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Jacob’s Well – “Resilience” Nest Community Mural 2017

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h4>>As part of the Community Arts Funds projects of 2017, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver is proud to share a documentary time-lapse video of the Jacob’s Well "Resilience" Nest Community Mural. This project was built on the success of the 2014 Nest Community Mural Project, with the intention of enhancing leadership skills in individuals, especially those who participated in the last …

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SWITCH 2016 Launches Awards and Meets Fundraising Record

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h4>>The 5th Annual SWITCH was presented at The Imperial on November 17, 2016 to a sold out audience. MC Stephen Quinn hosted a full program of entertainment including: Stephen Lytton and Renae Morriseau, St. James Music Academy, James Garton and Demon Squad, Scruffmouth, and The Leisure Principle. Featured artists including: Leef Evans, Stacey Smith, Zola Star, Richard Tetrault, and Christine …

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Update on the Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award

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h4>>The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) launched the Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award earlier this month to recognize leaders in fundraising for the arts under 35 years old. The winner will receive the award at CACV’s annual fundraiser SWITCH! November 17, 2016. Since that time, a donor has stepped forward to provide financial sponsorship of the award. The winner of the …

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Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award Launched

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h4>>The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) has launched the Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award to recognize leaders in fundraising for the arts under 35 years old. The winner will receive the award at CACV’s annual fundraiser SWITCH! November 17, 2016, an event that Yulanda Faris co-founded to support the Community Arts Council of Vancouver and the Community Arts Fund. Yulanda …

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Registration Open for Community Arts Unconference

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h4>>What are the best practices for community-engaged art projects in the Downtown Eastside? The Community Arts Unconference is a forum for grassroots knowledge about the ethics, aesthetics, and logistics of such projects. Speakers will share from their (often extensive) experience in fostering community-led renewal in the DTES. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions so that you can …

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Submission Details Released for DTES CAF Grants

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h4>>The DTES Community Arts Fund Program is accepting grant applications for collaborative community arts projects from organizations with activities in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Grants are adjudicated by a jury of peers made up of artists and community leaders and are awarded in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000 per project. This CACV program is supported by the Community Arts Fund, …

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