Arts BC

M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 🎭

What if you could walk right into Delta’s past?

On September 27, the brings Kirkland House: A Living History Tour back to Ladner, transforming the beautifully restored historic farmhouse into a living stage.

Audiences move room-to-room through Kirkland House, meeting six costumed actors portraying real people whose stories shaped the community from the 1870s to the 1930s. Part theatre, part local history and completely immersive, this 60-minute experience brings Delta’s past to life right where it happened.

✨ Plus, catch a FREE backstage rehearsal on September 20 as part of .

📍 Kirkland House, Ladner
📅 September 27
🎟️ Ages 10+

Learn more and get tickets: deltastageworks.ca

Running an arts organization requires a lot of hats. Good thing you don’t have to wear all of them. If bookkeeping isn’t your thing, Arts BC Shared Services can help!

Whether you’re looking for someone to take care of the books or want some guidance to feel more confident doing them yourself, our bookkeeping services are designed to meet you where you’re at.

Choose from Full-Cycle Bookkeeping or Bookkeeping Coaching, with support that understands the realities of working in BC’s arts, culture and heritage sector.

Less time wrestling with the books. More time for the work you actually got into the arts to do.

🔗 Learn more about Arts BC Shared Services at artsbc.org

M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺: 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰/𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 🎭🎶

Looking to make a difference in BC's arts sector? Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre is looking for passionate individuals to join its Board of Directors and newly established Development Committee.

Whether your experience is in fundraising, governance, marketing, communications, finance, community partnerships, or the performing arts, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing arts organization while supporting community impact through live performance.

If you've been thinking about serving on an arts board, this could be the perfect place to start.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://soundthealarm.ca/join-us

Come work with us! 💚

Arts BC is growing our team, and we’re looking for a part-time Operations Assistant to help keep all the moving pieces moving behind the scenes.

This new role will support everything from programs and events to membership, communications and day-to-day operations, helping us do the work that supports BC’s arts, culture and heritage sector.

The details:

📍 Remote anywhere in BC
⏰ 15 hours/week
💰 $30/hour
📅 Apply by September 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT

We’re looking for someone who is organized, resourceful, comfortable working remotely, and has experience in the arts, culture or heritage sector.

Sound like you, or someone you know? Find the full job posting and application details, here: https://artsbc.org/work-with-us/

Planning to take your work on the road? The BC Arts Council's Circulation and Touring program is now open, supporting B.C. artists and arts organizations taking their work to audiences in B.C. and beyond. Applications close September 23. 👇

Going places? Our Arts Circulation and Touring program is now open!

This program supports circulation, touring and travel activities that enhance exposure of B.C. artists and artworks. It also supports access to arts and culture experiences within the province.

- B.C.-based Individuals, Arts & Culture organizations and Collectives can apply to this program.
- Activities can take place inside of B.C. or beyond!
- Submit your application before September 23, 2026. Results expected in late January 2027.
- This program will run again in Spring 2027 (subject to change).

Find out if you and your activity are eligible - and how to apply - by reviewing the program guidelines on our website:
www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/arts-circulation-and-touring/
www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/arts-circulation-and-touring-organizations/

🎨 If your weekend plans include art, live music, and discovering something new... we've got an idea.

The Chilliwack Mural Festival is back August 14-16 with fresh murals, guided tours, workshops, live performances, local artists, food trucks, and a free, all-ages street party in the heart of downtown.

Sounds like a pretty great weekend to us!

Learn more through Chilliwack Mural Festival.

📸 1: Muralist JEKS painting. Photo by Claudia Wyler Photography.
📸 2: Muralist Nina Valkhoff stading in front of a new WIP. Photo Chilliwack Mural Festival.
📸 3: Chilliwack Mural tours. Photo Chilliwack Mural Festival.
📸 4: Nina Kroeker Art beginning her mural. Photo Chilliwack Mural Festival.
📸 5: Chilliwack Mural Festival Poster.

📢 SFU needs your input.

Simon Fraser University is inviting artists from all disciplines to participate in a research study exploring the support systems that shape creative practice.

If you'd like to contribute to this research, the study is open until the end of August.

Questions? Please feel free to contact:
📧 Shahbano Farooq: [email protected]