The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art: The First Sixty Years of the Canada Council for the Arts 9780773552685
An engaging history of the Canada Council for the Arts that marks its sixtieth anniversary. An engaging history of the
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English Pages [225] Year 2017
Table of contents :
Cover
THE ROOTS OF CULTURE THE POWER OF ART
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Copyright
Dedication
CONTENTS
Introduction The Canada Council for the Arts: Sixty Years Old or Sixty Years Young?
1 The Canada Council’s Origin Story: How Did This Distinctive Arts Council Model Come to Be? Has It Stood the Test of Time?
2 The Past as Prologue: From the Roots of Culture to the Power of Art: The Model Evolved but the Mandate Endures
3 The Canada Council and the Changing Face(s) of Art: From “The Disciplines” to Inter-Arts, Equity, Aboriginal Arts, and Beyond
4 Too Close or Too Far for Comfort? The Canada Council as Crown Corporation: Leadership, Money, and Navigating Political and Bureaucratic Waters
5 A Seat at the Table: The Canada Council as More than Arts Grantmaker
Conclusion The Canada Council for the Arts: Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future
Acknowledgments
Illustration Credits
Notes
Bibliography
Index
