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NEWS RELEASE
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For Immediate Release Feb. 21, 2011 |
Ministry of
Community, Sport and Cultural Development
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ARTISTS, ARTS GROUPS RECEIVE $5.7M FROM BC ARTS COUNCIL
VICTORIA – The BC Arts Council board has approved $5.7 million in grants to 280 artists and arts organizations in communities across British Columbia, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Stephanie Cadieux announced today.
“As past president of the Realwheels Society, I know from personal experience how important BC Arts Council support is for artists and arts organizations,” said Cadieux. “The Province recognizes the vital role that arts and culture play in the lives of British Columbians. We continue to make the arts a priority and to work with the council to invest in the creative sector.”
“We are pleased to be able to support these talented individuals and organizations,” said BC Arts Council board chairman Stan Hamilton. “It’s been another challenging year financially for B.C.’s artists and arts organizations, and continued support from the government helps to ensure the long-term health of the province’s creative sector.”
The funding is based on recommendations made through peer adjudication and covers a range of program areas including media and visual arts, festivals, museums, community arts councils, touring and professional development and individual awards to creative writers.
This latest funding round also includes awards for co-op placements through an innovative pilot program designed to build organizational capacity and to help support young and emerging artists. The program is made possible by support from the 2010 Sport and Arts Legacy.
The Legacy builds on the success of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Cultural Olympiad by providing $30 million over three years to enhance opportunities in the arts for all British Columbians.
The BC Arts Council is an independent agency that supports a range of activities including funding for professional artists and arts organizations, community cultural development and public education. All funding applications are evaluated through a peer-review process.
A full list of grant recipients has been posted on the council’s website: www.bcartscouncil.ca
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Jeff Rud Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development 250 953-3677 |
Chris Gudgeon BC Arts Council 250 256-8125 |
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