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

The ED Report, December 2020

The ED Report, December 2020

BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay shares on the projects we’ve wrapped up for 2020, and the things we’re looking forward to, including our ongoing research project on everyday creativity and a commitment to decolonization.

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Advocacy Updates: Federal Government Provides $181.5 Million for Arts and Culture

Advocacy Updates: Federal Government Provides $181.5 Million for Arts and Culture

A communication from Global Public Affairs outlines the latest in federal arts and culture news, including a pledge of $181.5 million in 2021-22 to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Premier Horgan Issues Mandate Letter to Minister Mark

The letter outlines the priorities and responsibilities for the new Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Sport.

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Provincial Government Updates: New Non-Profit Secretary + Opposition Critics Announced

Provincial Government Updates: New Non-Profit Secretary + Opposition Critics Announced

Niki Sharma assumes the new position of Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits, and Teresa Wat takes over as Opposition Critic for Tourism, Arts and Culture.

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Extended Deadline: BCAC Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement

Extended Deadline: BCAC Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement

The BC Arts Council’s Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement deadline has been extended to Friday, January 29, 2021.

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Melanie Mark Named New Arts + Culture Minister; Bob D'Eith In As Arts + Film Secretary

Melanie Mark has been named as BC’s new Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. She assumes the role from Lisa Beare, who will now serve as Minister of Citizens’ Services. In addition, Bob D’Eith has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary - Arts and Film.

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City of Vancouver Approves More Than $2 Million in Arts and Culture Support

City of Vancouver Approves More Than $2 Million in Arts and Culture Support

Through the new COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance program, 103 arts and cultural non-profit organizations will receive one-time funding and in-kind access to Vancouver Civic Theatres facilities to support their restart planning and equity initiatives.

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Take Vantage Point's "No Immunity" Non-Profit Survey

Take Vantage Point's "No Immunity" Non-Profit Survey

The survey measures the impacts of COVID-19 on the non-profit sector. Take the survey by November 30.

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Contact the Premier + Ministers to Support Live Performance!

The Provincial Health Order effective November 20 allows every business already operational under the previous order to remain so with the exception of live performance. Contact our premier and ministers to lend your support!

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Submit Your Info to the National Arts and Culture Impact Survey

Submit Your Info to the National Arts and Culture Impact Survey

As we approach the nine-month mark in this complex new landscape, new data is needed to inform medium- and long-term policies that will shape the Canadian cultural sector for years to come. The National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS) was designed to capture a snapshot in time. Submit your data by November 23.

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New Arts Research Monitor Tackles Audience Attendance and COVID-19

New Arts Research Monitor Tackles Audience Attendance and COVID-19

The latest Arts Research Monitor features insights into entertainment spending expectations as well as digital and in-person arts participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on two Canadian and two American surveys.

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The ED Report, November 2020

The ED Report, November 2020

Executive director Brenda Leadlay checks in with the latest from the Canada Council’s Strategic Planning Community Dialogue sessions.

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CSA Releases Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators for 2018

CSA Releases Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators for 2018

The Culture Satellite Account has released information about the economic role of arts and culture in Canada in 2018. The cultural GDP continued to steadily rise in 2018, with strong growth in interactive media and design, but significant declines in non-digital publishing.

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GVPTA Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey

GVPTA Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey

GVPTA has released a new version of its COVID-19 Impact Survey, asking artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations from all disciplines to report on how they are continuing to fare. Complete the updated survey by November 13.

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Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

 Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Course provides a general overview for workers in British Columbia’s arts and entertainment production industries on how to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on their worksites.

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SEARA Power Share Fundraiser Supports BC's BIPOC Artists

SEARA Power Share Fundraiser Supports BC's BIPOC Artists

In the wake of COVID-19, the Sector Equity Alliance for Anti-Racism in the Arts (SEARA) aims to raise $500,000 to $1 million for BC-based BIPOC Artists facing financial hardship, with $350,000 coming from arts organizations. Donate now to support equity in the arts!

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Email Your MLA Candidates for Arts and Culture

Email Your MLA Candidates for Arts and Culture

Lend your voice and reach out to the candidates of the major provincial parties expressing your support for arts and culture, using our quick and easy email tool.

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BC Arts Council Announces Details On $21M Resilience Funds

BC Arts Council Announces Details On $21M Resilience Funds

The Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement totals $16 million and is designed to support arts and culture organizations who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, while the $5 million Pivot Program supports arts and culture organizations as they adapt their programs and practices in response to the pandemic.

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PLEO to Host Online Conversation on Sexual Harassment

PLEO to Host Online Conversation on Sexual Harassment

Join PLEO on November 5 for a conversation with Julie Macfarlane and lawyer Clea Parfitt on the details of sexual harassment policy.

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The ED Report, October 2020

With the launch of our ArtsVote BC advocacy campaign and the beginning of our research work on the connections between arts, creativity and well-being, there’s plenty percolating for the BC Alliance.

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