Questions prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition. All candidate responses will be shared on our website, via our newsletter, and with local newspapers and media. Please choose at least four questions to answer. Your Name: *1. When elected, how will you support Richmond artists and cultural organizations? 2. Canadian Heritage’s budget for Heritage and Celebration grants has been dramatically cut from $220,705,354 in 2022-2023 down to an expected $108,898,032 in 2025-2026. This grant has supported local heritage performers at the Richmond Maritime Festival since 2011. How would you support increasing this important funding for festivals and celebrations? 3. Do you feel that the Arts contribute to our local and national economies? How could this contribution be increased? 4. Do you support increasing the annual budget for the Canada Council for the Arts? Why? 5. Richmond needs more purpose-built arts spaces. Richmond-based theatre, opera, choir, orchestra, and music non-profits often need to head into Vancouver or New Westminster to find purpose-built arts venues that are affordable and available. How will you address this concern? 6. Richmond is a multicultural city, but many feel there are not enough cross-cultural opportunities to build understanding between communities. What role do you think the arts can play in creating bridges between cultures and contributing to our shared Canadian identity? EmailSubmit Thank you!
