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N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says government cuts to arts will hurt the economy
Deverell warns that $130 million in provincial budget cuts to arts risk harming tourism and local economies, forcing cancellations and pushing groups to seek federal funding.
- Tamara Deverell, Academy Award-winning production designer, said provincial cuts to arts funding will hurt Nova Scotia's economy and artist development after winning the Oscar with Shane Vieau on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- The province tabled a budget that cut grants by more than $130-million, including scrapping the $700,000 fund for Nova Scotia book publishers and reducing the Creative Industries Fund by about $800,000 to $1.1 million.
- The Inverness County Centre for the Arts reported funding losses of about a quarter and cancelled events, while Cape Breton arts groups and non-profits seek federal government support.
- Tourism-Dependent businesses face risks if arts programming is reduced, as tourists to Cape Breton boost the economy through concerts, festivals and artisans, while Heather Fegan warned cuts devastate publishers and Nova Scotian authors.
- Deverell warned that young people pursuing arts careers will lack funding and support, threatening future talent, and earlier this month she wrote that art represents Nova Scotia's cultural reputation on the world stage.
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N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province's cuts to arts will hurt the economy
HALIFAX — One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will not only impact the development of young talent, but will also hurt the economy.
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N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says government cuts to arts will hurt the economy
HALIFAX - One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will hurt the economy.
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