N.S. government cuts to arts will hurt economy, Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will hurt the economy. Tamara Deverell won the Academy Award for production design along with Nova Scotia’s Shane Vieau over the weekend for the pair’s work on director Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.Her win comes a few weeks after the province tabled a budget that announced millions of dollars in funding cuts for the arts and culture sector. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Cape Breton-based Deverell says tourists flock to the island to go to concerts, attend festivals and see artisans at work, all of which boosts the economy.She says she wouldn’t be where she is without government funding, and worries that the reductions will hurt the development of young artists. More on Canada More videos 20 charges laid, 4 arrested following Saskatoon traffic stop Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Iran war rattles global economies Saskatchewan to table deficit budget, but Moe promises protection of public services Quebec to table budget, but minister says don’t expect new big-ticket items Deportation hearing continues for alleged senior member of Iranian regime Canada has ‘no intention’ of joining Iran war, was ‘not consulted’ by US, Israel before: McGuinty Will Bank of Canada decide to cut interest rates after dismal February jobs report? Health Matters: Tim Hortons recalls thousands of mugs over potential burn hazard  Deverell says Cape Breton arts groups and non-profits are banding together to fight the cuts and find new sources of funding. Story continues below advertisement “If you want to look at it economically, the tourist trade in our province is huge and we should take advantage of that and welcome visitors,” Deverell said in an interview.“And how else do you welcome visitors? By sharing your culture and your arts.”