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March 9, 2005

Starving Artists, Starving Women

A few weeks ago, I read an article on the income disparity between artists who are visible minorities and those who are not. A recent report found Canadian artists earn on average $23,000/yr. Artists who are visible minorities, on the other hand, earn approximately 11% less. I suppose this shouldn't be a surprise and is a topic for another day. Race aside, it would seem the old saying "starving artist" still holds true.

With that being said, I find this next statistic truly troubling: Canadian women (not female artists, mind you) earn on average $20,400/yr!

Now ask yourself, why is this?

Posted by Jason at March 9, 2005 9:21 AM