In May 2020, MAC fielded a large-scale survey to guide decision-making at the Manitoba Arts Council as we look towards recovery. The focus of the MAC survey was the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts/culture sector. This report presents the key findings of the survey, detailing the impact of the pandemic onRead More
This year for the first time, we’re able to share data collected through our new Online Application System to report some statistics on the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The Manitoba Arts Council’s 2019-2020 Year at a Glance is a snapshot of some key data points from the last year. For a more comprehensive report on MAC’sRead More
To better understand how the pandemic has impacted Manitoba’s arts and culture sector financially, the Manitoba Arts Council organized a survey. Between May 13 and May 24, 2020, 485 people responded (70% individuals, 30% organizations). Key findings: Almost all respondents expect to lose income during 2020 (85 percent of individuals, over 90 percent of organizations). Respondents have lost nearly 50 percent of their normal earningsRead More
