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Supporting artists & arts organizations in Vancouver since 1946. CACV mission is to further the development of community arts throughout Vancouver.

CACV's vision is a socially-engaged, inclusive, and vibrant city alive with the arts.

06/16/2026

Apply to be our Stage Manager (Student Work Placement) 2026✨

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) is seeking a Stage Manager (Student Work Placement) who works directly with the Head of Programs and Operations to support performances at the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF). Festival dates are October 16-18, 2026. The festival takes place at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Downtown Vancouver. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity and supporting our community artists. As an organization, we are committed to pay living wage for all staff and contractors 🎉

Compensation: Rate at $23 per hour for approximately 120 hours from July to October 2026.

The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival provides opportunities for exhibition, performance, connection and learning to visual and performing artists facing social exclusion and other barriers, the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival is Canada’s first and only festival for Outsider Art. The artists may be self-taught or trained: they are all devoted to their creative practices, and come from a point of view that is outside the mainstream art world trends.

🔗Find out more and apply here: https://www.cacv.ca/now-hiring-stage-manager-student-work-placement/

06/11/2026

Free workshops at the CACV McBride Fieldhouse this June✨

Find out more and register here: https://www.cacv.ca/mcbride-fieldhouse/

05/27/2026

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Student Work Placement) who works directly with the Head of Programs and Operations to support marketing and communications for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF). Key details include strategy, campaign development, content creation and digital engagement, media and public relations, analytics evaluation and reporting.

We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities and with a range of life experiences to apply - your lived experience, as it relates to our work, will be valued.

This role is funded by the Student Work Placement Program. The SWP program objective is to connect students and Canadian cultural sector employers for meaningful work placements that apply and/or develop skills.

Compensation: Rate at $25.85 per hour for 240 hours from July 6 to December 31, 2026.

The deadline for applications is June 17, 2026 at 5PM.

🔗Find out more and apply here: https://www.cacv.ca/marketing-communications-coordinator-student-work-placement-job-posting/

05/08/2026

Want to join our team? We are hiring a Special Events Coordinator & Marketing Assistant who will support the marketing, communications, and publicity of the upcoming Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival taking place in October 2026.

We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities and with a range of life experiences to apply - your lived experience, as it relates to our work, will be valued.

This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, funded by Service Canada.

Expected start date: June 29, 2026 (full-time at 35 hours per week)
Pay: Hourly rate of $23/hr

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2026 at 5PM.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.cacv.ca/special-events-coordinator-marketing-assistant-canada-summer-jobs-job-posting/

05/06/2026

Haven’t applied to a festival before? Curious about the application process?

Join our information session to learn more about the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival and get your questions answered directly by our team.

✨ Online Information Session: May 13, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM (Zoom)
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260896120784262

Visit voaf.ca for more details and to apply: https://voaf.ca/

05/01/2026

✨ CALL FOR ARTISTS & PERFORMERS✨

Are you an artist or performer in the Metro Vancouver area facing barriers to sharing your work?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival! Join us this October at the Roundhouse in Yaletown for a celebration of creativity, featuring opportunities to exhibit, perform, and connect with fellow artists and the wider community.

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST)

Visit voaf.ca for full details and to apply: https://voaf.ca/

All applicants are eligible for assistance with their applications. To request assistance, please contact our team at either [email protected] or 604-682-0010.

04/01/2026

🎉 Call for Artists: Apply Now to the Community Arts Fund! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that the Community Arts Fund is officially open for its 2026 funding round!

Are you an artist with a creative idea that brings people together, sparks connection, or makes a difference in your community? We want to hear from you.

This fund supports a diverse range of projects across visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and more. Whether you're emerging or established, if your work has a community impact, you’re encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit our website linked below and complete the online application form. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. We can't wait to see your amazing ideas and help to bring them to life!
https://www.cacv.ca/community-arts-fund/

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Let’s bring bold, creative ideas to life together. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been dreaming up!

03/23/2026

🚨 Calling all emerging musicians in BC -- we're back!!! 🚨

Future Sounds is returning for another round of workshops for musicians from equity-denied groups in so-called British Columbia.

6 sessions, 5 amazing speakers from across the industry (stay tuned 👀), and an honorarium for attending 💸

⏰ When: Every Thursday evening, 6:30 - 8 PM, from May 28 - July 2
📍 Where: 2075 Yukon St. Vancouver, BC V5Y 3W3
🎶 Who: Emerging musicians based in BC

Applications are open now until 11:59 PM PDT on Mon, April 12th. Check out the link for more info + to apply: https://www.cacv.ca/helm-x-cacv-workshop-series/

Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

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02/04/2026

We are recruiting a Board Treasurer and Members at Large to support the mission and vision of CACV.

Over this past year the CACV Board has transitioned to a working board, and we are looking for enthusiastic and engaged board members to support community arts in Vancouver.

The CACV working Board is responsible for operational support, programs planning, fundraising and grant writing for the organization. We are looking for active members who are willing to do sub-committee work as well as be a part of larger board meetings. We are seeking a diverse and inclusive group of members who will work together as a governing body.

We are committed to improving accessibility, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization, and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to consider this opportunity to serve as creative citizens.

If you believe that your skills and experiences align with CACV, please visit the link below and submit your application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBbpW0Xx3TbRF51cjJOw-6pSHin8RsDUt0y5ys7ep0vJcaQQ/viewform

First review of applications: February 27, 2026

11/19/2025

💥Call for Artist-in-Residence & Workshop Facilitator💥

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) invites applications from Vancouver-based artists to apply for Artist-in-Residence and Workshop Facilitator at the McBride Fieldhouse (2049 Waterloo St., Vancouver, BC).

The McBride Fieldhouse is a newly activated community-arts space in McBride Park, Vancouver. Over the period 2025-2027, we’re offering a free, low-barrier space for artists to engage and activate the site through studio work, exhibitions, public programming and workshops.

To apply, visit our website and complete the online application form: https://www.cacv.ca/mcbride-fieldhouse/

Applications will be accepted until December 3rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. We can't wait to see your amazing ideas and help to bring them to life!

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#440/111 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B1H4

Telephone

+16046820010

Website

http://www.cacv.ca/

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