BC Live partnered with the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival to provide bursaries to presenters to attend the 2026 PuSh Industry Series and Festival. Here are a few highlights:
❝ It was an enriching experience. These gatherings are most valuable for the connections to the network of agents, managers, artists, and presenters. I had many worthwhile and helpful conversations to assist with ArtSpring’s program plan and vision.
~ Howard Jang, ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island
❝ I left with new international connections and a renewed sense of the importance of this gathering. I greatly value PuSh as an intentional space to see work that stretches you (even when you don’t present the same work).
~ Galen Olstead, Key City Theatre, Cranbrook
❝ I came away inspired and with a stronger foundation in the roles of IDEA, decolonization, indigenization, white supremacy culture, and having care as a basis for my role as an Artistic Director and for my organization.
~ Jasmine Howes, Gabriola Theatre Centre, Gabriola Island
Image: Howard Jang