PASO strives to strengthen the environment for the individuals and institutions that create and disseminate the arts in this province and for public access to the arts. Our collective memberships are made up of individual artists as well as the performance and exhibition organizations that create and support artistic expression. Informed by our observations as Executive Directors of Arts Service O
rganizations, the coalition actively advocates for changes in legislation that will benefit the cultural sector’s organizations, artists, performers, as well as for making the arts more accessible for all Ontarians. Confirm its commitment to the sector by increasing investment in the arts through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport and key agencies such as the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
2. Strengthen cultural policy framework in Ontario through a consultative process in order to better address the challenges of artistic creation.
3. Support youth employment in the province through a robust community-driven training/internship strategy.
4. Invest in adequate and affordable facilities for artists and arts organizations.
