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Dida Zende wants to change the world with art

German artist Dida Zende hopes his work will prompt critical discussions of sustainability and social change.

Public Dreams posts W2 Storyeum as new site for Illuminares

In a previous interview with the Straight, the festival’s artistic director Sam Shem said that the new location allows the society to build a new community in the Downtown...

Théí¢tre la Seizií¨me unveils 2010-2011 season

Vancouver's French-language company is planning to mount three mainstage plays and three works for young audiences.

Coquitlam becomes latest municipality to pursue public-art policy

The area now has to define public art, idenitify where it should go, and outline who will fund it.

New WilliamOnWeb aims to help directors tackle Shakespeare digitally

Vancouver-based company has a goal of posting 21 of the Bard's plays online by the end of the summer.

Like inexpensive art? You had to line up early at the Cheaper Show

One young art fan had set up camp by 7 a.m. outside the W2 Storyeum site on June 26.

Canada Day choreographer invites dancers to join the mob

British Columbians who are energetic, love to dance, or are just patriotic are invited to perform in a 1,000-troupe flash mob dance for Canada Day celebrations in Langley, B.C.

The Cheaper Show brings a big art show for a small price

One word to describe the ninth annual Cheaper Show is big—too big for just Vancouver.

Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants Project gives Vancouver artists a chance to advance careers

Those who applied had to indicate in their applications that they would use the grants for business purposes, such as professionally framing their pieces for an exhibit.

Port Coquitlam graffiti mural aims to deter tagging

Shaughnessy Street Underpass Mural Project to be led by artist-in-residence Bert Monterona.