The Importance of Arts & Culture to Manitoba's Economy - Moderated Questions with Shannon Sampert
Channel: MIPR umanitoba
Date: 2015-06-11

Manitoba is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. With events year round, such as the upcoming Winnipeg International Jazz Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival to the Festival du Voyageur and community festivals and events across the province, we know that arts and culture plays a big role in the lives of Manitobans.  What do we mean by cultural industries? How do the cultural industries impact our economy? How are the industries supported and what more can be done? How can we integrate arts and culture into public policy in order to improve our communities? Dr. Shannon Sampert (Perspectives & Politics Editor, Winnipeg Free Press) asks our panel questions about arts and culture policy in Manitoba.

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