E-DRIVE [FUNDING CUTS THREATEN B.C. ARTS AND CULTURE]

[CAEA e-drive]

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FUNDING CUTS THREATEN B.C. ARTS AND CULTURE
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B.C. artists are reacting strongly to the declaration from the province's Minister for Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Kevin Krueger, that the arts and culture community isn't concerned about funding cuts.

The Alliance for Arts and Culture is spearheading the mounting opposition to a 40% funding cut to the B.C. Arts Council. 

Equity members are encouraged to join a letter writing campaign calling for a restoration of funding cuts. Visit the Alliance for Arts and Culture's website (http://www.allianceforarts.com/) for more information on the "Real Jobs. Real Family. Real Economy." campaign.

Further information is also available at the links below:

- Globe and Mail - July 28, 2009 - Arts groups want B.C. minister to feel their pain: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/arts-groups-want-bc-minister-to-feel-their-pain/article1232726/

- Plank Magazine - July 13, 2009 - BC Arts Community faces crisis according to Alliance - http://www.plankmagazine.com/thots/bc-arts-community-faces-crisis-according-alliance

- Georgia Straight - July 16, 2009 Statements by culture minister Kevin Krueger raise artists' ire - http://www.straight.com/article-241241/statements-minister-kevin-krueger-raise-artists-ire

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