how Digital Ladders can benefit you and your organization, at little to no expense.
Read MoreYoung Professionals: Register to Attend boardLink Vancouver 2018
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Are you a young professional seeking volunteer board opportunities in the arts and culture sector in Vancouver? Attend boardLink Vancouver on December 4 to connect with arts organizations looking for folks like you!
Read MoreTake This National Survey of the Canadian Cultural Sector Labour Force
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The Cultural Human Resources Council and the Conference Board of Canada have announced the launch of a national survey of the Canadian cultural sector labour force — the first of its kind since 2010 and the only current national research on the sector’s employers and workers.
Read MoreIt's #GivingTuesday! Support the BC Alliance's Advocacy Efforts
/On #GivingTuesday, we give back to the causes that are most important to us. If you appreciate the BC Alliance’s advocacy work, please consider making a small donation.
Read MoreHindsight is 20/20 – What Would You Do?
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Saskia Vermeulen takes a look at how extended health benefits can help you, your organization, and the employees you care about.
Read MoreVoting Period for Electoral Reform Referendum Extended to December 7
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The voting period for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform has been extended by a week. Mail your vote in, and make your voice heard!
Read MoreFederal Government Announces New Social Finance Fund in Fiscal Update
/In the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2018, it announced that it would create “a Social Finance Fund that gives charitable, non-profit and social purpose organizations access to new financing, and connects them with non-government investors.”
Read MoreSpread Your Message to Thousands: Advertise On the BC Alliance Job Board
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The BC Alliance’s online arts and culture job classifieds are the most widely used in the province, receiving more than 9 million page views per year. Now, you can spread your message via this high traffic section of our website by taking advantage of our new banner and sidebar ads.
Read MoreArts Leadership Program for Young Women of Colour Accepting Applications for Winter 2019
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The Future is you and me, a Vancouver-based program designed to support young women of colour to take on leadership positions in creative and arts organizations, has opened applications for its Winter 2019 session. The deadline to apply is November 22.
Read MoreBC Arts Council and Vancouver Foundation Announce Arts and Social Innovation Info Session in Prince George
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The Prince George info session will take place November 27 at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre.
Read MoreSelect Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Releases Report on Budget 2019 Consultation
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The report presents a comprehensive and detailed summary of ideas shared by British Columbians for the next provincial budget, and recommends funding increases to the BC Arts Council and Creative BC.
Read MoreVancouver City Council Approves 2018 Cultural Grants
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On November 13, Vancouver City Council approved over $700,000 to boost cultural organizations across Vancouver.
Read MoreUpcoming Panel: "Diversity and Decolonization"
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Visceral Visions hosts this panel discussion featuring six speakers, including BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay, on November 28 at the Museum of Vancouver.
Read MoreSalt Spring National Art Prize Issues Call for Submissions
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Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are invited to submit their two- and three-dimensional work for consideration for the 2019/2020 Salt Spring National Art Prize. Applications open in January.
Read MoreLaw for Non Profits to Host Facebook Live Event On New Societies Act Transition
/Law for Non Profits will host a Facebook Live Q&A for any last minute questions you may have around the New Societies Act transition on Friday, November 16.
Read MoreRegistration Open for 2019 Actsafe Event Safety Conference
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Registration is now open for the 2019 Actsafe Event Safety Conference, which takes place March 7-8. BC Alliance members can register at a special discounted rate.
Read MoreCentral Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Accepting Grant Applications
/In addition to its usual project grants program, with grants ranging from $300 to $3,000, the CCACS is offering four support grants of $1,000 each for small community groups or independent artists. Apply by November 22.
Read MoreA Message from Gillian Wood
/The former BC Arts Council executive director plans “to discover new ways to give back to our artists and practitioners, especially after the years of inspiration and passion you have given to me.”
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