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A modest proposal: A politically acceptable way for Canada's Conservatives to fund the arts
| January 2, 2011Arts funding, greenwashing and the Enbridge pipeline
Protests voicing opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Project are quickly expanding.
Public hearings on the controversial tar sands oil transport route -- attracting hundreds of participants on the first day and igniting incendiary statements by Conservative politicians -- provide evidence that political battles over the Northern Gateway will come to shape contemporary debates on environmental justice in Canada.
That's Women's Work presents fundraising penny sale!
Nov 19 2011 - 5:00pm
Nov 19 2011 - 8:00pm
Location
Emmanuel Howard Park Church
214 Wright Ave, Toronto, ON Corner of Wright and Roncesvalles
Toronto , ON M6R 1L4Canada
Phone:
416-534-9249
43° 38' 43.5084" N, 79° 26' 57.7932" W
See map: Google Maps
Help That's Women's Work Arts Network fundraise space for a gallery by attending our penny sale!
How does it work?
1.Pay admission- $2.00 for adults, Under 16 free
2.Buy raffle tickets (a penny each) no minimum, seriously
3.Drop your ticket in the bag of the prize you hope to win
Open to everyone!
Contact name:
Michelle van Looy
Contact email:
Town hall: get City Council to increase arts funding
May 5 2009 - 6:30pm
May 5 2009 - 9:00pm
Location
Toronto City Hall Committee Room 2
100 Queen St. W. (Second floor)
Toronto, ON Canada
43° 39' 6.1776" N, 79° 22' 57.2664" W
See map: Google Maps
WOULD YOU SUPPORT?
· An historic 53% increase to the annual municipal funding available to all artists, festivals and arts institutions?
· And, close to $100 000.00 dollars for public realm improvement for each Toronto ward including projects such as greening every year?
· As well, as over $300 000.00 annually for each of the 13 priority neighbourhoods to fund accessible youth arts programming?
· Topped by hiring 17 dedicated officers to enforce the new billboard bylaw and collect fines?