Author: Canada Council, Advisory Arts Panel

Publication Year: 1977

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This is a report by a task force commissioned by the Advisory Arts Panel of the Canada Council to evaluate the future of the arts in Canada and in particular, the role of public support for the arts. The task force consisted of six members representing various branches of artistic disciplines.

Abstract:

This is a report by a task force commissioned by the Advisory Arts Panel of the Canada Council to evaluate the future of the arts in Canada and in particular, the role of public support for the arts. The task force consisted of six members representing various branches of artistic disciplines.

CONTENTS
The Task Force.
Introduction.

1. The history of the Canada Council:
         How it began.
         What the Council was at the beginning.
         The period of growth.
         How today's conditions compare with 20 years ago.

2. What the Council is today:
         As a federal agency.
         In relations to artists. 
         To the media and to the public.
         Internally as an organization.
         Some strengths and weaknesses.

3. Issues and conditions facing the council:
         The economic and political realities.
         The issues facing the Council.

4. Actions the Council needs to take:
         A reaffirmation of basic principles. 
         Renewal.

5. Recommendations.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Funding