Arts Notes

A message of thanks from Push Festival's executive director Norman Armour

A message of thanks from Push Festival's executive director Norman Armour

By Jessica Werb | February 6, 2012
Armour says he feels "truly blessed" following a serious cardiac arrest during which friends and strangers came to his aid.
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Young Artist Warriors Mural Project to be unveiled tomorrow

Young Artist Warriors Mural Project to be unveiled tomorrow

By Jessica Werb | February 3, 2012
The project, commissioned through Vancouver City's Celebrate Vancouver 125 Mural Program, produced portraits of First Nations youth and other artwork by emerging aboriginal artists.
Gateway Theatre appoints Jovanni Sy as new artistic director

Gateway Theatre appoints Jovanni Sy as new artistic director

February 2, 2012
Jovanni Sy to replace outgoing artistic and executive director Simon Johnston.

Vancouver celebrates Black History Month

By Jessica Werb | February 2, 2012
For the first time in its history, the City of Vancouver has officially proclaimed February as Black History Month and will partner with the celebration’s organizers to host a number of events throughout the coming weeks.
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Art studios removed from Rize high-rise development

By Jessica Werb | February 2, 2012
City of Vancouver staff have instructed the developer of a proposed multi-use high-rise development at East Broadway and Kingsway to pay a community-amenity contribution instead of building 10,000 square feet of artist studios.
PuSh festival releases statement regarding executive director Norman Armour

PuSh festival releases statement regarding executive director Norman Armour

By Jessica Werb | January 30, 2012
PuSh board president Max Wyman asks public to "ignore the rumour mill" regarding Norman Armour's health.
PuSh executive director Norman Armour is recovering well in hospital

PuSh executive director Norman Armour is recovering well in hospital

By Jessica Werb | January 30, 2012
The PuSh Festival executive director is recovering well following a medical emergency over the weekend.
PuSh Festival head Norman Armour in stable condition after collapse at show

PuSh Festival head Norman Armour in stable condition after collapse at show

By Janet Smith | January 29, 2012
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival executive director Norman Armour suffered a medical emergency.
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"Special Intake" for reinstated gaming grants ends February 13

"Special Intake" for reinstated gaming grants ends February 13

By Jessica Werb | January 27, 2012
Adult arts groups have just over two weeks to pull together applications to receive gaming grants this fiscal year.
Rumble Productions names Stephen Drover its new interim artistic director

Rumble Productions names Stephen Drover its new interim artistic director

By Janet Smith | January 25, 2012
Vancouver City Council approves live-work-studio awards

Vancouver City Council approves live-work-studio awards

By Jessica Werb | January 19, 2012
It’s also approved $2 million in advance operating grants to cultural organizations and major exhibiting institutions.
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Arts minister Ida Chong defends B.C.'s gaming grant budget

Arts minister Ida Chong defends B.C.'s gaming grant budget

By Jessica Werb | January 19, 2012
B.C.’s minister of community, sport, and cultural development is defending the government against accusations that nonprofits and charities will experience cuts.
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Stolen sculpture alert: Vancouver police searching for bronze beaver

Stolen sculpture alert: Vancouver police searching for bronze beaver

By Stephen Hui | January 17, 2012
Police aren't disclosing the value of the bronze beaver.
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Ovation Award nominees include Vancouver Opera's West Side Story

Ovation Award nominees include Vancouver Opera's West Side Story

By Jessica Werb | January 16, 2012
Also up for awards are the Vancouver Playhouse's La Cage aux Folles, the Arts Club's Hairspray and Next to Normal, and Patrick Street Productions's Light in the Piazza.
B.C. gaming grants remain under fire, despite additional funding and restored eligibility

B.C. gaming grants remain under fire, despite additional funding and restored eligibility

By Jessica Werb | January 13, 2012
Government should have restored gaming grants to 2008/2009 levels, say critics.