Branislav Henselmann

📣 Company News 📣 We are thrilled to share the appointment of Branislav Henselmann as new Executive Director. He comes to us after leading Vancouver’s arts, culture, & tourism efforts as its Deputy General Manager of Arts, Culture and Community Services. bit.ly/3ZLDGjp

San Francisco Ballet has named Branislav Henselmann as its new executive director, concluding a nine-month international search. He will replace Arturo Jacobus, who has served as interim executive director since Danielle St.Germain resigned in April 2023. trib.al/YowjVA0

We're celebrating National Indigenous History Month with the launch of 'Platforms: Nine Places for Seeing,' in partnership with @Vancivictheatre. See Coast Salish artist Atheana Picha's 'Spring Awakening' on Queen Elizabeth Theatre windows. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/FKxJ50OIrBA

If you're interested in @CityofVancouver's arts, culture and creative life, please consider applying to the Council-appointed Arts & Culture Advisory Committee at vancouver.ca/your-governmen…

ICYMI - Province of BC announces $30M in one-time support for #fairs, #festivals, and #events! news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023T…

@CityofVancouver Cultural Services’ General and Chinatown-specific CAPITAL GRANTS ALERT! For more info, please visit: vancouver.ca/files/cov/cult…

This is a super exciting opportunity led by @221Aweeee and @McbayBrian for Vancouver artists and cultural organizations looking for space. Please share far and wide! 221a.ca/infrastructure…

And, for what it’s worth, I moved to Vancouver after many years in Munich, New York, and London, and never regretted it for a single second.

“Please move to Vancouver. I promise provocative culture and interesting conversations with a sprinkling of damage-informed sharp humour.” - thoughtful article by @globeandmail‘s @marshalederman theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-i…

#HappyNewYear 🎉 #Mondrian Dessert Geometric blocks of white velvet #cake, colored red, blue and yellow, stacked together and glued with chocolate.

The Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is back, showcasing the power of Indigenous #Art & #Design. A one-of-a-kind event, bringing global recognition to Indigenous work while supporting emerging creators. #WCCF_Vancouver #VIFW22

The 2023 Draft Current State Budget is now available to view, and will be presented to City Council on November 29. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/y71j50LMlhX

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance and we are raising the #TransgenderFlag at City Hall to acknowledge the victims of transphobic prejudice and violence, and in support of the trans, Two Spirit & gender-diverse community.

$1 million in cultural investments, reflecting ⁦⁦⁦⁦@CityofVancouver⁩’s ongoing commitment to uplift the contributions and the multitude of cultural expressions of a broader range of artists and organizations. #yvrarts #vancouver #culture vancouver.ca/news-calendar/…

Such inspiring news: “More Than 2,000 New York Artists Will Receive $1,000 a Month as Part of an Ambitious New Guaranteed Income Program” news-artnet-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.artne…

Shoutout to all my Miami Beach arts and culture friends and colleagues - Miami Beach voters approve $159 million investment in arts and culture!miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

Chinese Canadian Museum receives a generous gift of $1.1 million from its board chair, Grace Wong, along with her husband Richard K. Wong & family. This follows the Museum’s launch of a $25 million campaign to secure its operations & sustainability, & support renovations. 1/2

This important conversation, organized by @ACCTFoundation, is happening today - starting with the panel moderated by @yyz2yyc.

There have been enormous efforts across Canada to save Chinatowns. The National Roundtable on Oct 30th brings together community leaders to deliberate on issues, innovations and roles public institutions play in building back better Chinatowns. Check out: acctfoundation.ca