Creative Industries Council

04/03/2025

The Campbell River Arts Alliance is a collective of passionate organizations dedicated to keeping arts, culture, and heritage thriving in our community. Together, the 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡, 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙏𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 hosted over 87,307 participants in 2024 and work to ensure that creativity, storytelling, and history remain at the heart of our city.

From exhibitions to performances, heritage preservation to community programs, we create spaces where people can connect, express, and celebrate what makes Campbell River unique.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼:
• 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 + 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
• 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
• 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀
• 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

We are deeply grateful for the funding and support we receive from our community, local businesses, and all levels of government. Your investment in the arts fuels economic growth, enhances quality of life, and keeps our cultural spaces alive for generations to come.

Stay tuned as we share the impact of arts and culture in Campbell River.

02/15/2025

Hear and Now by the CLMA emphasizes the industry as a key contributor to the Canadian economy, with $10.92 billion in GDP impact. But, at the same time, the industry is facing some major challenges.

10/09/2024

Get informed and vote! 🗳

06/13/2024

Did you know? Four out of five municipalities in Canada with the highest proportion of artists are right here in BC!

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁:
🌟 Salt Spring Island
🌟 West Vancouver
🌟 Sechelt
🌟 Vancouver
🌟 White Rock

Curious to learn more? 💡
Head over to the BC Coalition for Arts, Culture, and Heritage website for detailed insights and discover how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts to support and celebrate BC's arts community. Let’s keep BC a thriving hub for artists!

🔗 www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

06/01/2024

05/17/2024

Join the City for weekly summertime performances and special events that will keep Spirit Square buzzing from June 4 to August 30, 2024. 🎶🌞

📅 Lunch in the Square will feature live music every Tuesday at noon, beginning on June 4, 2024, with Comox Valley bluegrass trio Whiskey Mayhem. The June lineup will also include Quadra-raised, Toronto-based fiddle virtuoso Jaron Freeman-Fox; new Campbell River resident and violinist Nadia Logist; and Cortes singer-songwriter Jemma & the Good Thing, joined by Kootenay singer-songwriter Robbie Bankes.

📅 The evening River Concerts series begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, with Big Band Night, which will feature nearly 40 local musicians from the Carihi Jazz Band and Strathcona Big Band. On June 19, the stage will transform into a runway for a downtown fashion show, hosted by Revival Vintage, and bilingual Indi-folk band Rosier, from Montreal, will headline on June 26.

📅 Spirit Square also plays host to community celebrations, including National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024, Campbell River Pride Festival on June 22, 2024, and Canada Day on June 30 and July 1, 2024. The Campbell River Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the last Sunday in September.

Entertainment at Spirit Square continues throughout the summer. July and August performers will include a Vancouver Island MusicFest preview concert by New York City saxophonist and composer Stephanie Chou who merges Chinese folk music with American jazz, Indigenous reggae band Spiritual Warriors, music from Brazil and Spain by Tio Chorinho and Flavia Nascimento, and Melon Jimenez with Lara Wong, and Campbell River favourite Americana roots guitarist and songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn. The City will provide more details and reminders as the summer gets underway.

The City has brought music and concerts to Spirit Square for many years. This programming is delivered through the Highway 19 Concert Society. Lunch in the Square is sponsored by the Downtown BIA and River Concerts is sponsored by 99.7 The River.

👉 More information and updates can be found at campbellriver.ca/events and spiritsquare.ca. Stay up-to-date with City events at Spirit Square by following the City at Recreation and Culture Department, City of Campbell River and Spirit Square at Campbell River Spirit Square.

📷 Jeff Plankenhorn performing at the 2023 River Concerts series.

Campbell River Spirit Square

05/08/2024

🎨✨ Big news from the arts, culture, and heritage sectors in BC! Did you know that 68% of artists and 33% of all cultural workers are self-employed? That’s a significant leap from the national average of 15% for self-employment in Canada!

These figures highlight the entrepreneurial nature and independence of our creative professionals. BC isn't just a hub for arts and culture; it's a breeding ground for innovative, self-starting artists and cultural workers. 🌟

🔍 Interested in learning more about the impact and contributions of these sectors? Check out the BC Coalition for Arts, Culture, and Heritage (COACH) website for more insights and how you can engage with our dynamic community.

🔗 www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

04/17/2024

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀! 🏛🎭🎨✨

Did you know that a 2021 national study uncovered that an overwhelming 80% of Canadians trust arts, culture, and heritage organizations more than newspapers (48%) and television (33%)? This remarkable statistic highlights the crucial role that museums and cultural institutions play in our society, serving as pillars of trust and integrity.

This finding isn't just a number; it's a testament to the power of arts and culture in fostering informed, engaged, and connected communities. In a world bombarded with information from countless sources, the arts emerge as a trusted guide.

📣 We invite you to explore more about how you can be part of this important conversation! Visit the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage (COACH) website to learn more about our advocacy work and how you can contribute to strengthening the trust and impact of arts and culture in our communities.

Join us in championing the value of arts, culture, and heritage.
Your voice matters 👉 www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

04/11/2024

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲! 💫

A remarkable 94% of Canadians recognize the essential role these organizations play in fostering reconciliation, racial justice, and gender equality. It's not just about cultural enrichment—it's about creating a society that values equity and diversity.

Want to be part of the movement towards a more equitable future? Explore how you can get involved and support these transformative efforts by visiting the COACH website. Together, we can make a difference. ✊

➡️ www.coalition.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

03/22/2024

🎨✨ 𝗕𝗖: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 ✨🎨

Did you know that BC is not just a hub for natural beauty but also a national leader in the arts? An impressive one in every five artists in Canada calls BC their home, highlighting our province's rich and vital contribution to the country's arts scene. 🌟 (𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘊, 2023)

Curious to dive deeper into BC's artistic excellence and learn how you can support and join our thriving community? Head over to the BC Coalition for Arts, Culture, and Heritage (COACH) website for more insights and find out how you can play a part in our collective advocacy efforts. Let's continue to foster and celebrate the arts in BC together!

Explore now ➡️ www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

03/13/2024

𝗕𝗖'𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! 💰🚀

Did you know that in 2021, BC's cultural economy was valued at a staggering $8.6 billion? Surpassing traditional sectors like Forestry and Hotels, the arts, culture, and heritage sector has proven to be a dynamic force in our economy.

This impressive figure highlights the incredible economic impact and value of investing in our cultural landscape. Let's continue champion the arts and cultural heritage that not only enrich our lives, but also significantly contribute to the prosperity of our province.

🔍 Want to learn more? Head over to the COACH website to learn more about the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage and find out how you can become part of our advocacy efforts ➡️ www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

03/06/2024

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳! 🎨✨

Did you know that in 2010, 89% of BC's arts, culture, and heritage organizations were operating with less provincial funding compared to their counterparts across Canada? Fast forward to recent years, and thanks to substantial investments by the BC Government, our province has taken the lead in bolstering culture sector employment, with job growth outpacing the national average by a remarkable 26%! 🚀

This surge not only highlights the vibrancy and resilience of our cultural sector but also underscores the critical link between financial support and job creation within the arts, culture, and heritage industries.

Let's continue to champion the arts and witness even more growth + innovation in our communities. 💫

🔍 Curious to dive deeper? Visit the COACH website to learn more about the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage and find out how you can become part of our advocacy efforts ➡️ www.coalitionbc.ca

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
BC Museums Association
GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance