Statistical insights on the arts

Publicly owned cultural spaces in Canada

Women (still) earn less than men in the arts, culture, and heritage

3-year update, new offerings for sponsors, and upcoming price changes

Technical workers in the arts, culture, and heritage earn less than other technical workers in most provinces

In all 10 provinces, the median wages of professionals in the arts, culture, and heritage are well below other professionals

Comparison of the GDP of culture and other sectors of the economy

Significant gaps exist between the median wages of cultural workers and those in other sectors

Government investment in culture: Comparisons with other indicators

Nearly twice as many artists in Ontario in 2021 as in 1991

Trends in government spending on culture between 2008-09 and 2023-24

Government spending on culture in each province and territory in 2023-24

Increasing number of artists in New Brunswick