professional development
Richmond: 2010 Lulu Series Announced
Since 2003, the Lulu Series has presented regional, national and international speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders. From urban planning and place-making, to art as community development and urban revitalization, the relationship between art and our urban environment is always a rich and lively topic. This year, we are delighted to [...]
National Conference for Visual Artists Schedule released
Come and meet your fellow artists in the mountains and discuss the issues that are important to you such as marketing, artist’s fees, and public funding. The National Conference for Visual Arts will be held May 14-15 at the Banff Centre for the Arts. See registration package for details, cost to attend, etc. http://www.carfac.ca/carfacwp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/registration- package-conference-for-visual-artists.pdf
Creative City Network: Registration for the BC workshop is now open!
This is the third in a series of regional workshops presented by the Creative City Network of Canada, with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage. The workshop is being hosted by the City of Surrey in partnership with Simon Fraser University. Cultural Mapping and Cultural Planning: Making the Connection will bring together cultural workers for [...]
Application To Host Future Creative City Network Of Canada Summits Released To Member Municipalities
The Creative City Summits will take place over 2.5 days and will include interactive sessions and presentations, cultural study tours and site visits, networking functions, and the CCNC’s annual general meetings. In a two-step process, the Creative City Network of Canada is requesting a ‘Letter of Intent’ by March 31, 2010, followed by a full [...]
HST Workshop: The Harmonized Sales Tax and Non-Profit Organizations – Second date added
Note: A second workshop has been added on February 9 from 2 to 5PM – contact the Alliance for more information at 604-681-3535. The Alliance for Arts and Culture will hold a workshop on The HST and Non-Profit Organizations on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The workshop will be held [...]
Save the date: National Conference for Visual Arts
May 14th & 15th, 2010Banff, Alberta National Conference for Visual Artists & CARFAC AGM Come meet your fellow artists in the mountains and discuss the issues that are important to you such as marketing, artists’ fees and public funding. Networking, panels, workshops, and more! A full schedule will be posted soon. Reserve your spot today.
Top Vancouver Acting School Now Offers Classes On-line for Free
Simon Longmore, Founder of Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, has created a new free website that teaches acting via acting video tutorials aptly named FreeActingTips.net. FreeActingTips.net was the brainstorm of Simon Longmore, a celebrated Canadian actor and acting coach. “It reaches actors all over the world,” says Longmore. The website has a simple registration process [...]
Arts-Based Dialogue and Methods Workshop
The opportunity for dialogue can occur in a variety of formats; from passer-by surveying, to long term community participation. However it isn’t always easy to involve those who don’t feel comfortable in meetings, or to bring together individuals holding opposing opinions. In order to involve diverse publics in the thoughtful exchange of ideas, you may [...]
Workshop (Kelowna): Re-Thinking The Way Ahead: Collaboratively
The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria is pleased to offer the following workshop for staff and boards working in heritage, museums and cultural organizations. This workshop is being held in conjunction with the Heritage BC annual conference, The Way Forward: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century, June 4-6 in Kelowna. [...]
Marketing for Visual Artists with Chris Tyrell
CARFAC BC Presents: Marketing for Visual Artists with Chris TyrellThursday, May 21st, 6:30 pmAlliance for Arts and Culture, Suite 100 – 938 Howe St – Between Smithe and Nelson Artists must develop their small business skills if they wish to earn a living from a visual arts practice. Chris, the author of “Artist Survival Skills: [...]
Your Legacy and Charitable Giving: Presented by Peforming Arts Lodge (PAL)
YOUR LEGACY AND CHARITABLE GIVING(Making your generosity live on) With proper planning, you can maximize the benefits of your legacy to your heirs and to your favourite charities while keeping as much of your money as possible out of the government’s hands. By taking the right steps now, you will be able to preserve your [...]
Marketing and Development in Cultural Organizations
The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria, British Columbia is pleased to offer the following on-campus immersion learning opportunity for professionals, volunteers and others working in museums, heritage and the arts. Space is still available, so register today! Dates: May 25 – 30, 2009 Please register by: April 27 (late registrations accepted [...]
Fundraising Professionals – Social Mingler
Fundraising Professionals – Social MinglerSpring has sprung and now we are smelling the wonderful Japanese Maple blossoms. It is time once again to get together for a fun few hours to reunite with colleagues and friends in a very relaxed way. FREE to attend!! You pay for your food and drink.Name tags: If you have [...]
CARFAC BC Presents: Visual Artists, Scams and Ripoffs
With Martha Rans and Melissa Gruber Thursday, April 23rd, 6:30 pmAlliance for Arts and Culture BoardroomSuite 100 – 938 Howe St (between Smithe and Nelson) How do you recognize a scam? What can you do to protect yourself from being ripped off? When should you sign a contract and what kinds of things should it [...]
Workshop: Demystifying Social Media:Arts Promotion in the Online World
The face of marketing has changed. Traditional public relations techniques are evolving to keep pace with rapidly advancing technology, instant communication and an audience faced with staggering choice. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogs, LinkedIn, Flickr… it’s noisy, it’s overwhelming, and it’s here to stay. How do you get a handle on it all? This four-hour workshop [...]
