The Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) has recently announced the latest six recipients of their Artist Residency program, a cornerstone of their annual programming. This year, BAF has selected Jake Kimble, Aileen Bahmanipour, Manual Axel Strain, Jessie Sohpaul, Karice Mitchell, and Johnathan H Alfaro. Throughout 2023, the Artist Residency program continues to honour BAF’s mission to…
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Black Space Jam brings a Cultural Renaissance to Biltmore Cabaret, March 3rd
Pi Theatre’s Provocateurs Series continues with Black Space Jam, a presentation of multidisciplinary art taking place Friday, March 3 at the Biltmore Cabaret. Produced by Black Space Media/Afro Van Connect, Black Space Jam is a live performance showcase providing local and international artists of African descent a platform to share and promote their artwork. Created to enhance the visibility…
VMF Winter Arts brings Land and Light to the City February 16-26
The dark and dreary winter days are about to get brighter as VMF Winter Arts returns February 16-26, 2023. Transforming downtown Vancouver into an interactive open-air gallery and celebration of public art and entertainment. Produced by VMF (the team behind Vancouver Mural Festival), the free, 3rd annual festival brings together local and international public art…
Jazz @ The Bolt comes back February 4 & 5 2023
Jazz Impresario Cory Weeds brings a weekend of Jazz to The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, February 4-5.Jazz @ The Bolt brings a line-up of renowned artists from across Canada and around the world to join the best of Vancouver’s talent for one amazing weekend. Jazz @ The Bolt welcomes over 25 groups and soloists performing…
Circa’s Sacre Stuns With Its Contemporary Circus Acrobatics
DanceHouse & The Cultch delivered a New Year gift to the city as they co-presented the Canadian Premiere of Sacre, from Australian Circus Company, Circa. The mesmerizing work of acrobatic dance, inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s seminal production The Rite of Spring is directed by Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz. For five memorable performances the…
A Free Event Launches New Art Book, What Are Our Supports?
Launching January 21st, a new art book, What Are Our Supports? examines how simple and essential daily gestures can transform more than just the art world. Independent curator and writer Joni Low launches the anthology at 2pm on Jan. 21st at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. What Are Our Supports?, co-edited with art historian…
PuSh Festival Reveals Its 2023 Program
Tuesday evening at Granville Island Brewing Co. PuSh International Performing Arts Festival gathered Board members, its team, performers and supporters for the debut of its upcoming line-up. Once again PuSh Festival will bring the city a line up of hot entertainment to the cold winter nights of January 19 – February 5, 2023. Gabrielle Martin,…