The arts and culture sector in Calgary has enormous economic, social and cultural impacts on our city. A strong arts scene promotes community cohesion, cultural identity, and a sense of belonging; provides jobs for over 18,000 Calgarians working in the arts; and contributes as much as $3.4 Billion in direct revenue for local businesses.

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The arts and culture sector is a vital piece of infrastructure in a vibrant and resilient city, and should not be taken for granted. As a building block for a strong and growing city, it needs appropriate funding and support from the municipal government.