CONFERENCE 2027
Planning is Underway for Arts BC Conference 2027
Arts BC Conference Returns May 7 & 8
We’re excited to share that our Conference will return this spring as a two-day event on May 7 and 8, 2027!
Plans and programming for the upcoming Conference are currently in development, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
Stay connected by following us on social media and subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates, including when registration opens.
Would you like to be a Conference Sponsor?
As a sponsor, you’ll help convene the conversations, relationships, and ideas that will shape the future of BC’s arts and culture sector.
Your support reaches across BC
Your sponsorship connects you with 200 conference delegates and Arts BC’s network of more than 450 members representing organizations, businesses, arts councils, artists, and cultural leaders in 130+ communities across British Columbia. Your visibility also extends to 3,400 Arts BC newsletter subscribers and nearly 20,000 engaged social media followers (and growing!).
Exclusive branding opportunities
We invite sponsors and partners to direct their sponsorship dollars as they prefer. Choose from a range of exclusive sponsorship opportunities that showcase your organization’s commitment to knowledge sharing, community building, local artists, and equitable access to the conference.
Contact us to get started
To learn more, download our Sponsorship Opportunities document here.
Become a Conference sponsor today to expand your reach and help power the arts. Contact us at [email protected].
Accommodations
Arts BC has partnered with both the Civic Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton in Surrey to offer you discounted hotel rates ranging from $229 CAD to $265 CAD before tax.
Civic Hotel
13475 Central Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0L8
Approximately 6-minute walk to SFU Surrey Campus
Rates (per room, per day):
- King (one bed) and queen (two beds) rate: $265 CAD
- Add: 16% tax (GST + PST + Municipal Regional District Tax)
Book your reservation and learn more about hotel amenities and parking rates here.
Reservations can also be made by calling (604) 951-3331 or (604) 951-3331
Rates applicable for May 6 to 9, 2026
Book by Thursday, April 1, 2027
Changes and cancellations up to 30 days prior to arrival
Four Points by Sheraton
10410 158 St, Surrey, BC V4N 5C2
Approximately 20-minute bus transit to SFU Surrey Campus
Rates (per room, per day):
- Standard Double Queens: $229 CAD / King Suite: $259 CAD
- Add: 16% tax (GST + PST + Municipal Regional District Tax)
Book your reservation and learn more about hotel amenities and parking rates here.
Reservations can also be made by calling (604) 930-4700
Rates applicable for May 6 to 9, 2027
Book 30 days prior to the arrival date
About our Conference
Have Questions?
Are you interested in learning more or have questions about our conference? Please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] or give us a call at +1-778-410-5104.
