The essays and artists’ projects in this collection explore the issue of arts funding in Canada, particularly in light of cuts in government funding. Twenty-two authors address a diverse range of topics in a variety of styles, from humorous personal anecdotes to sociological analysis. The editors intend to mark a moment of flux in Canadian culture, when global capitalism is the dominant model. Includes a timeline of arts funding in Canada from 1941 to 2001. Notes on contributors. Bibliography 2 p. Circa 200 bibl. ref.