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

Arts Council of Surrey to Host Roundtable Meeting for Local Arts Organizations

Arts Council of Surrey to Host Roundtable Meeting for Local Arts Organizations

On June 1, members of Surrey arts organizations are invited to attend an event hosted by the Arts Council of Surrey designed as “a unique opportunity to meet and converse with the City of Surrey’s arts and cultural leaders.”

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New Resource Helps Arts & Culture Orgs Working With Gender Diverse Artists

New Resource Helps Arts & Culture Orgs Working With Gender Diverse Artists

Australian artists Spence Messih and Archie Barry have compiled a free resource titled Clear Expectations, to help arts and culture organizations better understand best practices around working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse artists.

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Upcoming BC Museums Association Workshops to Take Place Across the Province

This May and June, the BC Museums Association is offering a series of workshops in Rossland, Fort Nelson and Fernie, designed for those working in the museum sector.

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Make Your Voice Heard on the City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy

Make Your Voice Heard on the City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy

On May 16, attend one of three scheduled 30 minute presentations on the Creative City Strategy’s Action Plan, or drop in to give your feedback one-on-one to a member of the Cultural Services staff.

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Upcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "Recordkeeping and Privacy for Non Profits"

Upcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "Recordkeeping and Privacy for Non Profits"

Learn the ins and outs of privacy law for your non-profit at this workshop, taking place May 30 in Surrey.

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Sign This Petition to Support the Indigenous Theatre Program at the National Arts Centre

As the NAC indigenous Theatre announces its inaugural season, take the time to sign a petition circulated by the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance emphasizing the importance of Indigenous voices and stories.

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Community Arts Council of Prince George Announces Creative Hub Facility Feasibility Study

Community Arts Council of Prince George Announces Creative Hub Facility Feasibility Study

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District has announced plans to build a new creative hub as a home for the organization and its members.

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Advocacy Update from Nelson: Civic Theatre ED Stresses the Need for Equitable Communities

Eleanor Stacey of The Civic Theatre recently penned a letter to the BC Arts Council expressing support for a robust approach to equity, diversity and inclusion. Click through to see what our colleagues around the province are doing to advocate for equity in the arts.

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Arts Abroad: A Round-Up of Recent International Arts News

Arts Abroad: A Round-Up of Recent International Arts News

A global conference looks toward questions of inclusivity, a New Zealand initiative examines the connection between creativity and well-being, and Ireland’s Arts Council debuts a new equality, human rights and diversity plan.

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Make Content Your Audience Can Find with #DigitalLadders

Make Content Your Audience Can Find with #DigitalLadders

On May 14, digital strategist Annelise Larson will explain what discoverablity means, the basic best practices to ensure your content is optimized for search online, as well as other mechanisms for getting found and connecting with your target audience.

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Vancouver Opera to Host Panel Talk on Relaxed Performances

On May 2, Vancouver Opera hosts a relaxed performance of Rossini’s La Cenerentola, followed by a free panel discussion on the purposes and practices behind relaxed performance.

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Statistics Canada Releases New Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators (2010-2017)

Statistics Canada has released an updated edition of the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, which provide timely economic estimates of culture and sport in Canada. Among the highlights: in BC, the culture GDP constituted roughly $7.1 billion, or 2.7 percent, of the total economy, including 98,050 jobs.

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Music BC Announces New Executive Director

After announcing the departure of Alex Grigg as executive director last week, Music BC has shared that Lindsay MacPherson has been hired as his successor.

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This May, Make Succession Planning a Priority

This May, Make Succession Planning a Priority

On May 21 and 22, the BC Alliance is partnering with Realize Strategies to offer a pair of workshops on succession planning for arts, culture and heritage organizations.

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Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium to Take Place in Prince George

Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium to Take Place in Prince George

The Northern Indigenous Artists’ Collective has announced plans for the first annual Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium, to be held on April 27 in Prince George.

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Apply for a City of Vancouver Creative Spark Grant by April 23

Apply for a City of Vancouver Creative Spark Grant by April 23

Emerging artists across all disciplines living in the City of Vancouver who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver by April 23.

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GVPTA Accepting Nominations for Two Jessie Awards

GVPTA Accepting Nominations for Two Jessie Awards

The GVPTA is accepting nominations for both the Patron of the Arts and GVPTA Career Achievement Awards, to be presented at the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards. The deadline is May 7.

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Catch Up With #DigitalLadders: Watch "The Podcast Primer" for Free On Demand!

Catch Up With #DigitalLadders: Watch "The Podcast Primer" for Free On Demand!

Learn tips and tricks to get your podcast off the ground from a seasoned expert, and find out more about our next free session, “Case Study of a Scrappy Mobile Exhibit” with Barrie Adleberg, taking place online and at the VPL April 16!

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Opportunities Abroad with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom

Opportunities Abroad with the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom

From the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom comes a pair of opportunities for performing artists and organizations hoping to create connections with the UK.

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BC Arts Council Scholarship Program Offers Post-Secondary Support

BC Arts Council Scholarship Program Offers Post-Secondary Support

The Scholarship Program, the oldest program of the BC Arts Council, provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding arts students studying at the post-secondary level. Apply by April 30.

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