The city's community services committee has passed a motion directing staff to examine poverty reduction strategies for local artists. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - image credit)Ottawa's community services committee passed a motion Tuesday directing staff to explore poverty reduction strategies for local artists and culture workers. Troster also highlighted other municipalities that have organizations that assist their local artists, like in Nashville, which is well-known for its music scene. Cassandra Olsthoorn, executive director of Arts Network Ottawa, says city funding can help stabilize artists' finances, allowing them to pursue private funding. Those buildings can be converted to housing, but not all of them are easily convertible and could instead be used by non-profit organizations or artists, Troster said.
