Arts, Culture & Recreation

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Arts enrich the quality of life of any community. Research has demonstrated that children exposed to an arts education throughout their academic years tend to thrive and have positive outcomes in their life beyond scholastic achievement. London is home to a rich and diverse arts and cultural community, and Londoners enjoy a broad-spectrum of arts, culture, recreational and sports activities. Apparently, there is a desire for even more with many Londoners suggesting the need for improved facilities for performing arts.
Develop a state-of-the-art facility for performing arts

Increase financial support and funding

Increase accessible and affordable events

Key Report Findings (click to expand)

  • Employment
    • In London in 2006, 5,970 persons were employed in occupations related to arts, culture, recreation, and sports, up by 8.6% from 2001. Employment in these cultural industries accounted for 2.42% of total employment in London. By comparison, these industries accounted for 3.10% of total employment in the province as a whole and 2.98% of employment Canada-wide.
    • Employment in Occupations Related to Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sport, London, Ontario and Canada 2001 and 2006
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      2001
      2006
      Canada
      435,680
      2.80
      502,195
      2.98
      Ontario
      171,840
      2.87
      200,980
      3.10
      London
      5,495
      2.42
      5,970
      2.42
               
        Employed in arts, culture, recreation and sports
        Proportion of the experienced labour force in arts, culture, recreation and sports
    • Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001 and 2006, Community Profiles.

      Related Articles:
      Employment in Cultural Industries for Vital Signs by CMA and Economic Region, 1987, 2000-2007
      Table VII-2-b: Employment in Occupations Related to Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sport, 2001 and 2006
      Appendix Table VII-2-a-vi: Ontario, Employment in Cultural Industries, in Thousands, 1987-2007
      Appendix Table VII-2-a-xii: London CMA, Employment in Cultural Industries, in Thousands, 1987-2007
      Appendix Table VII-2-a-xxii: Canada, Employment in Cultural Industries, in Thousands, 1987-2007

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  • Earnings
    • At $44,732 in 2005, median earnings of full-time, full-year workers in professional occupations in arts and culture in London were 1.6% above the national level ($44,010) and 4.2% below the provincial level ($46,717). Median earnings for that occupational category were up 0.7% from $44,442 (2005 dollars) in 2000.
    • Median Earnings of Full-Time Full-Year Earners in Professional Occupations in Arts and Culture, London CMA, Ontario and Canada 2000 and 2005
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      Canada
      Ontario
      London
      Median earnings
      44,823
      44,010
      45,034
      46,717
      44,442
      44,732
      Per cent growth in median earnings
      -1.8
      3.7
      0.7
      Number of full-time full-year earners
      82,600
      96,215
      35,835
      40,480
      825
      1,050
      Per cent growth in full-time full-year earners
      16.5
      13.0
      27.3
      2000
      2005

    • Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001 and 2006, Highlight Tables.

      Related Articles:
      Table VII-6: Median Earnings of Full-Time Full-Year Earners in Professional Occupations in Arts and Culture, 2000 and 2006

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  • Time Allocations for Arts Program: Thames Valley District School Board as of August 2008
  • Library Use
    • At 43.6% in 2006, registered borrowers as a per cent of the population in London has increased 16.1% from 37.6% in 2000. Circulation per registered borrower was 22.2 items in 2006, down from 27.7 in 2000. Library expenditures per capita were $47.03 in 2006, up 63.8% in nominal terms from $28.72 in 2000.
    • Registered Borrowers, Circulation per Registered Borrower and Expenditures per Capita for Libraries in London Economic Region for 2000, 2005 and 2006
    • London
      2000
      2005
      2006
      Registered borrowers as a percent of the population
      37.59
      36.37
      46.64
      Circulation per registered borrower
      27.71
      26.37
      22.19
      Library expenditures per capita ($)
      28.72
      46.12
      47.03
    • Source: Statistics Canada.

      Related Articles:
      Table VII-1: Library Use as Measured by Circulation per Capita for Vital Signs Communities in 2000, 2005 and 2006
      Appendix Table VII-1-i: Registered Borrowers, Circulation per Registered Borrower and Expenditures per Capita for Libraries in Vital Signs Communities for 2000, 2005 and 2006
      Appendix Table VII-1-ii: Visits per Capita to Libraries in Vital Signs Communities, 2000, 2005 and 2006
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  • Household Spending
    • In 2006, 49.8% households in London reported spending on the live performing arts, which is 20% higher than the provincial estimate. Similarly, 30.5% stated they spend money on admissions to museums and other activities. Finally, over 80% of households reported spending on reading materials and other print matter. This is very close to the national estimate of 80%. There are no comparable estimates for previous years.
    • Percentage of Households Reporting Spending on Arts and Culture for London Economic Region, Ontario and Canada 2003 and 2006
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      Canada
      Ontario
      London
      Admission to museums and other activities
      32.9
      34.1
      35.6
      36.5
      n/a
      30.5
      Live performing arts
      37.0
      41.7
      37.4
      41.3
      n/a
      49.8
      Reading materials and other printed material
      84.1
      79.7
      84.9
      78.2
      n/a
      81.7
      		2003
       
      		2003
       
    • Source: Canadian Council of Learning based on Statistic Canada, Survey of Household Spending.

      Related Links:
      Table VII-5: Total Average Household Spending on Arts and Culture by Vital Signs CMAs (Current Dollars), 2005 and 2006
      Appendix Table VII-5-i: Household Spending on Arts and Culture for Vital Signs by CMA and Economic Region, 2003 and 2006
      Appendix Table VII-5-ii: Household Spending on Arts and Culture for Vital Signs CMAs, 2005
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RELATED LINKS

Attendance at Cultural Events
Table VII-3: Attendance At Cultural Events for Vital Signs CMAs, per cent, 2005

Government Spending on Arts & Culture
Table VII-4: Municipal Government Spending on Arts and Culture in selected CMAs, 2003
Appendix Table VII-4: Arts and Festival Government Funding Per Capita for Select Vital Signs CMAs, 2003

LOCAL LINKS

London Arts
http://www.londonarts.ca/Default.aspx?Select=Events

London Public Library
http://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/

Museum London
http://www.londonmuseum.on.ca/

Orchestra London
http://www.orchestralondon.ca/0708/index.html

The Grand Theatre
http://www.grandtheatre.com/

Centennial Hall
http://www.centennialhall.london.ca/

John Labatt Centre
http://www.johnlabattcentre.com/index.html

Community Recreation Facilities
http://www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Headlines/priority_text/play_your_way.htm

Highlights of Family and Kids Activities
http://www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/City_Life/kidsguide.htm

2008 London Events Listing
http://www.london.ca/Events_Planning/pdfs/EventsListing.pdf

 

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