Looking for a reason to get out, meet some fascinating people and experience something you might not normally come across? We have three. This November, BC Achievement is hosting three very different celebrations, filled with great stories, creative energy, new connections and some truly remarkable people from across the province. Come for the evening, meet the awardees, see their work and discover what makes these celebrations so special.
Our fall calendar includes the Indigenous Business Award Gala, the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design reception, and the Polygon Award in First Nations Art dinner. Each has its own atmosphere and community, but all three offer the chance to step into a room full of people doing interesting things and to leave knowing a little more about the talent, ideas and passion found across BC.
Come curious.
Who is building an innovative Indigenous business in a community you’ve never visited? Who is carrying an artistic practice forward while taking it somewhere completely new? Who is transforming materials, ideas and techniques into work that makes you stop, look again and ask questions?
The awardees we celebrate have invested years in what they do. Attending an event is a chance to meet some of them, hear their stories and be part of the community gathering around their achievements.
Pick an evening. Or join us for all three.
The Indigenous Business Award Gala takes place November 4 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. It’s a lively evening celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and community-owned enterprises from across the province, with plenty of opportunities to connect with people from the Indigenous business community and beyond.
On November 19, we gather at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre for the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design reception. This is a chance to mingle, explore the exhibition and meet some of the artists and designers whose exceptional work brings together creativity, function and craftsmanship.
Then, on November 24, we return to the Roundhouse for the Polygon Award in First Nations Art dinner, an evening of art, storytelling, conversation and celebration honouring First Nations artists from across British Columbia.
Three events. Three very different experiences. And three great reasons to put something a little different on your November calendar.
And there’s more to see, for free.
You don’t need an event ticket to experience some of this year’s extraordinary work.
From November 17 to 24, the Roundhouse will host the joint Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design and Polygon Award in First Nations Art exhibition, featuring work by this year’s award recipients.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Drop in on your lunch break. Bring a friend. Make it part of an afternoon or evening in Yaletown. Spend some time with the work, discover an artist you didn’t know before and, if something catches your attention, tell someone about it.
That simple act matters.
Recognition doesn’t end when an award is presented. It grows when people show up, ask questions, visit an exhibition, watch an awardee film, share a story or introduce someone else to the work.
Come for the celebration.
Buying a ticket to one of our fall events is also a direct way to support BC Achievement and the award programs that make this recognition possible. But your presence brings something else too: curiosity, conversation and connection.
You might come because you know an awardee. You might come with colleagues or friends. You might be interested in Indigenous business, art or design. Or you might simply be looking for an interesting night out and the chance to meet people you wouldn’t ordinarily meet.
All are excellent reasons.
Get a ticket. Bring someone along. Come curious. Meet remarkable people. And help us make sure their stories are seen, heard and shared. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/52702159663
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