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artsbc.bsky.social
@artsbc.bsky.social
@artsbc.bsky.social
A nonprofit empowering Community Arts & Culture Leaders across BC.
Founded in 1979.

www.artsbc.org
☀️ 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
July 28, 2025 at 6:08 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
July 27, 2025 at 6:18 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
July 19, 2025 at 5:37 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
July 1, 2025 at 7:56 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.
June 24, 2025 at 7:06 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
June 17, 2025 at 11:10 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
June 5, 2025 at 8:13 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
June 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
📣 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
May 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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
May 18, 2025 at 5:19 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
April 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📢 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
March 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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
March 25, 2025 at 4:31 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=...
March 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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...
March 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🗣️ 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, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 (𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻) and bring your ideas, questions, and updates!

💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org

#ArtsBC
March 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
📢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

B.C. is offering up to $200K for events in tourism, arts, culture & sports. Apply for up to 10% of your budget if your event is $150K+ and happens between June 2025–Sept 2026.

📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: April 7 – May 5, 2025

More info: bit.ly/41vjkde

#EventFunding
March 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
📱𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗖’𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲!

Find galleries, theatres, public art, & events near you with the 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗖 𝗮𝗽𝗽—your go-to guide for creative experiences in BC!

📍 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄: artsbc.org

🔹 Available on iOS (Apple App Store) & Android (Google Play Store)

#ExploreArtsBC #BCArts
March 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM
💬 Join the conversation at 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠. A space for BC’s arts and culture community to connect and collaborate. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: www.artsbc.org
March 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
💡 Want to save hours of work each week? Learn how to integrate ChatGPT into your workflow! 🎯

📲 Sign up today: artsbc.org/shared-servi...

#AI #ArtsTech
February 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
𝗕𝗖’𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 💖

From big festivals to small-town concerts, BC’s arts unite us through creativity & culture! What’s your favorite BC festival or concert series? Tell us below👇

🎟️ Buy tickets, donate, or support these events year-round!

#SupportBCFestivals
February 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗖 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀! ⚖️

Low-income artists in BC can get 𝟯𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with volunteer lawyers on copyright, intellectual property, and more.

🔸 Apply now: artsbc.org/alo-clinic-i...

#BCArtists #LegalSupport #ArtLaw
February 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM