Statement by Chair Joseph L. Rotman relating to the federal budget tabled on February 11, 2014: “The Canada Council for the Arts is delighted at the announcement of $25 million in ongoing support to the Council in the 2014 budget,” said Council Chair, Joseph L. Rotman. “This is a strong vote of confidence by the […]
MLA Lana Popham, opposition critic for arts and culture, small business, and tourism, plans to ask the government to create a Select Standing Committee on Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, when the legislature convenes in February. She hopes to follow the lead of provinces like New Brunswick and Saskatchewan, who have developed cultural policies, […]
On Oct 20 and 21, the Canada Council for the Arts hosted National Arts Service Organisations from across the country at a meeting in Ottawa. Canada Council Director, Robert Sirman spoke about their ongoing review of programs and funding issues. He recommended reading the Backgrounder document on the Council website: http://canadacouncil.ca/~/media/files/council%20-%20en/english_review_ogp_final.pdf?mw=1382 which provides a good […]
ProArt Newsletter Oct 24 1 – New Canada Council replacement program for Flying Squad grant, deadline Dec 15 2 – BC Creative Spaces: additional $500,000 in funding, deadline Dec 9 3 – New Address for Jazz Festival office
NATIONAL RESIDENCY AWARD So many artists are trying to fit their practice into the hours outside of their day job. Many are setting up “studios” on their living room floors or dining room tables. At Spark Box we offer artists time and space to focus on their work in an encouraging and supportive environment. Imagine […]
(Pictured) September 30th, ProArt President, Ivan Habel, Victoria Foundation CEO Sandara Richardson, and CRD Arts Committee Chair, David Screech present the 2012 Greater Victoria Arts and Culture Sector Economic Activity Study, by Dr. Brock Smith, from the University of Victoria. The Study finds that the overall economic impact of the arts and culture in Greater […]
Victoria – On Monday, July 15th, new BC Minister for Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Coralee Oakes, attended a reception hosted by ProArt for about 80 people, representatives of 30 Victoria area arts organisations. Minister Oakes gave a short speech, and offered the crowd an anecdote about how her new position combined her educational background […]
