tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post5287561914483800590..comments2022-05-16T07:09:29.831-04:00Comments on one big umbrella: The Economic ArgumentOne Big Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986670178173996079noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-29028282493031113012008-09-25T21:54:00.000-04:002008-09-25T21:54:00.000-04:00Thank you for this. I've stolen it wholesale, as y...Thank you for this. I've stolen it wholesale, as you suggested:<BR/><BR/>http://thisisourmusic.blogspot.com/2008/09/entitlement-priorities-and-lies.htmlAGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939741762104722459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-31248621219878855252008-09-25T14:00:00.000-04:002008-09-25T14:00:00.000-04:00Doug, Hill Strategies is probably the best place t...Doug, <A HREF="http://www.hillstrategies.com/" REL="nofollow">Hill Strategies</A> is probably the best place to start for studies. I also know that <A HREF="http://www.tapa.ca/communique/press/detail/23/?return=default" REL="nofollow"> TAPA</A> did a strategic study that focused on performing arts in Toronto. I've been interested in looking at the numbers too but have been spending too much time in comments sections to do any serious research. I'd love it if you could share what you find.MK Piatkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121227101455959849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-75248980480145075902008-09-25T13:29:00.000-04:002008-09-25T13:29:00.000-04:00Well written and thought out. I left a message fo...Well written and thought out. I left a message for you on Facebook as well - I am looking for studies which confirm that every dollar invested in the arts results in a four-fold return on investment for the Government, and also, I'm looking for studies that explore why.<BR/><BR/>It seems that for the next three weeks, we all need to take time away from our individual artistic endeavours and persue the hearts and minds of the electorate. We can do it - we're artists! Aux arts, citoyens!Doug MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09992559759998380203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-17132251136626746722008-09-25T10:31:00.000-04:002008-09-25T10:31:00.000-04:00Excellent, MK.Please make sure you engage in discu...Excellent, MK.<BR/><BR/>Please make sure you engage in discussions with our Conservative blogging colleagues, to make them aware of these economic realities, and raise their awareness of the entire system.<BR/><BR/>Suggestions:<BR/><BR/>PlattyTalk - http://plattytalk.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>The Great Pumpkin - <BR/>http://pumpkin-watch.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Fortress of Knowledge - http://marcandremongeon.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Unambiguously Ambidextrous - http://unambig.blogspot.com<BR/>(Raphael's thoughts on Harper's comments about "ordinary" Canadians are very eloquent, & really I think you'd enjoy interacting with him.)<BR/><BR/>Remember, now's the time when we need to reach out (with strong arguments like the ones you've made) to those who *do* still believe artists are freeloaders, to open up dialogue with those who either haven't worked in the arts, or aren't aware of the realities of working in the arts.<BR/><BR/>Sharing ideas = Good idea!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the GREAT post, MK.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406582239503763715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-11765184429581539792008-09-25T08:26:00.000-04:002008-09-25T08:26:00.000-04:00*facepalm*you already did. nevermind. i blame the ...*facepalm*<BR/><BR/>you already did. nevermind. i blame the cold medication.cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06520445190743827633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706119774192961138.post-52004946841507080782008-09-25T08:17:00.000-04:002008-09-25T08:17:00.000-04:00This is brilliant. I've been seeing the word "enti...This is brilliant. I've been seeing the word "entitlement" too, thinking, "Wow. People don't actually know how arts funding works in this country, do they? Where to start?!"<BR/><BR/>So I don't want to flat out steal your post (even though you invited it), but if you're interested, could you post it at the "Ordinary Canadians DO SUPPORT the Arts, Mr. Harper. You are dead wrong" facebook group? <BR/><BR/>http://www.new.facebook.com/ grou...gid=41692823152<BR/><BR/>4,300 members, and climbing.cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06520445190743827633noreply@blogger.com