Monthly Archives: April 2021

The Earring Show

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

The Earring Show Exhibiting over 200 earrings by over 90 artists from around the world Vancouver – CCBC invites you to our 8th annual The Earring Show fundraiser packed full of creative talent and over 200 pairs of earrings. This … Continue reading →

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BCTC Newsletter April 27, 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

CONTENTSBCTC News: Learning Labs: Register Now for Social Media in May Pacific Contact Showcase Applications & Future DatesIndustry News: Events & Funding BCTC News: REGISTER NOW: MAY 6, 13, 20 & 27BCTC’s Learning Labs continue with a four part series every Thursday in May. This Social … Continue reading →

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ARTS WHISTLER PRESENTS: THE NEXT LEVEL

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Local Talents Rock the House after Band Boot Camp The Next Level series celebrates Whistler’s local music scene, showcasing the talents of five Sea to Sky bands who have recently completed Arts Whistler’s Creative Catalyst – “Band Boot Camp”.  The Next … Continue reading →

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KJES Annual General Meeting

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Don’t Forget! The Kaslo Jazz Etc Society 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held THIS WEEK on: Thursday April 29th, 2021 at 6pm PST! It will be held via Zoom and you must register ahead of time to be part … Continue reading →

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Exciting Announcement!

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

On behalf of the Board, Staff and Relocation Committee, I want to share the exciting news with you, our members and volunteers, first. The Gallery will be relocating downtown as part of an initiative by the City of Castlegar. This … Continue reading →

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Webinar | Drive Summer Donations with the Great Canadian Giving Challenge

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back! This June, every $1 donated to your charity via CanadaHelps.org or CanadaHelps online fundraising tools enters you for a chance to WIN $20,000*. More than a contest, the Challenge is a way to … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing Poetry to Build Resilience

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Hello everyone, I will be giving a poetry reading and power point slide presentation on the theme of poetry: resilience, and renewal via ZOOM through the Salmo Public Library, Thursday , April 29. Attached above is the flyer from the … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Sun: InFocus Film School introduces new diversity bursary program

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

$100,000 set to help students from diverse cultures and upbringings bring their stories to the forefront Dana Gee | Apr 25, 2021 Vancouver’s InFocus Film School is helping to promote more diversity behind the camera by giving out $100,000 in … Continue reading →

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Chamber Newsletter April 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Indoor Dining Restrictions Extended. Tougher travel restrictions announced Friday April 23rd Local Nelson and area food and beverage businesses are continuing to be resilient for adapting and pivoting. Under extremely trying circumstances.  A term that we are sure they are … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Alert / Help enshrine community engaged arts at a federal level!

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Dear BC Alliance members, Brenda Leadlay here. Judith Marcuse and I, with the help of Tara Mazurk at Global Public Affairs in Ottawa, have written a letter to Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault that advocates for changes to the programs at … Continue reading →

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Carnaval: The Music of Brazil

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Date & Time: Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 pm Feel the heat with the sounds of South America as The Paul and Laura Landsberg Quintet perform an evening of the colorful and energetic music of Brazil. These festive rhythms will … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Earth Day with this beautiful musical video “Pass It Along”

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Hi folks, I received this video link from my old friend Bob Bossin today featuring two dozen musical friends performing Scott Cook’s lovely tune “Pass It Along.” Bob writes, “For the last month, I have been working day and night … Continue reading →

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Music BC E-News 4/22/2021: How-To From Home May Masterclass Series | SoundON Intake #2 Info Session

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

WE’VE MOVED! Music BC has set up shop in our new main office in Vancouver. Please reach out to info@musicbc.org with any general inquiries about membership, our programs or other matters as our office phone line is currently inactive. We … Continue reading →

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New Events! The National Network’s Virtual Forum

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

PLEO is spearheading a National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts! To celebrate, we’re hosting a National Forum on May 11-13 with the following keynote events. Here’s peek! Pivoting to Digital: The Writers and Literary Organizations Edition with Dina Del … Continue reading →

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Must See Local Films (Online) at The Capitol

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Although we eagerly anticipate a return to in-person audiences, we are still in a holding pattern. We will provide updates as they arise and post changes on our social media and website. We currently stream events from our stage to … Continue reading →

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OXYGEN OFFERS FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY DRAWING PROGRAM, THE BIG DRAW

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

The Big Draw May 2021 Oxygen Art Centre presents an online community drawing program, The Big Draw throughout May 2021. The Big Draw Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing where the language of drawing is used as a tool … Continue reading →

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Spring Fine Arts Show is a Hybrid this Year

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

WHAT: Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show SHOW DATES: MAY 1 – 22, 2021 (in person and online) May 1 @ 2:00pm Awards announcement and virtual opening Show Hours:  Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturdays:  12:00 am – … Continue reading →

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CBC News : B.C. film festival organizer surprised by tax bill after moving programming online during pandemic

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Vancouver Queer Film Festival was exempt from PST — until it started streaming content When the pandemic began and in-person entertainment screeched to a halt in British Columbia, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival jumped on the virtual bandwagon and started streaming … Continue reading →

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Amplify BC Newsletter

Posted on April 22, 2021 by WKRAC admin

The deadline for the Vancouver Music Fund is coming soon, on April 28, 2021. Apply now for these three programs:  Demo Recording: supporting new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in the City of Vancouver to create demo recordings and … Continue reading →

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Alliance Mail / Federal + provincial budgets, the new Canada Council strategic plan, + more

Posted on April 22, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Lots and lots of content this week. Both the federal government and the provincial government released their 2021 budgets. The Canada Council for the Arts published its 2021-26 strategic plan. You can find info on aaaall that by scrolling down. … Continue reading →

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