Federal Government Unveils 2021 Budget
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The provisions for arts, culture and heritage include a $300M recovery fund; supports for music, book publishing, and cultural spaces; and more. Click through for more details.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Two Vancouver Music Venues to Host Virtual Open House
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Pooni Group is hosting an online event pertaining to two music venues in downtown Vancouver, the Commodore Ballroom and the Orpheum Theatre, on April 22.
Read MoreHow Can Our Job Listings Reflect Our Values and Build Connections?
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Joyce Wan administrates the BC Alliance’s job board, so she sees a lot of job listings every day. Here’s the story of one that stood out.
Read MoreAmplify BC Receives $22.5M Boost
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B.C.’s music industry can plan for the future with $22.5 million dedicated to the sector over the next three years through Amplify BC.
Read MoreCapitol Regional District Offering $118,000 in Project Grants
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The Capital Regional District is financially uplifting non-profit arts organizations through $118,000 in project grants. Apply by April 22.
Read MoreTAPA Releases COVID-19 Impact Survey Results
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Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts has tracked the numerous changes member organizations have made since the start of COVID-19. Here are the results of its fourth COVID-19 Impact Survey.
Read MoreMetro Vancouver Accepting Applications for Regional Cultural Grants
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A total of $150,000 in funding assistance is available to arts and culture organizations for regional projects, with a maximum of $10,000 per project grant. Apply by May 10.
Read MoreTalent MATCH is Here to Help You Hire Students
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Why would you want to hire a student? What kind of jobs are they capable of? What the heck is work integrated learning and how do you even hire a student? And how can you access up to $7,000 in wage subsidies for hiring a student?
Read MoreThe ED Report, April 2021
/BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay shares the details from recent conversations between arts and culture orgs, Ministers Mark and Bains and other government representatives, and Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Opens Applications for Spring Funding Streams
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Apply for funding for arts periodicals, performing arts, literary arts, community development, training and more by April 30.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Announces $16M in New Resilience Funding
/The funding comes through StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan and is in addition to the $21 million in support that was announced by the B.C. Government in September 2020.
Read MoreCAPACOA Hosts Town Hall with Minister Steven Guilbeault
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On March 25, CAPACOA will host a Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on funding and support for the sector.
Read MoreGlobal Public Affairs Releases New Data on Vaccinations and Charitable Donations
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Global Public Affairs and Leger have partnered to release updated data on vaccination and COVID-19 perceptions, as well as charitable and non-profit donations.
Read MoreApplications Open: PCH Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
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This new funding will support the planning and presentation of COVID-19 safe events in the arts and music sectors – including both live and digital – and provide work opportunities in these sectors. It includes the one-year renewal of an additional $25 million initially provided in Budget 2019 to help stabilize the overall environment for the arts and music sectors.
Read MoreApplications Open for Geoff McMurchy Artist Development Grant
/The grant is given annually to an artist that identifies as living with a disability, residing in British Columbia, working in any media to support them directly with marketing and financial support. Applications are due April 1.
Read MoreTalent MATCH Program Matches Arts, Culture and Hospitality Orgs with Student Talent
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Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality (MATCH) organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Talent MATCH Program is here to support them in their recovery with help from the student workforce.
Read MoreApplications Open for City of Vancouver Theatre Rental Grants
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Does your arts and culture organization need a well-equipped venue to produce a cultural event? The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres.
Read More"Together, The Future Will Be Brighter": Melanie Mark Introduces Herself to the Arts and Culture Community
/Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark has issued a letter introducing herself to the arts and culture community, and details the past, present and future of supporting the sector during the pandemic.
Read MoreApplications Now Open for $300,000 Vancouver Music Fund
/Applications are now open for the second round of the Vancouver Music Fund, which provides direct support to Indigenous and underrepresented musicians, artists and groups in Vancouver’s music sector. Apply by April 28.
Read MoreThe ED Report, March 2021
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BC Alliance ED Brenda Leadlay provides updates on our recent projects and advocacy efforts.
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