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Canada Needs New Museum Policy and Funding : Report

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage calls on the federal government to respond to urgent needs in the museum sector. www.canadianart.ca

How Do the Latest Federal Culture Funds Actually Break Down?

On June 26, Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announced $125 million in new funding for culture in Canada—including the launch of Creative Export Canada, “a new funding program that will help global creators stand out in the global market,” the PR promised.

After the initial flurry of media attention on the funding, key questions remained: How does that new federal money actually break down? And what are the consequences, if any, for contemporary art and related businesses such as private art galleries and dealers? These factors were difficult to parse in initial releases, which highlighted “music, film, books, video games [and]virtual and augmented reality or design” as possible beneficiaries of the plan, as well as assisting “small and medium-sized businesses” in particular—but not once mentioning contemporary art. canadianart.ca

News in Brief: Culture Outpaces Sports in Economic Impact, and More

Public art, like 21 Balancoires at Place des Arts in Montreal, is one part of the wide-ranging...www.canadianart.ca

Art that Builds Community

Art that Builds Community- Artists play a leading role in sustaining the vitality of our communities.They bring people together to address..canadacouncil.ca

The Canadian Arts Coalition Makes Recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance

The Canadian Arts Coalition Makes Recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance: The Canadian Arts Coalition offers three recommendations for the development..www.canadianartscoalition.com

Art students set sights high with healing ceiling at Toronto hospital

Art students set sights high with healing ceiling at Toronto hospital- Katerina Davies was just a kid when she broke her arm cartwheeling off a bench. But the 17-year-old..www.thestar.com

Art Gallery Visits Linked to Well-Being, Study Says

Art Gallery Visits Linked to Well-Being, Study Says- A recent study released by Hill Strategies suggests a link between art gallery visits and...www.canadianart.ca

For Meaningful Art, Look to Small Communities

For Meaningful Art, Look to Small Communities- Many of the most import conversations about art and community happen outside of urban centres. A recent exhibition in Victoria drove this home. www.canadianart.ca

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