Canadian Public Arts Funders affirm the essential role of the arts in
Canada's social and economic vitality
The Executive Directors and Chairs of CPAF-Canada's network of federal, provincial and territorial arts councils and equivalent public arts funders-discussed strategies to "Build Support for the Arts" and reinforce the vital role that arts and culture plays in Canadians' quality of life.
During their discussions, the CPAF members were joined by two experts in cultural participation:
"Arts organizations and artists are in the business of transforming individuals and communities through arts experiences," said
Yvan Gauthier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and Chair of the CPAF Steering Committee echoed that thought: "Arts and cultural activities help bring a community to life: they define its unique characteristics and are an integral part of the social and economic fabric," said Yvan Gauthier. "Investment in the arts from all levels of government is essential to the well-being of our communities and our country."
CPAF members expressed serious concern that BC, the province in which this year's Annual General Meeting took place, is facing an unprecedented period of uncertainty in public funding for the arts. No other province or territory in
"In these tough economic times, we need to continue to work together at all levels to ensure the health of our cultural sector," said Gauthier.
CPAF aims to foster and support the arts in
The next CPAF Annual Meeting will take place November 17-19, 2010 in
The 14 CPAF member organizations are: Alberta Foundation for the Arts British Columbia Arts Council Canada Council for the Arts Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec Cultural Services Branch, Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Yukon (Yukon Arts Advisory Council) Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Nunavut Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment (Northwest Territories Arts Council) Manitoba Arts Council Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council New Brunswick Arts Board Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Culture Division (Nova Scotia Arts and Cultural Partnership Council) Ontario Arts Council Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts Saskatchewan Arts Board
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For further information: For further information: Media contacts: Carl Allen, Public Relations Director, Conseil des arts et des letters du Québec, (514) 864-2930, [email protected]
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