Arts Alliance Blog

Wrecking Ball to tackle Draconian Cuts to the Arts
Wed, Nov 4th, 2009
Wrecking Ball Vogue Theatre (918 Granville Street) Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:00pm By donation Canada’s leading Theatre Artists take on the BC government from Coast to Coast Vancouver’s theatre community joins actors, directors and designers from across the country in creative and...
Dance Centre’s Mirna Zagar Honoured by Governor General
Wed, Nov 4th, 2009
Mirna Zagar, executive director of The Dance Centre, has been presented with a commemorative medallion by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, for her work in the furthering of cultural relations between Canada and Croatia. She was presented with the...
Canadian Music Centre Names New BC Regional Director
Wed, Nov 4th, 2009
The Canadian Music Centre has hired Robert Baker as the new Regional Director for the British Columbia Region. Robert will replace Colin Miles, who has served as the CMC’s B.C. Regional Director for the past 31 years, at the end of November 2009. Robert comes to the CMC with over 16 years of...
Legacies Now guideline revisions for the recent Innovations intake
Thu, Oct 29th, 2009
Innovations We thank all applicants for their patience during the guideline revisions for the recent Innovations intake (closed October 14, 2009). A list of the eligible applicants can be viewed at http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/innovations/. Successful applications will be announced before...
Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities Invites you to our November Salon Series
Thu, Oct 29th, 2009
Cultural Work: Sustainability, Innovation, and Economics in the Arts Location: Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC Room 370 – HSBC Executive Meeting Room Seating is limited – please RSVP to cmnscpcc@sfu.ca or 778-782-7978 --------- Friday, November 6th, 2:00...
Creative Renewal: How Art Can Save Us Now - Arlene Goldbard
Sun, Oct 25th, 2009
Arlene Goldbard gave a really important perspective on arts advocacy and a framework for policy development at the Dialogue presented by the International Centre of Art for Social Change last Sunday. I think this would be really useful reading as we move forward and try to engage our audiences and...
"I encourage anyone who cares about the arts to speak up" - Karen Kain
Wed, Oct 21st, 2009
Canada's long time support of its artists has helped them to achieve incredible heights both nationally and internationally in a variety of disciplines. For me personally, and for The National Ballet of Canada, government funding has allowed us to tour internationally and to keep our dancers and...
Charitable Status Workshop for the Arts Sector on November 9
Wed, Oct 21st, 2009
Free and essential information for charity staff and Boards!!! Lower Mainland sessions. October 19, 2009 Hello, We at the BC Centre for Social Enterprise are delighted by our partnership with Canadian charities lawyer Richard Bridge, in order to share plain-language and current information on...
Memorial for Abraham Rogatnick October 25
Mon, Oct 19th, 2009
A memorial for one of Vancouver's most beloved arts patrons, Abraham Jedidiah Rogatnick, will be held in the Great Hall of the Law Courts buildings, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, at 2 pm Sunday, October 25. Please note that the Law Courts requires that the organizers provide a guest list, so...
In Shadow of Cuts, BC Books Dominate GG Literary Awards Shortlist
Sat, Oct 17th, 2009
Of thirty-five books nominated for the 2009 Governor-General’s Literary Awards, English-language, ten are written by BC authors and eight are published by BC publishers. This high BC proportion of shortlisted titles is a testament to the quality of writing and publishing taking place in...
Finance Committee Brief
Fri, Oct 16th, 2009
Alliance executive director Amir Ali Alibhai presented a brief to the BC Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on October 16, addressing the cultural community’s concerns about this year’s drastic cutbacks in cultural sector funding. Read the full text here.
City Council & Park Board To Receive Reports on North East False Creek Plans
Fri, Oct 16th, 2009
Make Your Voice Heard. Your Alliance has been participating in a series of consultative roundtables as the City moves forward on plans for development of the Northeast False Creek (NEFC) area. These plans include a number of options for public spaces and cultural amenities, and final staff reports...
A Celebration of the life of Lloyd Nicholson
Wed, Oct 14th, 2009
  The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company, Royal City Musical Theatre and Studio 58 will lead the Vancouver arts community in a Memorial and Celebration of the life of Lloyd Nicholson on Monday, October 26 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir) beginning at 7pm. ...
Kicking Horse Culture launches new "put a face to the arts" campaign
Wed, Oct 14th, 2009
A new initiative launched by Kicking Horse Culture in Golden, BC has caught our attention and we thought you should see it.  Take a look at this slideshow of their "put a face to the arts" campaign.  Here's their press release: Provincial Funding Cuts to Nonprofit Volunteer...
Alliance Arts Advocacy Toolkit Now Available
Wed, Oct 14th, 2009
Your Alliance has spent the past few weeks creating an Advocacy Toolkit for organizations and individuals across the cultural sector to use in responding to the recent cuts in arts funding. This Toolkit is now available on our website, under "Advocacy" in our navigation bar. This...
Four New Cultural Grant Opportunities
Sat, Oct 10th, 2009
City of Vancouver Cultural Services has announced details of four opportunities to access or participate in the City's cultural grant process. 1.  New deadline for Cultural Grants Program November 2nd, 2009 Please note: there will only be ONE funding deadline for 2010. The Cultural Grants...
Literary clearcut prompts quick response
Thu, Oct 8th, 2009
  B.C.’s beleaguered literary organizations are forming the Coalition for the Defence of Writing and Publishing in British Columbia one day after the Arts & Culture branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & the Arts (Hon. Kevin Krueger) simultaneously removed all funding from...
Alliance for Arts and Culture Advocacy Initiatives
Wed, Oct 7th, 2009
Here is a roundup of the advocacy work we've been doing in the last few weeks. Last Wednesday, our Executive Director, Amir Ali Alibhai, made a presentation to the BCACG (British Columbia Association for Charitable Gaming). “I believe that BC’s social capital and civil society are...
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE hosts Arlene Goldbard Sunday October 18th, 2-5pm
Tue, Oct 6th, 2009
A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE If you ever wondered how the arts are changing people’s lives around the world, ICASC invites you to step into conversation with luminary Arlene Goldbard. http://www.arlenegoldbard.com  A provocative independent...
The situation and needs of Canadian senior artists
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2009
Monday, October 5: 7 PM – 9 PM at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Faris Family Studio, 677 Davie Street  Tuesday, October 6: 2 PM – 4 PM at PAL Vancouver, Cardero and Georgia Streets If you are an artist and 60 or over, please participate in this action-oriented research project about...
An Open Letter to Gordon Campbell from Alma Lee
Thu, Oct 1st, 2009
Founder, Vancouver Writers & Readers Festival Dear Premier Campbell, What are you thinking? You are a cultured man who is an avid reader and supporter of cultural events. What happened to your vision of BC becoming the most literate province in the country? What sort of Philistines are...
Making A Scene
Thu, Oct 1st, 2009
Making A Scene Early Bird Registration Deadline October 10th / Save $25 The theme of this year's Making a Scene conference is THEATRE MATTERS… not only the matters surrounding theatre, but...more importantly, theatre DOES matter!!! Headlining this year are 2 fabulous keynote speakers -...
SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES IT HAS NO INTENTION OF PRESERVING 60 YEAR OLD CULTURAL GEM
Thu, Oct 1st, 2009
At the School District 40 Board meeting on September 29, 2009, an Engineer’s report was presented to the Board of Trustees detailing the potential cost of improvements to the Massey Theatre at a price tag of $18,000,000.  The replacement cost of the busy 1260 seat, largely self-funded...
The Dance Centre announces the recipients of the Isadora Awards
Mon, Sep 28th, 2009
Vancouver – The achievements of BC’s dance artists were honoured as The Dance Centre announced Rosario Ancer, Natalie LeFebvre-Gnam and Barbara Bourget as recipients of the Isadora Awards for Excellence in Choreography, Excellence in Performance and Excellent in Teaching respectively...
International artists awarded major commissions for City’s Olympic and Paralympic Public Art Program
Mon, Sep 28th, 2009
Five major public art commissions announced today by Mayor Gregor Robertson as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Public Art Program will enhance 2010 Games venues as well as some of the City’s most iconic landmarks. “From LED light works to sculptural installations, this exciting...
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