Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Artsvictoria.ca?

We know you are busy, and that there are many other sites out there. Here's why it's worth taking a few moments to submit your free listing with us.

List Your Shows

• We receive an average of 2300 visits each day from local people looking for live Arts & Culture events in Victoria.
• Your listing will appear on our daily slide on the 65+ Posterloop screens in prime locations around town
• Our site can post a facebook event for you, with a link to your profile and all your details. You (or your FB page) remains the event admin.
• Easily include a public link to your facebook event, increasing it's search engine ranking and exposure outside your friend circle.
• Linked ticket outlet and venue profiles provide extensive details with minimal effort to you.
• People can add your event to their google calendar with one click.
• Your event, profiles, photos, audio and comments are included in our permanent, public archive.

FAQS about ArtsVictoria.ca  Features

1. Your "Account Home" , and how do i use it?
2. Calendar Features, and how do i list an event?
3. Directory Features, and how do i list a resource?
4. Announcements, how to post and what  categories are there?

Victoria Arts Scan

Artsvictoria.ca was born out of a 2009 City of Victoria public consultation initiative called the Victoria Arts Scan. 

1. What is the Victoria Arts Scan?
2. What does the Victoria Arts Scan involve?
3. How can the public provide input?
4. What is the Victoria Cultural Plan?
5. How does the City currently support arts and culture?
6. What is Victoria's Public Art Policy?
7. How is Victoria Arts Scan funded?

Related Links

• Cultural Mapping Toolkit, ArtsNow - [PDF 2.2MB]
• 2009 New Westminster Arts Strategy - [PDF 1.0MB]
• 2009 City of Richmond Arts & Culture Community Scan - [PDF 542KB]
• City of Victoria Support for the Arts Fact Sheet 2009
• Cultural Scan - Castlegar January 2006 - [PDF 122KB]
• Cultural Scan - Kimberley April 2008 - [PDF 770KB]
• CRD Regional Arts Strategic Plan (RASP) 1998
• Arts & Culture Economic Activity Report (Sept 2010)

Who Can I Contact

If you have a question which is not addressed above,
or if you would like more information on the Victoria Arts Scan project please contact:

Bill Cowen

Artsvictoria.ca Administrator

info@artsvictoria.ca

or

Nichola Reddington 

Community Development Planner Parks, Recreation and Culture Department City of Victoria

250.361.0363

culture@victoria.ca