Arts BC

Good data leads to better advocacy. If you've worked or volunteered in Canada's cultural sector in 2025, make sure your experience is represented by completing this national survey.

Have you worked or volunteered in Canada’s cultural sector in 2025?

After numerous requests for data on this topic, Culture Works Canada - Culture à l'œuvre Canada is running its national "Artist/Cultural Worker Revenue Survey" to better understand not only how much those working in the sector earn, but where that income comes from.

Make sure your work is counted and take the survey before Saturday, August 15: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/classified-ads/2025-artist-cultural-worker-revenue-survey-2026/

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Avez-vous travaillé ou fait du bénévolat dans le secteur culturel canadien en 2025?

Suite à de nombreuses demandes de données sur ce sujet, Culture à l'œuvre Canada mène son « Étude des revenus individuels pour artistes/main-d'œuvre culturelle » afin de mieux comprendre les sources et niveaux de revenus de la main-d'œuvre du secteur.

Faites-en sorte que votre travail soit pris en compte — répondez au sondage avant le samedi 15 août : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQR8ZRT

Turns out supporting the arts has always been kinda chic. 💖

What would you add to the list?

📸 1: Eastern Woodland Art, James Darin. The Truth in Reconciliation Board Game.
📸 2: Sunset Theatre. Wells, BC.
📸 3: Arts BC App. Free via Google or Apple store.
📸 4: Arts BC + BC Coalition for Arts, Culture & Heritage with Minister Lana Popham.
📸 5: Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Vancouver, BC
📸 6: Kamloops Heritage Railway. Kamloops, BC
📸 7: Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival. Victoria BC.
📸 8: Heart hands in a crowd.

M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T: 𝗕𝗖 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 🎵🎪💬

Behind every great music festival is a community of people making it happen. The BC Music Festival Collective's 4th Annual Symposium brings that community together.

Whether you're organizing festivals, presenting artists, producing events, or building a career in the music sector, this is an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and learn from colleagues from across British Columbia.

📍 Victoria, BC
📅 September 30 - October 4

This year's symposium also includes access to the BreakOut West Conference & Festival, making it a week full of learning, networking, and live music.

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://bcmfc.ca/symposium/

M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T: 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 & 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 🏛️🔍✨

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a museum? The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is opening their doors for a special behind-the-scenes experience during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour!

Meet this year's summer students, explore the collections storage, discover the museum archives, and learn about the fascinating projects happening behind the scenes. While you're there, enjoy guided property tours and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

📅 August 8–9, 2026
🎟️ Open by donation

Learn more at rosslandmuseum.ca.

The future of BC's arts and culture sector is stronger when it's shaped by the people who make it possible. The BC Arts Council is seeking input from artists, organizations, and communities across the province. If you have something to say, now is the time to share your perspective.

Learn more below. 👇

The BC Arts Council is working to shape its future and invites artists, organizations, and communities to share their ideas to support a strong, vibrant, and sustainable arts and culture sector.
Learn more about the engagement here:
https://engage.gov.bc.ca/bc-arts-council/