Today, we are announcing $60M in advance funding to core funded arts organizations in order to help alleviate the financial strain on the backbone of Canada’s arts sector: https://canadacouncil.ca/press/2020/03/advance-funding #COVID19Canada

Our #CanadaPerforms artist relief fund has reached $600,000!🎉

Last week we launched with initial support of $100,000 from @Facebook Canada followed by $100,000 from @SlaightMusic. Today we’re thrilled to welcome @RBC and @SiriusXMCanada, each coming with $200,000! 1/2

We're monitoring the federal announcement increasing the wage subsidy to support employers. Current details include an increase of up to 75% to the subsidy for qualifying small to mid-size organizations. We'll share its implication for #nonprofits as details are announced Monday.

Arts organisations produce face masks and other medical equipment to help slow the spread of coronavirus | The Art Newspaper http://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/museums-donate-face-masks-and-supplies-during-coronavirus-crisis

Welcome to #OperaAtHome –– one clip every day at 11am to bring some opera into your life during these challenging times.

Today we're sharing "Song to the Moon" from Dvořák's RUSALKA, featuring soprano Sondra Radvanovsky (@SondraRadvan).

Kansas City Symphony Cuts Rest Of Season But Will Pay Musicians:

All salary and benefits for the players wil be maintained through the end of the 2019-20 season in June — thanks, according to executive director Danny Beckley, to increased support from … https://ift.tt/2WLgAZp

#ICYMI new details on measures for artists abroad and access to employment insurance were announced. Visit @CanadaCouncil's COVID-19 info page for more on #COVID19Canada| http://ow.ly/KRyA50yX1s3