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Audience development: a matter of the heart
Denis J Bertrand, consultant for audience development of art for the 50Carleton firm and previously the general director of Théâtre Action (2000-2004), pens his first monthly column on audience development, trends, and observations. Share your passion.
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Is it possible to traverse a country that does not end without perceiving ghosts? Yves Thériault,Tayaout, son of Agaguk As Alain Pineau has been telling you in his most recent blogs, we have numerous projects in development at the moment. One of the projects that I have been working on lately is searching for contributors for our magazine. I know few people who have time to read everything and understand the issues and browse through hundreds of pages of reports and studies, so we have...
read moreBeware of Amazon
By Douglas Gibson Most readers are aware that Amazon is becoming an increasing force in the book business. Very few are aware just how dominant it is becoming. In fact, the adjective “dominating” seems appropriate here. As in “bullying”. Let me explain how this has affected me, as a Canadian author. In February of this year Amazon was engaged in re-negotiating its terms with the IPG organisation. IPG is a North American distributor that handles scores of publishers,...
read moreArts and Education
By John Hobday The first CCA conference that I attended was in late 1967. As I recall the three key topics of concern were: the lack of adequate government support to build on the success of Centennial Year; the failure of the media to provide sufficient coverage of the arts; and the lack of emphasis on arts education in our schools. Since then, the quality and quantity of arts education in Canada has, with a few exceptions, diminished. Study after study that I have read, conference after...
read moreThe Sprint Continues
The Sprint Continues
It’s the last magazine before our June 18th annual general meeting in Ottawa and like in a suspense film, I’m about to prepare my annual report without knowing quite how it will end! In a few weeks, another crucial step towards the future of the CCA will be realized...
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Yes, we're still here, and it’s high time that I reported our recent weeks’ activities!
Just like Mark Twain (and many others since), the CCA would like to say that rumours of its death have been greatly exaggerated! Upon hearing the recent news, some may have jumped to the conclusion that the CCA was folding its tent. Neither the board nor the staff has thrown in the towel and we’re working at full steam ahead...
read moreFallout from the Federal Budget… Continues
CCA Bulletin 08/12
The CCA continues to identify the cultural impacts of federal budget. On April 30th, several departments and agencies announced a third wave of cuts to the federal public service. Today, the statistics we need and impacts on collective memory.
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CCA Bulletin 07/12
In the wake of the budget presented on March 29, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled yesterday a Bill that puts into place some the budget initiatives. Food inspection has attracted a great deal of attention but in the cultural sector there are two measures in particular that we would like to highlight.
read moreSpecial Budget Edition
Special Budget Edition
We are very proud to present this special federal budget edition. Our in depth budget analysis will be published in a few weeks when the Heritage Minister publishes the estimates and report on plans and priorities. Normally the government announces the plans and priorities before the federal budget drops, but not this year...
read moreThe Realities of the Economic Crisis in the EU – What are the Impacts for the Cultural Sector?
The words “austerity program” have become the most repeated collocation across all of Europe. Major cuts to culture are a reality in many European governments and relaxed Europeans are being forced to adopt this new word “austerity”. What are the actual impacts? France and Germany France and Germany are the only two countries that do not plan on cutting cultural funding. Surprisingly the budget for the Ministry in France has increased by 0.9% compared to 2011, for a total increase of...
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