Municipal Election 2010
This is a series of articles prepared by AOE Arts Council to inform its members and the community on arts and culture issues prior to the October 25, 2010 Municipal Election.
PRESS RELEASE
AOE Arts Council Takes Positive Stance toward Election Advocacy
THE ARTICLES
The first article outlined some of the progress that has been made in the arts and culture field since the last election, while the second article deals with some of the areas in which progress still needs to be made.
The next two articles will focus specifically on the views of candidates in the six most easterly wards and the last will look at the views held by some of the 20 candidates for mayor on arts and culture issues.
Part 1: So, who do you vote for?
Part 2: Where do we need to go?
Fact Box
Jobs Created at the Shenkman Arts Centre
10 full time
40 part time
180 volunteers
Average Per Capita Income for Local Artists (2006 numbers)
Toronto: $18,300
Montreal: $ 15,000
Ottawa:$15,800
Volunteer Participation in Arts and Culture (2008 numbers)
23,795
Number of volunteer hours
486,879
Arts and Heritage Plan
5 Year Progress Report