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In this session Nik Ives-Allison (City of Ottawa) and Marisa Gallemit (Ottawa Arts Council) present key findings from Counting the Cost of COVID-19 in November 2020. This joint project of the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Arts Council looks at the economic costs of the pandemic faced by those working in the arts, culture & heritage and the businesses, non-profit organizations and institutions that support them. 

In this presentation, we  focus on the impact of the pandemic on artists & cultural workers including solopreneurs and freelancers. While the income & job losses experienced in the sector have been staggering, there have also been some glimmers of hope with the launch of new businesses, supports and ways of working. 

Are you an artist, cultural worker, business owner or the manager of a non-profit/cultural institution who would like to participate in this research?  Please contact Marisa Gallemit (research@ottawaartscouncil.ca) to schedule an interview or participate in a focus group.