BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Seeks Noms for Class of 2021
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The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame invites nominations for its 2021 honourees. Nominations are open until November 15.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
I Lost My Gig Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey
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The survey, open until February 28, 2021, seeks to better understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian arts and culture industry.
Read MoreStanding Committee on Finance Releases Budget 2021 Consultation Report
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The report includes eight recommendations around arts and culture, digital media, music, film, and public libraries.
Read MoreJoin an Upcoming Discussion with Minister Guilbeault on Arts Sector Recovery
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Join a discussion with the Hon. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on how the government can help the arts sectors recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The discussion takes place via Zoom on September 1.
Read MoreProvincial Government Announces Arts Infrastructure Program
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To help improve spaces for artists and cultural activities, organizations can get support through the new $2 million Arts Infrastructure Program, targeted toward venues impacted by COVID-19 closures.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Seeks Strategic Plan Consultant
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The BC Arts Council is looking for a qualified consultant to lead the creation of a report card related to the BC Arts Council’s current strategic plan, and the development of the next strategic plan.
Read MoreThe ED Report, August 2020
/At the end of July, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, along with the BC Arts Service Organizations, sent a letter to Premier Horgan and his cabinet advocating for the needs of the arts, culture and heritage sectors. Click through to find out more.
Read MoreCanadian Arts Coalition Presents Recommendations to Finance Committee
/On Friday, August 7, the Canadian Arts Coalition presented “Out of COVID-19: Creating a truly representative, equitable and inclusive arts ecology,” its submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2021 budget for the Federal Finance Committee.
Read MoreBC Centre for Disease Control Releases Guidelines for Bands and Choirs
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The BC Centre for Disease Control has released its guidelines for bands and choirs to manage the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreApplications Are Open for Digital Ladders Prototype Labs
/Applications are open until August 20 for Digital Ladders Prototype Labs — free, four-day programs where you work with digital experts to hone your unique project idea.
Read MoreCAPACOA and CQT Offer Wikidata Workshops for Performing Arts
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To help build “A Linked Digital Future for the Performing Arts”, CAPACOA and the Conseil Québécois du Théâtre invite you to participate in a joint effort to link up the performing arts to Wikidata, an open and collaborative international knowledge base.
Read MoreCentral Okanagan Music Strategy Launches Community Survey
/Lend your voice to contribute to a music strategy for the Central Okanagan region, to be delivered in late 2021.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Clarifies Arts and Culture Funding + Announces New Supports
/City of Vancouver Cultural Services has reached out to clarify that the recently reported “cuts” represent already-delayed capital projects. The City has also announced $3.5 million in new supports for artists and cultural workers.
Read MoreJesse Wente Named Chair of Canada Council for the Arts
/On July 28, Jesse Wente was named chairperson for the Canada Council for the Arts, the first Indigenous chairperson within the Canadian Heritage portfolio.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Anticipates $55 Million in Cuts to Arts and Culture Budget
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As pandemic-related cuts loom, the BC Alliance will reach out to the community shortly with plans for advocacy. Click through for more information.
Read MoreGuest Editorial: "A Matter of Choice" by Judith Marcuse
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As we reflect on how best to rethink the roles of arts and culture in a post-pandemic Canada, Judith Marcuse advocates for a ‘whole systems’ approach.
Read More2020 Richmond Arts Awards Winner Announced
/The City of Richmond and Richmond Arts Coalition have announced the recipients of the 2020 Richmond Arts Awards.
Read MoreMinister Guilbeault Announces Phase 2 Details for $500M Arts and Culture Fund
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The final component helps address some of the gaps that have been identified by the industry across Canada since the fund was first implemented, including funding for the publishing, music, arts and digital media sectors.
Read MoreFunding Opportunity for Non-Profits: CWRG Youth Community Partnerships
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The CWRG Youth Community Partnership Stream is designed to support communities and youth impacted by COVID-19 by providing youth with work-related skills and experience. The maximum funding per application is $110,000; the deadline to apply is October 31.
Read MoreNew Museum to Tell Story of Chinese Canadians in BC
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To ensure people can learn more about Chinese Canadians’ contributions to British Columbia, the BC government has invested $10 million to establish the Chinese Canadian Museum – the first in Canada.
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