Ladies and Gents. This one is BIG!!! In my opinion it's one of the most powerful projects of my generation. It is a project that WILL change Toronto favorably and, if it takes hold, will serve as a template to all Canadian cities. Barcelona has perked up it's ears to this one.

The dedicated tax on billboards for public art is finally going to council. Please-please (please) sign and circulate the petition here [link] (if you have not done so already.)

Signatures have been instrumental in getting city councilors on board with the initiative and are critical to it passing. The proposal has the potential to raise a ton of loot for art -- greatly diversifying and democratizing access to public space. It could increase the annual Toronto Arts Council budget by 60% – we are talking the amount to give 250 artists a sustenance salary – or paying for 600 10K micro projects across Toronto – effectively turning every day into a vibrant outdoor arts festival!


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