Blog by Ron Ulrich

Recent cultural cuts in Nova Scotia reveal why arts, culture, and heritage must be treated as essential community infrastructure—especially in rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities.

This interview with CCFC Executive Director Ron Ulrich highlights the overlooked importance of small, rural, and remote museums, drawing on nearly 100 national conversations to argue for place-based support, capacity building, and inclusion in broader cultural policy and sector development.

Introducing the Rural Cultural Vitality Framework in Canada — a collaborative effort to build shared evidence and national understanding of rural culture’s value.

In small and rural communities, libraries are essential civic infrastructure. This article examines funding pressures, how rural libraries are adapting, and why their role as social, cultural, and community hubs is more important than ever.

When six regional museums in the Eastern Townships of Québec sign an open letter saying they are at a financial tipping point operationally, we should all be paying attention.

The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada has reviewed the federal Budget 2025 to see how it affects culture in rural Canada.

Canada’s rural cultural sector is vital but undervalued. This article outlines why rural cultural vitality deserves national attention and meaningful investment.

Cultural Futures Canada proudly welcomes its inaugural Board of Directors—dedicated leaders from across the country guiding a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected cultural future.

Data has always shaped how we create, organize, and make sense of the world. However, it’s no longer just a background tool it is becoming central to how arts and culture organizations tell their stories, advocate for support, and build resilience.

The cultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital technologies and data-driven decision-making. Cultural professionals must develop digital skills while also embracing data analysis to inform programming, audience engagement, and operational strategies.