Category Archives: Advocacy

Postings that take an activist stance, or include points of persuasion on behalf of something important to me

#OccupyWallStreet is a Living Infographic

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Judi

I’ve been inundated with tweets, updates, e-campaigns and news clips that ‘take sides’ over the unfolding of OccupyWallStreet. A major complaint from those dismissing the actions of ‘The 99%’ is that the ‘#occupy’ crowds are leaderless and unfocussed. Fear-mongers have stated … Continue reading →

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The True Power of the Performing Arts

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Judi

Ben Cameron offers us challenges and encourages hope.

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Royalties and Resale Rights: Who benefits from artwork sales?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Judi

This is a thought-provoking message from CAR/FAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) that highlights one of the reasons that many visual artists, no matter how valuable their works may become, continue to live at poverty levels in Canada. … Continue reading →

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Why we need creative people

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Judi

Even in the face of yet another blow, a sense of humour and quality production values (and respect for copyright, of course) prevail in British Columbia’s cultural community …

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Building Digital Canada

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Judi

I wanted to let you know about a recent epiphany that has me finally grokking the digital policy landscape and what needs doing about it. All because I was sick and channel surfing.   I happened to catch a broadcast … Continue reading →

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Council supports Cultural Plan in tough times

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Judi

Despite the need to make deep cuts in spending as a result of steeply-reduced revenues, Vancouver City Council recognized the importance of maintaining the momentum on implementation of the Cultural Plan as a contributor to local economic regeneration. Full details … Continue reading →

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Emerging Habitat for a Creative Economy Threatened by City Budget Cuts.

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Judi

This is an excerpt from an email alert I sent to my networks in the creative community earlier this week. The ‘troops’ rallied and spoke eloquently on behalf of this keystone project, we continue to advocate and the decision is … Continue reading →

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Mt. Pleasant Community Centre Building – Convert to Arts Centre or Demolish?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Judi

There are a number of projects that are gathering interest and momentum in Vancouver these days. The work of the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs to develop a Cultural Plan that will not only ensure a Creative City that is … Continue reading →

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Artists are a renewable resource.

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Judi

Artists are a renewable resource. They often produce so much out of thin air that it seems like photosynthesis to me. And they seem compelled to produce creative ideas and objects regardless of the outcome, unable to resist some cellular … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Voice Heard

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Judi

It seems to me that most everyone who has suffered the consequences of funding cutbacks and layoffs and challenges to their existence is now clamoring to be heard by government or other ‘power brokers’. Most of what I hear is … Continue reading →

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