This is wonderful @simon_brault . Merci! A helpful financial boost for arts organizations to help weather this difficult time as mass cancellations take their toll.
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
Why we need the arts, now more than ever /via @globeandmail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-why-we-need-the-arts-now-more-than-ever/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links @thatkatetaylor
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
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
