This research was undertaken at the request of the Canadian Artists? Heritage Resource Centre Steering Committee. The committee?s purpose is to address the financial needs of senior artists who have made an important contribution to the arts and cultural life of Canada but who have not received appropriate compensation. The report focusses on models that might be relevant to the Canadian experience, taking into account the current policy environment regarding the status of the artist and the general support available in Canada for aging members of the population. That said, the report should also be of interest in other countries where there is an interest in the development of programs or policies to address the financial needs of aging artists.