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September 15, 2011

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Celebrating and Supporting Culture in Vancouver The City of Vancouver celebrates and supports its creative communities with the following programs and initiatives this fall. Mayor’s Arts Awards: September 29 Recognizing Vancouver artists and community members who make a significant contribution to the creative life of our city. Watch for the full list of award recipients on our website and in the Georgia Straight this fall. Cultural Grants Deadline: November 18 The City provides support to local arts organizations through assistance for established organizations and new or existing groups, and rental grants for groups interested in performing in the Vancouver Civic Theatres. Information sessions will be held on September 26 and 28 to provide details on projects and theatre rental grants. Locations will be announced on our website. 2011 City of Vancouver: Book Award Finalists Winner to be announced Tuesday, October 18. Lynne Bowen, Whoever Gives us Bread Douglas & McIntyre Michael Christie, The Beggar’s Garden HarperCollins Canada Wayde Compton, After Canaan: Essays on Race, Writing, and Region Arsenal Pulp Press Lesley McKnight, Vancouver Kids Brindle & Glass Incubating Talent – Artist Live/Work Studio Program Four studios of varying sizes are available to professional artists for three-year residencies to support their work. Artists of all disciplines who demonstrate artistic excellence and financial need are encouraged to apply by October 7. Studios will be available starting February 1, 2012. Studio open houses will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 12 noon to 4 pm and Tuesday, September 27 from 4 to 7 pm. Visit the website for details. Vancouver 125 Poetry Conference: October 19-22 Join over 100 poets for a landmark exchange of poetry and poetics as Vancouver celebrates its 125th birthday. See the line-up and register at V125PC.com

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