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For the Canadian comedy scene, the lack of institutional support is no laughing matter
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Author/contributor
- Azeez, Musthafa (Author)
Title
For the Canadian comedy scene, the lack of institutional support is no laughing matter
Abstract
Between April, 2019 and March, 2020, the Canada Council for the Arts gave a total of $263-million in grants to 2,138 organizations, 456 groups and 3,258 artists. Stand-up, sketch and improv comedians received none of this funding – unless they were able to qualify under another category. That, the Canadian comedy community points out, is no laughing matter. Canadian comedians argue that the Canada Council does not recognize comedy as an art form. The council, in turn, states that those working in comedy can indeed apply for grants. Turns out both points are true – and that’s where the crux of the issue lies.
Publication
Globe and Mail
Place
Toronto
Date
May 22, 2021
Language
en
Citation
Azeez, M. (2021, May 22). For the Canadian comedy scene, the lack of institutional support is no laughing matter. Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-for-the-canadian-comedy-scene-the-lack-of-institutional-support-is-no/
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