The City of Abbotsford offers learning and networking events throughout the year for the arts and cultural sector. Activities include training and workshops, arts and culture roundtables, keynote symposiums and more.
Contact us if you would like to receive updates on upcoming arts and culture networking and learning opportunities!
Abbotsford Arts and Culture Roundtable
View Roundtable event Are you interested in connecting with the local arts, culture, and heritage sector? The arts and culture roundtable meets throughout the year to network, share ideas, learn, and collaborate. Let us know if you are interested in the next roundtable session by emailing us at culture@abbotsford.ca.
External Networking and Learning Opportunities
Regional opportunities for networking and learning are available through the external providers listed below. These opportunities include workshops, conferences, classifieds, open calls and more.
Abbotsford Arts Council Support and resources for local artists and arts and culture organizations.
Human Dignity Project Comprehensive listing of national and international resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
South Asian Studies Institute: Newsletters and Biennial Reports Quarterly newsletter subscription, newsletter archives, and biennial reports from the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. Includes news, events, and information on community activities.
S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Art gallery operated by University of the Fraser Valley’s School of Contemporary Arts. Includes professional and student exhibitions.
Arts BC Non-profit organization connecting arts and cultural workers to resources and professional opportunities.
Heritage BC Non-profit organization advocating for heritage through education, training, skills development, capacity building, heritage planning, and funding.
Akimbo National and international promotion and marketing, digital media platform, and independent publisher that promotes organizations, events, and opportunities in contemporary arts
Business/Arts: Artvest Mentorship and training programs focused on building capacity in the cultural sector.
Canadian Association for the Performing Arts National organization supporting the performing arts, touring, and presenting community. Includes resources, reports, statistics, learning programs, and networking opportunities
Creative Cities Network of Canada National non-profit organization made up of municipalities, organizations, and individuals working to support cultural development in their communities.
Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) National non-profit organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country
Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage Government of Canada resources focused on awareness, preservation, and celebration of Indigenous arts, culture, and heritage.