Public Spending

A range of factors play into the broader economic importance of the arts and recreation sector

City of Ottawa subsidies help residents participate in cultural and recreational programs

Festivals are a major element of Ottawa’s arts and culture landscape

The city’s arts and culture grant spending has grown in recent years, but less than anticipated

Ottawa’s arts and culture grant funding is comparable to two of the three other largest municipalities in Canada

Ottawa artists and organizations receive a relatively small share of funding from the two largest federal sources