FILE - In this July 10, 2020, file photo, Artist Jimmy Baptiste works on a mural in Ottawa. 2020 is barely halfway over. That hasn't stopped many people from declaring the year canceled and wishing it would end.
Ottawa's community services committee passed a motion Tuesday directing staff to explore poverty reduction strategies for local artists and culture workers.Artist Jimmy Baptiste works on a mural in Ottawa on July 10, 2020. The city's community services committee has passed a motion directing staff to examine poverty reduction strategies for local artists.
Troster also highlighted other municipalities that have organizations that assist their local artists, like in Nashville, which is well-known for its music scene. Non-profit theatre companies need to balance their budgets, Olsthoorn added. If costs are high, then they have to put on fewer shows or cast fewer artists.
City funding is important because it can stabilize artists' finances, Olsthoorn said. With that baseline, artists can go and attract private funding, push for donations or work with various foundations.
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