We are very happy to announce the 2022 return of BC Culture Days, which debuted in Vernon, on the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation.
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This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding woman or business by nominating them for the 40th annual Women of Distinction Awards presented by Scotiabank. The award will be announced on May 9, 2023.
Join the YWCA for an online info session on how to submit a nomination. Register on their website.
The award categories include:
Arts, Culture & Design
Business & the Professions
Community Champion
Education, Training & Development
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Environmental Sustainability
Health & Wellness
Non-Profit
Reconciliation in Action – this award honours two unique women; an Indigenous leader and an ally, working independently and committed to finding a new way forward.
Research, the Sciences & Technology
Young Woman of Distinction
Outstanding Workplace*
*Does your organization care about diversity and inclusion? Does it support and respond to the diverse needs of its employees? Does it proactively support the success and advancement of women? If you answered yes to all these questions, consider nominating your organization for the Outstanding Workplace award.
Nominations that recognize the contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, as well as LGBTQ2S+ individuals are strongly encouraged. These awards honour all women, including trans women.
Nomination deadline: December 2, 2022 at 5:00pm.
Since Museum Labour’s launch last year, they have been discussing major labour issues in the sector through dialogue with museum colleagues across the country. One thread throughout these conversations was museum workers’ experiences with the Young Canada Works program (YCW). Museum Labour has embarked on research into the YCW and has consulted with other emerging museum professional groups on this topic.
To get a deeper understanding of perspectives, barriers, and participation in YCW, they’re launching a survey on the program. They would appreciate anyone who has participated in the program taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences, regardless of whether you’ve held a YCW position.
The progress of the research will be presented at the National Trust Conference in October 2022 and a full report will be shared with the wider museum community later this year.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact them via email.
Survey Snapshot:
- Open to anyone who has participated in the Young Canada Works program
or has been interested in participating
- Both French and English versions of the survey are available
- Takes 5-10 minutes to complete
Museum Labour would like to thank the Group of Ontario Emerging Museum Professionals (GOEMP), EMP/PEM Canada, Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property, and Canadian Museum Association for their feedback and advice on the survey.
A special thank you to Annick Tremblay for generously providing the French translation.
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Aiming to provide financial support to a current or future project, or career goals of one emerging filmmaker. The recipient of the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award will be awarded $7,500 and two hours of mentorship and advice from the Indigenous award advisor.
If you are looking to:
Fund a current or upcoming project
Gain additional training
Hire a story editor or production crew
Scout locations
Further your career
Check out their website for eligibility and how to apply.
Deadline: Friday October 14, 2022
To provide relief to not-for-profit organizations in the professional arts presentation sector, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund has allocated $4 million in additional funds for 2022-2023. Support is available for costs related to operating a venue for the period of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 for those who own or operate a presentation venue and are experiencing significant viability and business continuity challenges.
The funding is part of the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP) which will provide targeted support for existing program recipients as well as not-for-profit organizations that can demonstrate they regularly provide venues for live performing arts.
The application deadline is: Wednesday October 12, 2022
Please visit the CAPF web page and consult the detailed funding parameters of the CACRP for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations to find out if you are eligible.
The City of Vancouver is inviting organizations with artist-driven projects or cultural activities aiming to take place in January to June 2023 to apply for their Communities and Shifting Culture grants.
These grants aim to support short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, and creative projects by providing up to $20,000 in funding. The City is looking for creative people, projects, and organizations who’s work contributes to Vancouver’s diverse creative stories.
New applicants can contact a Cultural Planner to discuss eligibility of projects and obtain access to information forms. To book a meeting or request an access code for CASC, please contact:
Aliyah Amarshi, Cultural Planner (for organizations with names starting from A-M)
Joyce Rosario, Cultural Planner (for organizations with names starting from N-Z)
Important dates for applicants:
· Deadline for new applicant inquiries: Wednesday, October 12, 4:00pm
· Applications due: Wednesday, October 26, 11:59pm
For more information visit the City of Vancouver website
The First Peoples' Cultural Council is now accepting applications from Indigenous artists and organizations in B.C.
Read MorePoMoArts is now accepting applications for the 2023 Kwi Am Choi Exhibition Scholarship.
Recognizing two emerging BC artists between the ages of 18 and 32, the scholarship awards $2000 to fund the costs of producing a 4-week solo exhibition between May and August 2023 at PoMoArts.
Applications are open to recent graduates and students currently enrolled in Fine Arts programs at recognized post-secondary institutions across Canada.
How do perception, memory, imagination, and preconceptions fold into the act of drawing? Visual artist Ed Pien will present a workshop that combines drawing and writing as process to disrupt the conventions of observational drawing. All drawing materials will be provided.
Read MoreThe BIPOC Emerging Exhibition is looking for artists who explore their personal identity through art making and experiment in creative ways on broadening perspectives. In celebration of dynamic, cultural relationships the exhibition will be showcasing the complex interaction between emerging and diverse artists.
Read MoreTwo Rivers Gallery, a centre for contemporary Canadian art and creativity in Prince George and the central interior, are launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and develop a new website, as well as a re-brand of their logo and style-guide.
Read MoreAfter two years of pandemic-related disruptions to both the BCMA and Heritage BC annual conferences, the two organizations are looking forward to working with their collective members in 2022 to explore how to blend the best of the virtual conference format with the best of in-person conferences.
Read MoreCulture Days arrives September 23 – October 16 across Canada. Culture Days is an opportunity to celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in your community through free interactive events.
Read MoreSignatures and Circle Craft are pleased to invite all emerging artists to submit for a chance to win a budding artist booth (a $590+ value) at their upcoming Circle Craft Christmas Market held at the Vancouver Convention Centre November 9-13, 2022.
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The 2022 Municipal Elections are just around the corner and the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture wants to hear your opinions about the current state of your local arts and culture community!
The 2022 Civic Election Advocacy Survey has been created in partnership with 221A, ArtsBC, BC Museums Association, Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, Le Conseil culturel et artistique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, and Vancouver International Film Festival. The survey aims to identify key priorities of the BC Arts and Culture sector leading up to the municipal election.
Your Participation in the Civic Election Advocacy survey will help shape the Candidate Survey, which the Alliance will conduct leading up to the first day of the campaign period of the Municipal Elections.
The survey will close on September 12. The results of the survey will be released on September 19.
Click here to fill out the survey.
Small Capital Grants up to $25,000 support Vancouver based non-profits, bands or co-ops on smaller cultural space projects including for example space planning, research, building improvements and upgrades, accessibility, and mentorships between organizations or between organization and professionals to support space planning, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Read MoreVernon's Polson Park will be buzzing with activity during the provincial launch of BC Culture Days.
Read MoreFrom October 14–16, 2022, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) will present the 6th annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.
Read MoreThe Presenters Capacity Building Program (PCBP) is a joint funding program offered by CAPACOA and RIDEAU to provide members with access to better professional development tools. The goal is to help presenters rebuild their organizational capacity, support research projects, and seek out mentorships.
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