Throughout his imposing career in the energy and financial sectors, Michael Koerner has dedicated himself to philanthropic work of similarly epic proportions. In his personal life, long-standing passions still burn as bright and steady as the North Star. Driven by generosity and an unadulterated curiosity, he seems heroically intent on evading the limelight. Produced by the NFB in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2015 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
Ideal for essays and debates on philanthropy and the value of the arts. How did Michael Koerner develop his appreciation of the arts? What are the roots of your appreciation of art/music? Debate the value of art within society. Is it important for there to be public funding for the arts or should artists rely on private patrons? Discuss the relationship between money and art. Look at the history of patronage and the economy of being an artist.