Michael Oliveira
TORONTO — An overwhelming majority of Canadians believe arts and culture should receive government support, according to the results of a recently released poll commissioned by Canadian Heritage.
When asked how much importance governments should place on supporting the arts in Canada, 39 per cent chose “a great deal” as their response, while 48 per cent chose a “moderate amount.” Nine per cent said “not very much” and three per cent responded “no importance at all.”
The poll of 1,001 Canadians, conducted by Phoenix Strategic Perspectives Inc., last summer, found about 83 per cent said they attended a live performance or arts event — such as concerts, theatrical performances, readings, crafts shows or festivals — during the past year.
About 57 per cent said they were personally involved in an artistic activity during the past 12 months. The most common act was donating money, goods, or services to an arts or cultural organization (26 per cent), followed by acting, dancing or making music (22 per cent), making photographs, movies, videos, animation or new media art (20 per cent), and using technology to “create something creative or artistic” (20 per cent).
Two-thirds of those polled said it was important to have arts and culture in their lives, and roughly the same number said it was important that access be within 45 minutes of their home.
But not all Canadians felt they had good access to quality arts and culture.
http://www.therecord.com/whatson/artsentertainment/article/866906--majority-of-canadians-believe-arts-culture-should-get-government-support-poll
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