Amir Ali Alibhai: B.C. government will maximize arts investments with more consultation
We will soon learn what the provincial government has in mind for the $10 Million “new money” for the arts and culture that was announced on budget day last year.
According to Spencer Chandra Herbert’s statements in the Georgia Straight, it seems that a significant portion is going to something called “B.C. Spirit Festival Days”.
It sounds like a new provincewide festival that will have funding for two years, at least. I guess we will have to wait for the official announcement from the ministry, which is likely to be made soon.
In any case, I am concerned about the apparent lack of consultation with the broader arts community, despite our request to work together.
We have indicated to the government that British Columbians will have less access to the arts and culture as a result of drastic cuts to the BCAC budget and the equally devastating cuts and redefinition of Gaming grants.
The latter, in particular hurts many volunteer-run and community-based programs and groups throughout the province.
Amir Ali Alibhai is executive director of the Alliance for Arts and Culture.
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