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

More People You'll Meet at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference

More People You'll Meet at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference

Introducing Margo Kane, Julie Lebel and Carmen Papalia, three of the speakers who’ll be on deck at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance’s annual conference.

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Kamloops Opens Nominations for Annual Arts Awards

Kamloops Opens Nominations for Annual Arts Awards

Nominations are now open for the City of Kamloops’s annual arts awards, to be presented at the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts in January. You can nominate until October 11.

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BC Heritage Awards Opens Nominations

Heritage BC has opened nominations for the BC Heritage Awards. Nominate by November 8!

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Canadian Dance Assembly Launches New Dance Across Canada Map

Canadian Dance Assembly Launches New Dance Across Canada Map

The Canadian Dance Assembly has launched the new Dance Across Canada Map, which identifies, quantifies and describes the ecology, economy and environment of dance in Canada.

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Who You'll Meet at Weaving Wellness

Who You'll Meet at Weaving Wellness

We're excited to announce some of the artists and experts who will be joining us September 30-October 1 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver.

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artsvest B.C. Extends Application Deadline

artsvest B.C. Extends Application Deadline

artsvest B.C. has extended its 2019-20 deadline to September 26, 2019. It has also added an online information session, to take place September 12.

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What to Expect at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

What to Expect at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

We've worked with our partners at the Vancouver Park Board and the Roundhouse to create an innovative framework for Weaving Wellness (Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Vancouver), which incorporates Indigenous protocols and practices, and reflects this year's theme: Arts, Health and Well-Being.

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Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund to Host Facebook Live Event

Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund to Host Facebook Live Event

To help answer last-minute questions on the Digital Strategy Fund, the Canada Council is hosting a Facebook Live event on September 4.

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City of Richmond Opens Applications for 2020 Project Grants

City of Richmond Opens Applications for 2020 Project Grants

Registered non-profit arts and culture organizations are invited to apply for the City of Richmond's 2020 Arts & Culture Project Grant program, which offers grants of up $5,000. Apply by October 28.

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CAPACOA Launches New Report on Digital Future for Performing Arts

CAPACOA Launches New Report on Digital Future for Performing Arts

On August 21, CAPACOA presented its new report, "A Linked Digital Future for the Performing Arts: Leveraging Synergies along the Value Chain."

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Realwheels Theatre Announces National Call for Playwright-in-Residence

Realwheels Theatre Announces National Call for Playwright-in-Residence

Realwheels Theatre has announced a national call for submissions for a playwright who lives with disability to participate in a residency beginning in 2020. All submissions must be received between September 15 and 30.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council Indigenous Arts Program Accepting Applications

First Peoples' Cultural Council Indigenous Arts Program Accepting Applications

The Indigenous Arts Program provides funding in six different categories for Indigenous artists. The application deadline is September 15, 2019.

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Upcoming LFNP Workshops on Civil Resolution Tribunal in Kelowna and Vancouver

Upcoming LFNP Workshops on Civil Resolution Tribunal in Kelowna and Vancouver

Under the New Societies Act, disputes will be resolved by the Civil Resolution Tribunal. To help with this change, Law for Non Profits will be presenting workshops on how to be prepared. Workshops take place in Kelowna and Vancouver on September 9 and 18, respectively.

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CARFAC to Host National Gathering in Vancouver

CARFAC to Host National Gathering in Vancouver

CARFAC will host its annual National Gathering in Vancouver on September 27 and 28. It will also give the Tony Urquhart Advocacy Award to a BC professional visual artist who is an outstanding arts advocate; you can nominate until August 16.

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Standing Committee on Finance Releases Report on Budget 2020 Consultation

Standing Committee on Finance Releases Report on Budget 2020 Consultation

Recommendations around arts and culture include increased funding through the BC Arts Council and a review of the purpose and methodology of the Gaming Grants program.

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CHRC Requests Proposals to Develop Harassment Reporting Mechanism

CHRC Requests Proposals to Develop Harassment Reporting Mechanism

The Cultural Human Resources Council is soliciting expressions of interest from qualified consultants in developing a reporting mechanism for harassment in arts workplaces in Canada. Submit your proposal by August 21.

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Register Now for Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

Register Now for Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance’s annual conference, focuses this year on the connections between art, creativity, health and well-being. Join us September 30-October 1 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver.

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New Arts Research Monitor Gauges Situation of Artists

The latest Hill Strategies communication focuses on the situation of artists in Canada and abroad, including statistical profiles of artists in Canada and the United States, an international literature review on research methods used to study artists’ careers, and an English survey of visual artists.

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Kelowna Creative Sector Study Highlights Significant Growth

A new assessment of Kelowna’s creative sector demonstrates major growth since it was last studied in 2010 and an economic impact of approximately $339 million dollars annually.

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Canadian Arts Orgs Make Salary Disclosure Mandatory in Job Listings

Canadian Arts Orgs Make Salary Disclosure Mandatory in Job Listings

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts have both made salary disclosures mandatory on their job listings, echoing a measure put in place by the BC Alliance in 2017.

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