K-W art gallery 'really surprised,' joins other calls to reopen by Step 2: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/ontario-public-g...-1.6070762
I'm very disappointed that our local galleries will be forced to keep their doors closed. As this article points out, it makes no sense whatsoever. Case numbers are incredibly low provincially- and locally, when compared to previous waves. And even then, our galleries were able to open up at certain points. I've worked with many of our local galleries in the past. Talking to friends and colleagues I have who work in this field, they are really suffering. The galleries are going to survive, yes, but the employees and the artists who have exhibits planned are suffering financially. There is no reason they should continue to stay locked up. Control how many people can come in, have an attendant ensure masks are worn and it would be perfectly safe to have 5-6 people inside most of our local galleries.
I'm very disappointed that our local galleries will be forced to keep their doors closed. As this article points out, it makes no sense whatsoever. Case numbers are incredibly low provincially- and locally, when compared to previous waves. And even then, our galleries were able to open up at certain points. I've worked with many of our local galleries in the past. Talking to friends and colleagues I have who work in this field, they are really suffering. The galleries are going to survive, yes, but the employees and the artists who have exhibits planned are suffering financially. There is no reason they should continue to stay locked up. Control how many people can come in, have an attendant ensure masks are worn and it would be perfectly safe to have 5-6 people inside most of our local galleries.