Spring Arts Preview: B.C. cultural community still standing, but the outlook is rough One year into the pandemic, the arts and cultural sector remains resilient. But the outlook gets worse as restrictions remain in place Author of the article: Stuart Derdeyn Publishing date: Mar 04, 2021 • March 5, 2021 • 5 minute read • The longer the lights are off — and the seats empty — in many areas of the creative economy, the more challenges are faced by organizations and artists to reactivate. Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU /AFP via Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.