The Ontario Broker - Volume 23, Issue 3 - 9

LIFESTYLE
6 WAYS TO
SUPPORT
CANADIAN
ARTISTS
Making it as an artist is famously tough. In a small
market like Canada, it's even tougher. But we produce
world class artists in every medium. These are simple
ways you can give your time, money and attention to
Canadian artists of many kinds.
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True North Animation, Strong and Free
Though it's not a well-advertised fact, Canada
is a world-leader in short-form animation. The
National Film Board of Canada's website has
hundreds of films from their archives you can
stream for free (as well as live-action films and
documentaries). The NFB's app lets you consume
on the go-a great alternative to Netflix's latest
dating show.
Playlist of the Future
The SOCAN Foundation provides grants for
Canadian musicians and publishers to encourage
the growth of Canadian music here and abroad.
By donating to SOCAN, instead of supporting the
music you already like, you'll be helping to support
the music that everyone can enjoy tomorrow. After
all, you keep up with all the hip new music, right?
The Other Season Tickets
Many local theatres offer Season Tickets, allowing
you to see more plays for less. By buying season
tickets, you're providing more reliable long-term
support to the theatre than if you were to purchase
individual tickets for each show. And if you want
to be extra supportive of live theatre, before the
curtain goes up, triple-check that your phone is on
airplane mode.
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Canadian-Made Arcade
With over 900 active video game studios, Canada
has a relatively large video game industry, producing
everything from AAA titles like Mass Effect to notable
indie mobile games like Alto's Adventure. Check out
the finalists from The Canadian Game Awards and
Canadian Indie Game Awards-which shine a light
on some of the incredible work keeping people's
thumbs in shape.
Seeing Through a New Frame
Spruce up your place and directly support a
Canadian artist by purchasing an original piece
from online galleries like ArtMatch.ca and
KoymanGalleries.com. With their carefully curated
selections you get to see a wide range of artists, from
well-established to notable newcomers. Original art
is an investment you can look at while going " hmm. "
Panel Discussion
Canadians have had an outsized presence in the
comics industry since Torontonian, Joe Shuster
invented Superman. Today, Montreal's Drawn &
Quarterly is one of the industry's most respected
independent publishers. Many local comic stores
now have a dedicated section showcasing the
work of our fellow Canucks. Reading your thought
bubble-they're not just for kids.
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