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Montreal, Creative City of Design, strengthens its support to artists facing COVID-19
Montreal a UNESCO Creative City of Design is the largest metropolis in the Province of Quebec Canada With over 25000 professionals working in the design sector Montreal emphasizes the role design plays in ensuring the development of the city which is ecologically sustainable economically viable socially equitable and culturally diverse
Given the significant impact on the COVID19 pandemic on the creative and cultural economy the city of Montreal recently launched new support measures for artists and culture practitioners These initiatives are being implemented in line with the ongoing strategy to emphasize Montreals creative potential and ensure better recognition for designers raising awareness of the talents of Montreal designers and architects and developing their creative markets
In light of the exceptional circumstances the Conseil des arts de Montréal Arts Council of Montreal which funds and promote nearly 500 artistic companies and collectives announced its intention to maintain its financial commitments and accelerate the payment of grants under several of its programs
Recognizing the significant pressures faced by the arts and culture sector the Council has advanced funds for 13 million CAD approximately10 million USD representing 76 of the grants planned for the year 2020 This is providing support to the entire value chain from creation to production and dissemination
The Council thus provides financial assistance to cultural professionals who are beneficiaries of its various support programs such as the tax sponsorship grant program for visual arts and fine crafts artists in the city
In addition the Council encourage organizations and collectives under the program to meet the commitments signed with artists
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