Comments on: Musician Profile: Mark Zubek on the Canada Council for the Arts

By: Lorenzo Wolff

Lorenzo Wolff — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:47:33 +0000

Really interesting stuff, man. It seems like our neighbours to the north are getting it right!

By: David J. Hahn

David J. Hahn — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:05:54 +0000

Great question Kt. Check out this post from Heather McDonald today. It provides some good info: Funding Basics from Musicians.About.com

By: ktchauvot

ktchauvot — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:01:16 +0000

Great interview Dave, thanks! I had a few questions,
Can Americans receive Canadian Council grants?
Where should an artist look for grants and grant applications in the US?
If you’ve never filled out a grant request, where would be the best place to start?
This is the American Arts Council website: http://www.artsusa.org/ but a lot of grants are given through other foundations, like the Chamber Music of America Foundation or whatever. Where would you suggest starting for a comprehensive list of available music grants in the US?

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:41:15 +0000

Very interesting read. As someone who has had a lot of experience with arts funding with the Scottish Arts Council, I really believe in these programs. I understand the point about “living off” the council money – I can certainly think of a list of examples of people who know how to work the system. I can think of a much longer list of people who received arts council money for projects they never could have completed otherwise and that went on to generate revenue.

Although programs can be mismanaged, I think investing in the arts is a good thing. Granted I would likely feel this way no matter what, but a productive arts community is good business. Good for exports, good for tourism..

Also think that entry to the US market still costs money many US musicians don’t have, so I’d be in favor of a little more help for our musicians here.

Anyway, my two cents. Really great interview.