In recognition of its commitment to build and support Eastside artists and arts organizations, the Eastside Culture Crawl Society, has recently rebranded to the Eastside Arts Society (EAS). To support their vision, the Vancouver Foundation has awarded Eastside Arts Society $300,000 over three years—the largest funding gift the society has received in its 25-year history—to…
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Vancouver Art Gallery makes major announcements
This week, the Vancouver Art Gallery celebrated a major step forward to the development of a new home for the Gallery. The announcement of a $40 million lead gift from the Chan Family, brings the Gallery’s capital campaign to $85 million in private sector funding toward the new purpose-built facility. In recognition of this extraordinary…
Friday Find – Strongbody Apparel Gastown Jacket
Vancouver’s Strongbody Apparel has launched their second Kickstarter campaign to introduce the newest addition to its lineup of luxury performance wear, the Gastown Jacket. Water Repelling, Windproof and Ultra-Lightweight Jacket, the Gastown Jacket is inspired by Vancouver’s great outdoors and the people who live in it. Perfectly designed to be worn anywhere; no need to choose between…