@artsbc.bsky.social
@artsbc.bsky.social
A nonprofit empowering Community Arts & Culture Leaders across BC.
Founded in 1979.
www.artsbc.org
Founded in 1979.
www.artsbc.org
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📣 Upcoming Pathways virtual panel event!
Explore the many complex discussions and decisions that formed the program design of Pathways.
🧏 ASL interpretation will be available
💬Zoom auto captions will be available
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Kq0fO
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
Explore the many complex discussions and decisions that formed the program design of Pathways.
🧏 ASL interpretation will be available
💬Zoom auto captions will be available
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Kq0fO
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
📣 Upcoming Pathways virtual panel event!
Explore the many complex discussions and decisions that formed the program design of Pathways.
🧏 ASL interpretation will be available
💬Zoom auto captions will be available
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Kq0fO
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
Explore the many complex discussions and decisions that formed the program design of Pathways.
🧏 ASL interpretation will be available
💬Zoom auto captions will be available
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Kq0fO
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
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Pathways is now accepting applications for the winter intake of the program. If your organization or collective is ready to start with us in January, apply today!
⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th.
Learn more here: manypathways.ca/apply/
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th.
Learn more here: manypathways.ca/apply/
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Pathways is now accepting applications for the winter intake of the program. If your organization or collective is ready to start with us in January, apply today!
⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th.
Learn more here: manypathways.ca/apply/
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th.
Learn more here: manypathways.ca/apply/
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
☀️ Last summer Arts BC Roundtable: Mon, Aug 5 at 12 PM! Let’s connect and share before regular sessions return Sept 9. Free on Zoom! Register at artsbc.org 💬🎨
#ArtsBC #BCArts #CommunityArts
#ArtsBC #BCArts #CommunityArts
July 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
☀️ Last summer Arts BC Roundtable: Mon, Aug 5 at 12 PM! Let’s connect and share before regular sessions return Sept 9. Free on Zoom! Register at artsbc.org 💬🎨
#ArtsBC #BCArts #CommunityArts
#ArtsBC #BCArts #CommunityArts
💬 “If we don’t act now, we risk losing a vital part of this city’s identity.”
Vancouver City Hall was packed with artists & arts organizations last week, calling for real investment in culture. Council watered down the motion, cutting baseline grants & land trust support.
🔗 More at @createastir.ca
Vancouver City Hall was packed with artists & arts organizations last week, calling for real investment in culture. Council watered down the motion, cutting baseline grants & land trust support.
🔗 More at @createastir.ca
July 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
💬 “If we don’t act now, we risk losing a vital part of this city’s identity.”
Vancouver City Hall was packed with artists & arts organizations last week, calling for real investment in culture. Council watered down the motion, cutting baseline grants & land trust support.
🔗 More at @createastir.ca
Vancouver City Hall was packed with artists & arts organizations last week, calling for real investment in culture. Council watered down the motion, cutting baseline grants & land trust support.
🔗 More at @createastir.ca
Celebrating the inspiring leaders behind Arts BC! 🎉 Meet our board of directors - artists, organizers, and advocates shaping arts + culture across the province. Learn more: artsbc.org
July 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Celebrating the inspiring leaders behind Arts BC! 🎉 Meet our board of directors - artists, organizers, and advocates shaping arts + culture across the province. Learn more: artsbc.org
This Canada Day, we reflect on the work of Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson, Kwakwaka’wakw artist whose reimagined flag holds deep truth about struggle, resilience, and hope. May his vision remind us that reconciliation is an ongoing act of standing together.
#CanadaDay
#CanadaDay
July 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This Canada Day, we reflect on the work of Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson, Kwakwaka’wakw artist whose reimagined flag holds deep truth about struggle, resilience, and hope. May his vision remind us that reconciliation is an ongoing act of standing together.
#CanadaDay
#CanadaDay
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We understand, many organizations in our sector right now are facing capacity challenges. This program was created with this in mind.
Our Community Care program can help you participate in the program: manypathways.ca/program-deta...
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
Our Community Care program can help you participate in the program: manypathways.ca/program-deta...
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We understand, many organizations in our sector right now are facing capacity challenges. This program was created with this in mind.
Our Community Care program can help you participate in the program: manypathways.ca/program-deta...
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
Our Community Care program can help you participate in the program: manypathways.ca/program-deta...
@bcma.bsky.social @artsbc.bsky.social
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BCMA Resource: How Museums Can Support Reflection, Reconciliation, and Redress on July 1st
To read the resource and learn more about how you can take action, visit: museum.bc.ca/how-museums-...
To read the resource and learn more about how you can take action, visit: museum.bc.ca/how-museums-...
June 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
BCMA Resource: How Museums Can Support Reflection, Reconciliation, and Redress on July 1st
To read the resource and learn more about how you can take action, visit: museum.bc.ca/how-museums-...
To read the resource and learn more about how you can take action, visit: museum.bc.ca/how-museums-...
Arts BC's 2025 AGM is June 26 at 12 PM on Zoom. Celebrate cultural leadership with Senaqwila Wyss and Shayna Jones. Free to attend - register at artsbc.org.
June 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Arts BC's 2025 AGM is June 26 at 12 PM on Zoom. Celebrate cultural leadership with Senaqwila Wyss and Shayna Jones. Free to attend - register at artsbc.org.
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Canada’s largest employer? It’s not construction, manufacturing, or retail — it’s nonprofits.
Full report: People First – A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce → buff.ly/sT5HKmC
#Nonprofitsector #DecentWork
Full report: People First – A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce → buff.ly/sT5HKmC
#Nonprofitsector #DecentWork
June 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Canada’s largest employer? It’s not construction, manufacturing, or retail — it’s nonprofits.
Full report: People First – A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce → buff.ly/sT5HKmC
#Nonprofitsector #DecentWork
Full report: People First – A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce → buff.ly/sT5HKmC
#Nonprofitsector #DecentWork
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Who is Pathways for? BC-based arts, culture, and heritage orgs such as:
📌 Orgs early in the work
📌 Equity-focused orgs
📌Rural/remote orgs
📌 Indigenous orgs
📌 Museums / heritage orgs
📌 Collectives
www.manypathways.ca/who-is-this-for/
@artsbc.bsky.social @bcma.bsky.social
📌 Orgs early in the work
📌 Equity-focused orgs
📌Rural/remote orgs
📌 Indigenous orgs
📌 Museums / heritage orgs
📌 Collectives
www.manypathways.ca/who-is-this-for/
@artsbc.bsky.social @bcma.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Who is Pathways for? BC-based arts, culture, and heritage orgs such as:
📌 Orgs early in the work
📌 Equity-focused orgs
📌Rural/remote orgs
📌 Indigenous orgs
📌 Museums / heritage orgs
📌 Collectives
www.manypathways.ca/who-is-this-for/
@artsbc.bsky.social @bcma.bsky.social
📌 Orgs early in the work
📌 Equity-focused orgs
📌Rural/remote orgs
📌 Indigenous orgs
📌 Museums / heritage orgs
📌 Collectives
www.manypathways.ca/who-is-this-for/
@artsbc.bsky.social @bcma.bsky.social
For many participants, one of the most valuable aspects of @manypathways.bsky.social was the chance to build relationships and engage in meaningful conversations with others doing the work.
Applications for the next intake of Pathways are now open: www.manypathways.ca
Applications for the next intake of Pathways are now open: www.manypathways.ca
June 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
For many participants, one of the most valuable aspects of @manypathways.bsky.social was the chance to build relationships and engage in meaningful conversations with others doing the work.
Applications for the next intake of Pathways are now open: www.manypathways.ca
Applications for the next intake of Pathways are now open: www.manypathways.ca
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📣 Applications for the fall intake of the Pathways Program are now open!
➡️ Applications close on July 15
🔄 Program lasts 1 year, starting in September 2025
Is your organization ready? Read this page before applying: www.manypathways.ca/am-i-ready/
➡️ Applications close on July 15
🔄 Program lasts 1 year, starting in September 2025
Is your organization ready? Read this page before applying: www.manypathways.ca/am-i-ready/
June 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
📣 Applications for the fall intake of the Pathways Program are now open!
➡️ Applications close on July 15
🔄 Program lasts 1 year, starting in September 2025
Is your organization ready? Read this page before applying: www.manypathways.ca/am-i-ready/
➡️ Applications close on July 15
🔄 Program lasts 1 year, starting in September 2025
Is your organization ready? Read this page before applying: www.manypathways.ca/am-i-ready/
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It's Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Get creative this month while celebrating love, equality, and pride! Here are just a handful of arts & culture-inspired pride events happening in communities across B.C. 🔗https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfUCs3R7t3/
June 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Get creative this month while celebrating love, equality, and pride! Here are just a handful of arts & culture-inspired pride events happening in communities across B.C. 🔗https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfUCs3R7t3/
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This week's SmartGrant newsletter:
• SmartGrant has over 110 grant & funding programs with Rolling Deadlines.
• Programs from the Heritage Legacy Fund, Telus, City of Kelowna, and United Way BC.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo session dates.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#artgrants #bcarts
• SmartGrant has over 110 grant & funding programs with Rolling Deadlines.
• Programs from the Heritage Legacy Fund, Telus, City of Kelowna, and United Way BC.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo session dates.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#artgrants #bcarts
June 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This week's SmartGrant newsletter:
• SmartGrant has over 110 grant & funding programs with Rolling Deadlines.
• Programs from the Heritage Legacy Fund, Telus, City of Kelowna, and United Way BC.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo session dates.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#artgrants #bcarts
• SmartGrant has over 110 grant & funding programs with Rolling Deadlines.
• Programs from the Heritage Legacy Fund, Telus, City of Kelowna, and United Way BC.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo session dates.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#artgrants #bcarts
💻 What is the Pathways Program? A free online resource for BC arts, culture & heritage organizations to embed equity & access into their work. Whether you're just starting or deepening your practices, @many-pathways.bsky.social supports you.
📅 Info session: June 11, 12-1pm: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#BCArts
📅 Info session: June 11, 12-1pm: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#BCArts
June 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
💻 What is the Pathways Program? A free online resource for BC arts, culture & heritage organizations to embed equity & access into their work. Whether you're just starting or deepening your practices, @many-pathways.bsky.social supports you.
📅 Info session: June 11, 12-1pm: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#BCArts
📅 Info session: June 11, 12-1pm: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#BCArts
📆 June has some great events lined up at Arts BC!
Join us for our Bi-weekly Roundtables, the free Pathways info session, and our upcoming AGM on June 26th (more details soon). Don't miss out - mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Learn more and register 👉 artsbc.org
Join us for our Bi-weekly Roundtables, the free Pathways info session, and our upcoming AGM on June 26th (more details soon). Don't miss out - mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Learn more and register 👉 artsbc.org
June 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
📆 June has some great events lined up at Arts BC!
Join us for our Bi-weekly Roundtables, the free Pathways info session, and our upcoming AGM on June 26th (more details soon). Don't miss out - mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Learn more and register 👉 artsbc.org
Join us for our Bi-weekly Roundtables, the free Pathways info session, and our upcoming AGM on June 26th (more details soon). Don't miss out - mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Learn more and register 👉 artsbc.org
📣 Arts, culture, and heritage orgs - join our free info session to learn about a program focused on equity and transformation!
✔️ Personalized support
✔️ Tailored learning
✔️ Community of change-makers
🗓️ June 11, 12 PM PST
🖥️ Zoom
Sign up: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#EquityInArts
✔️ Personalized support
✔️ Tailored learning
✔️ Community of change-makers
🗓️ June 11, 12 PM PST
🖥️ Zoom
Sign up: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#EquityInArts
May 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
📣 Arts, culture, and heritage orgs - join our free info session to learn about a program focused on equity and transformation!
✔️ Personalized support
✔️ Tailored learning
✔️ Community of change-makers
🗓️ June 11, 12 PM PST
🖥️ Zoom
Sign up: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#EquityInArts
✔️ Personalized support
✔️ Tailored learning
✔️ Community of change-makers
🗓️ June 11, 12 PM PST
🖥️ Zoom
Sign up: bit.ly/3HbWjFM
#EquityInArts
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The Indigenous Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) provides funding support for projects related to the preservation, management & presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage. Join us on May 20 to learn more about funding opportunities.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
May 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Indigenous Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) provides funding support for projects related to the preservation, management & presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage. Join us on May 20 to learn more about funding opportunities.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Celebrating International Museum Day by honoring BC's diverse museums and heritage centres. From the @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social to the @haidagwaiimuseum.bsky.social , these institutions enrich our communities. What impact does your local museum have on you? Let us know!
#InternationalMuseumDay
#InternationalMuseumDay
May 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Celebrating International Museum Day by honoring BC's diverse museums and heritage centres. From the @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social to the @haidagwaiimuseum.bsky.social , these institutions enrich our communities. What impact does your local museum have on you? Let us know!
#InternationalMuseumDay
#InternationalMuseumDay
🗣️ 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠!
No agenda, just space to connect, share, and collaborate with BC’s arts community. Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, April 1st (no jokes! 😆) at noon and bring your ideas, questions, and updates!
💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org
No agenda, just space to connect, share, and collaborate with BC’s arts community. Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, April 1st (no jokes! 😆) at noon and bring your ideas, questions, and updates!
💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🗣️ 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠!
No agenda, just space to connect, share, and collaborate with BC’s arts community. Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, April 1st (no jokes! 😆) at noon and bring your ideas, questions, and updates!
💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org
No agenda, just space to connect, share, and collaborate with BC’s arts community. Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬, April 1st (no jokes! 😆) at noon and bring your ideas, questions, and updates!
💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org
📢 NEW: BC Music Festival Collective's 2024 report is out!
🎶 $550M+ in local economic impact
📉 Only 18% of fests back to pre-pandemic levels
😟 63% uncertain about financial future
🌍 Facing labour shortages, climate risks & instability
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41EF4Uh
#BCFestivals
🎶 $550M+ in local economic impact
📉 Only 18% of fests back to pre-pandemic levels
😟 63% uncertain about financial future
🌍 Facing labour shortages, climate risks & instability
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41EF4Uh
#BCFestivals
March 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
📢 NEW: BC Music Festival Collective's 2024 report is out!
🎶 $550M+ in local economic impact
📉 Only 18% of fests back to pre-pandemic levels
😟 63% uncertain about financial future
🌍 Facing labour shortages, climate risks & instability
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41EF4Uh
#BCFestivals
🎶 $550M+ in local economic impact
📉 Only 18% of fests back to pre-pandemic levels
😟 63% uncertain about financial future
🌍 Facing labour shortages, climate risks & instability
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/41EF4Uh
#BCFestivals
Explore BC’s arts + culture with the free Arts BC app! 🎭 From public art to local galleries + events, it’s your guide to creative discovery across the province.
Now available on iOS + Android.
#BCArts
Now available on iOS + Android.
#BCArts
March 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Explore BC’s arts + culture with the free Arts BC app! 🎭 From public art to local galleries + events, it’s your guide to creative discovery across the province.
Now available on iOS + Android.
#BCArts
Now available on iOS + Android.
#BCArts
📢𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! @victoria.ca has 2 Public Art RFPs open now:
🎨 RFP 25-021: Curatorial & Production Services for a downtown temporary art festival (Feb 2026).
🎨 RFP 25-020: Conservation of the Fins of Centennial Square sculpture.
🔗 Details: victoria.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=...
🎨 RFP 25-021: Curatorial & Production Services for a downtown temporary art festival (Feb 2026).
🎨 RFP 25-020: Conservation of the Fins of Centennial Square sculpture.
🔗 Details: victoria.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=...
March 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📢𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! @victoria.ca has 2 Public Art RFPs open now:
🎨 RFP 25-021: Curatorial & Production Services for a downtown temporary art festival (Feb 2026).
🎨 RFP 25-020: Conservation of the Fins of Centennial Square sculpture.
🔗 Details: victoria.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=...
🎨 RFP 25-021: Curatorial & Production Services for a downtown temporary art festival (Feb 2026).
🎨 RFP 25-020: Conservation of the Fins of Centennial Square sculpture.
🔗 Details: victoria.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=...
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀? 🩺💊
Arts BC’s Group Benefits Program is here to support freelancers, small businesses, and organizations with affordable coverage for you and your family.
For more info: artsbc.org/group-health...
Arts BC’s Group Benefits Program is here to support freelancers, small businesses, and organizations with affordable coverage for you and your family.
For more info: artsbc.org/group-health...
March 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀? 🩺💊
Arts BC’s Group Benefits Program is here to support freelancers, small businesses, and organizations with affordable coverage for you and your family.
For more info: artsbc.org/group-health...
Arts BC’s Group Benefits Program is here to support freelancers, small businesses, and organizations with affordable coverage for you and your family.
For more info: artsbc.org/group-health...