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

Details on $181.5M in Federal Arts and Culture Funding Emerge

The funding, originally announced last December, will be invested into complementary programs to support artists, technicians, cultural workers, and arts groups and organizations.

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Arts Research Monitor: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Arts

Arts Research Monitor: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Arts

The new issue of Hill Strategies Research’s Arts Research Monitor investigates the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the arts and culture sector, based on four Canadian sources.

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HASCAP Benefit Provides Loans to Pandemic-Affected Businesses

HASCAP Benefit Provides Loans to Pandemic-Affected Businesses

Through HASCAP, the Business Development Bank of Canada has been mandated to provide a guarantee to Canadian financial institutions to help businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 access additional liquidity and cover operating costs. Apply by June 30.

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New Research Project Examines COVID-19 Impacts on Film and TV Equity

New Research Project Examines COVID-19 Impacts on Film and TV Equity

The impact of COVID-19 on the film and television production industry across Canada – in particular its risk to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion – is the subject of a new research project launched by the Women in Film and Television Canada Coalition.

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The ED Report, February 2021

The ED Report, February 2021

“If we are going to survive and thrive in a society that is faced with challenges like we’ve never seen before, we need to find where our potential lies,” says BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay. “The work ahead requires collaboration, solidarity and a united front.”

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Introducing Our 2021 Spring Workshops!

Introducing Our 2021 Spring Workshops!

Want to learn the nitty-gritty of writing Gaming Grants or filing taxes? Tackling new ways of creating and marketing your art? Do you want to improve your knowledge and approaches around gender diversity? Let’s learn together.

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Canada Council Launches Diversity Recruitment Campaign

Canada Council Launches Diversity Recruitment Campaign

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced a recruitment campaign, with an emphasis on Indigenous, Black, racialized, Deaf and disabled applicants.

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artsvest Returns to BC for 2021

artsvest Returns to BC for 2021

Business / Arts has announced the return of artsvest, a matching incentive and mentorship training program for small and medium arts and cultural organizations.

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Federal Government Launches Pre-Budget Consultations

Federal Government Launches Pre-Budget Consultations

The federal government has launched a series of consultations called Let’s Talk Budget 2021. The consultations, which run from January 25-February 19, include opportunities for public input on the 2021 budget.

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Introducing Our FREE Digital Ladders "Ask Me Anything" Sessions!

Introducing Our FREE Digital Ladders "Ask Me Anything" Sessions!

Got a burning question you want to ask a digital expert? This is the opportunity for you. Every week, one of our digital faculty members will host an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) — a chance for you to put your queries directly to them, free for charge.

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Provincial Government Invests in Arts and Culture Spaces

Provincial Government Invests in Arts and Culture Spaces

50 arts and culture organizations across B.C. received nearly $2 million in grants to help improve arts and culture spaces and support the sector’s resilience, with more than $1 million allocated to Metro Vancouver spaces.

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Applications Are Open for City of Vancouver CASC Grants

City of Vancouver Cultural Services has announced the launch of Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a pilot program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts. Click through for more info; the deadline is March 3.

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CAPACOA Releases Data from Labour Force Survey

CAPACOA has released employment info on arts and culture jobs, acquired via the Labour Force Survey, a monthly survey of approximately 56,000 households. Among the findings: one in four arts workers lost their job in 2020.

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City of Vancouver Allocates $8.4M to Arts and Culture Orgs

City of Vancouver Allocates $8.4M to Arts and Culture Orgs

On January 19, the City of Vancouver announced the allocation of over $8.4 million in funding to help 144 arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vancouver City Council to Meet On Artist Studio Laws

Vancouver City Council to Meet On Artist Studio Laws

A public hearing is scheduled for by-law amendments to remove barriers for development of artist studios in industrial zones. The discussion takes place online, January 21, and members of the public are invited to give feedback.

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New BCAC Program Supports Individual Artists

New BCAC Program Supports Individual Artists

The BC Arts Council has announced a new funding program, Pivot for Individuals. Apply by February 16.

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The ED Report, January 2021

The ED Report, January 2021

Executive director Brenda Leadlay wishes you a happy new year, and lets you know about the BC Alliance’s unfolding work to support and amplify the benefits of everyday creativity.

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Canada Summer Jobs Open for Applications

Canada Summer Jobs Open for Applications

The annual call for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program launched on December 21, 2020, and will remain open until January 29, 2021.

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Discoverability for Creative Content

Discoverability for Creative Content

On November 25, the BC Alliance hosted a workshop on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for artists and arts organizations, with a focus on reaching artists and audiences with disabilities. Presenter Barb Taylor has shared an in-depth guide on SEO, accessibility best practices, and other rapidly growing technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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A Closer Look at the Fall Economic Statement

A Closer Look at the Fall Economic Statement

Here are some of the revelations from Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020, issued by the federal government November 30 — including information on wage subsidies, new funding for the live performance sector, support for radio and film, and more.

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