" #GreaterVictoria residents are among those who can be on the hunt for an artistic treasure as creatives across the #SouthIsland work toward the sixth annual International #ArtandFoundDay on March 12" #creativity #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia #Canada vicnews.com/2026/03/09/f...
Celebrate #WorldBookDay with a look at some of the most beautiful and unusual examples from the first 100 years of the “modern” book cover, since the rise of publishers' bindings circa 1820: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-art-of-book-covers-1820-1914
We’re looking for an emerging artist based in remote and/or rural BC to act as an ambassador, take part in a mentorship, and present a site-specific event for Culture Days.
Deadline: March 23! 💛
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Applications are still open for the 2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador! 🌟
If you’re ready to bring your creativity to your community and take your practice further, apply by March 23! 💛 Link in bio.
There's so much to gain as a 2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador!✨ This is more than just an opportunity. It’s a chance to create, connect, and be seen as an artist making a real difference. 💛
Apply by March 23! Link in bio.
Calling BC artists and creatives! 🎨
Looking for new ways to grow your practice this year? Check out these exciting residencies, exhibitions, and project opportunities happening across the province. Swipe to see what’s open now! 💛 Most of these opportunities have deadlines in Feb/March/April.
It’s International Mother Language Day! 🌿
Established by UNESCO, this is such a meaningful way to honour the languages we speak, share, and carry with us every day. What language feels like home to you? Share it, write it, or simply celebrate it a little more today.
✨ 2026 BC Culture Days Ambassador Call! ✨
Are you an emerging artist residing in a remote and/or rural community in BC ready to make an impact in your community, grow your creative network, and advance your professional development? We want YOU!
Apply by March 23 through the link in our bio.
🧧✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🧧
Wishing you a year full of joy, creativity, and cultural connection. 🎉
Whether you’re enjoying family traditions, delicious food, or community events, today is a reminder of the richness of culture all around us.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Tumbler Ridge community following this week's tragic events" is written above lit candles over a black background.
Looking for inspiration or just wanting to do something new? 🎨✨
We've created an Arts & Culture Activity Bingo to spark some meaningful adventures! Try a square, gather your friends or family, and incorporate arts and culture into your daily life.
🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year across BC! From parades and lantern festivals to workshops and performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ✨
Check out the full list of events we have gathered and join the celebrations! 🏮
As we enter the month of February, we want to celebrate a different kind of love, one that lives in the everyday acts of care and creativity. Swipe through our love letters honoring the arts, culture, and the people behind it. 💌
Past events 🤝 future ideas
We’re already thinking about what 2026 could look like, and we want your input!
What kinds of arts and culture events would you love to see more of next year? Send us a message or let us know in the comments below 💬
Calling BC artists and organisations! 🎨
If you’re planning new projects this year, now’s a great time to start thinking about funding. We’ve pulled together a short list of arts and culture grants/funding opportunities available across BC. Swipe to see details on what is available!
Want to stay in the loop as Culture Days ramps up throughout the year? ✨
Our newsletter is the best way to hear about upcoming announcements, events, opportunities, and ways to get involved. Join us and stay connected 💛 Link to subscribe has been published in our bio.
In 2025, Culture Days brought together thousands of attendees across hundreds of communities, creating space for people to gather, learn, and connect in their own neighbourhoods. We’re so excited to keep growing this collective celebration of arts, heritage, and community this year! 💛
Hello artists! 🎨
Are you looking for opportunities to share your work in the new year? We’re kicking things off by highlighting a range of creative opportunities across BC - including exhibitions, residencies, publications, and project calls! Check them out through the link in our bio ✨
We’re already missing the magic of Culture Days, so we're taking another look back at some of the incredible moments from last year. Here are a few favourite snapshots from those wonderful events. 💛
Come join the team! We are hiring a part-time Outreach & Communications Coordinator to support the 2026 BC-wide campaign leading up to the Culture Days (Sept. 18–October 4). This is a remote work position.
✨Apply by Feb 1, 2026
✨Find the full position details at the link in our bio.
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the year. Here are a few ideas to help you start the year on a creative foot and keep that spark going all year long. ✨
Warm wishes for the holiday season!
Please note that the BC Culture Days office will be closed from Dec. 20 - Jan. 4.
We look forward to reconnecting in the new year!
Already planning for Culture Days 2026? The dates are now confirmed for Sept. 18 - Oct. 4!
The 2025 BC Culture Days highlights are here!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSKm...
Thank you to all those who shared their event photos and videos with us!
Thank you @shadboltcentre.bsky.social for hosting us!
Our BC Culture Days ambassadors kicked it out of the park with their CARE Series events this year! Here are some highlights from A Community of Yes: Fostering Collective Joy through Improv presented by Jacki Gunn at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby.
📷 Photo credits: Nazanin Shoja
Thank you to everyone who came out to my Poetry and Art Salon at Anvil Centre featuring Celeste Snowber & Julie Epp
It was a lovely time!
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Culture Days is Here! Let's Create Together 💛 Find free and Pay-What-You-May arts, culture, and heritage activities near you by browsing the listings at culturedays.ca/events!
