Art In Canada

Despite its vast territory, Canada’s population remains relatively low. This results in a lower workforce and that concerns its working population. That is why, the demand for overseas workers is so great. It needs a lot of people to work for the good of its economy. Of course art in this country is also affected. Production of artworks is considered fragile. Compared to other countries, there are a fewer Canadian artists. With its small population, it is difficult to produce, exchange, disseminate and communicate works of art.

The role of artists historically, through their works, has been to mirror the values of the society in which they live they also reflect the issues that society must address if it is to know itself better. Through this, a country will develop its identity. In Canada’s case, where there is constant American presence, including arts, it’s very difficult for Canada to identify itself clearly. Unless supported by the government, it would be very difficult for the country to have distinctive identity when it comes to its art.

To address to this problem, everyone in the country has had to play their part. The government sets policies and laws regarding preservation of its artworks. It uses its power to protect its cultural identity. And people must also do their part. Canada must continue to support and promote the creation and production of its own cultural products and services.

Art in Canada struggles. Without government intervention- direct or indirect- it will eventually succumb to America’s influences. Canadian artists need assistance to be able to produce their works. It is known that artists often need to do other art unrelated jobs to supplement what they have earned from their art activities.

In this light, many organizations and councils were created to provide the assistance that art needs. There are those that set policies when it comes to international trade of Canadian art pieces, which includes shipping, taxes, etc. There are also those that organize and sponsor artistic performances around the country, and even abroad, to promote Canadian performing arts. And there are those that help artists obtain easy access to training.