The Online Companion to the BC’s Guide to Arts & Culture!
For over 35 years Trudy Van Dop has been a leading professional in the Arts and Cultural sector in British Columbia. As a Cultural Entrepreneur, Trudy is the CEO of Van Dop and Associates – a cultural marketing and art consulting firm based in New Westminster BC. The firm publishes BC’s Guide to Arts and Culture, and maintains the online platform Art-BC.com as a companion guide for users to discover authentic arts and cultural experiences across the province.
Throughout her career, Trudy has become an expert in many forms of marketing for the arts, arts and cultural publications, galleries, and art consulting projects on every scale. Trudy has also founded many grassroots cultural events in her hometown and other Creative Communities throughout BC. Trudy has a passion for fine art and as a Gallery owner she has witnessed the need for expertise in the business management and marketing in the arts and cultural sector and has spent her career striving to support others on their journey as a cultural entrepreneur.
A Note from the Founder:
Trudy Van Dop
British Columbia is recognized globally as one of the most beautiful places in the world-a world-wide destination for authentic travel and adventure. Cultural diversity and supernatural beauty have long inspired artists and culture makers in the province. BC’s Guide to Arts + CUlture is the only comprehensive guide to BC’s best arts and cultural experiences. For decades, we’ve been working diligently connecting culture seekers with culture makers across our #supercultural province. We invite you to explore and discover the Best of British Columbia.
Discover over 100 creative curated communities in British Columbia, every one of them bearing a unique cultural footprint, steeped in history and Indigenous heritage, and brimming with art and adventure. It would take a lifetime to explore it all.
Whether you are travelling from a far or just looking to getaway for the weekend, check out our Tours & Road Trips or read our BC Travel Blogs to begin your self-guided journey.
In your plans, consider one of the unique destinations featured in the guide and experience the Art of the Getaway. More than just a tourist trip, the Art of the Getaway is about experiencing the local vibe and immersing yourself in the community. From luxury, secluded resorts built into the rugged and wild coastline of Vancouver Island to quiet B & Bs; nestled in the calm of lazy wine-country in the Okanagan – be inspired by the scenery and stay for the culture. As a culture lover and lifetime explorer of this majestic province, it is truly my honour to welcome you to British Columbia.
Trudy Van Dop
Founder, Art-BC
Publisher, Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia
Contact Information
E-mail: publisher@art-bc.com
Tel: 604.521.7887
Toll-Free: 1.888.981.9886
