Monday, September 11, 2006

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-"State of the Arts Nation: Philanthropy in Canada's cultural community

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "State of the Arts Nation: Philanthropy in Canada's cultural community
Elisa BirnbaumBy Elisa Birnbaum
September 11, 2006

Seen any good plays lately? Spent a recent afternoon at a local museum or art gallery? How about an evening at the ballet? Of course you have. After all, artistic events are as ubiquitous as the artists who engage us. And the opportunities to bathe in Canadian culture grow more numerous with each passing year.

But what of philanthropy? How often does the average Canadian reach into her pocket and make a donation to a favourite arts organization? Does an evening of musical theatre end with a cheque or in-kind donation? Does a trip to the opera invite a completed donor card? And, if not, how are arts organizations expected to thrive when faced with a highly competitive and saturated funding pool and ever-diminishing public funds?"

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