Government of Canada Invests in Arts, Culture, and Heritage in New Brunswick
Fredricton, New Brunswick (Aug. 6, 2009) – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced a million dollars in funding for 52 arts, culture, and heritage organizations in New Brunswick. The announcement was made at the Fredericton Playhouse in the presence of representatives of the organizations that will benefit from this funding, as well as other members of the arts community.”Our Government understands the role arts and culture play in creating strong communities, a strong identity, and a prosperous economy,” said Minister Moore. “Today’s announcement means more festivals, community events, art exhibitions, and theatrical performances will be enjoyed throughout New Brunswick this year.”
“This funding not only provides opportunities for emerging and professional local artists and artisans to express their creativity, it also allows the rich and diverse culture of our beautiful province-celebrating its 225th birthday this year-to be more widely shared,” said the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and Member of Parliament (Fredericton).
“Financial support from the Government of Canada plays a vital role in the Playhouse’s ability to present world-class artists on our stage,” said Tim Years, Executive Director of the Fredericton Playhouse. “Fredericton audiences have the ability to experience some of Canada’s and the world’s finest artists through the participation of the federal government in our @theplayhouse program.”
The Fredericton Playhouse, a major presenting organization in New Brunswick, is one of the recipients of the funding announced today for its Spotlight series.
The Government of Canada has provided funding totalling $1,092,340 under three programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: Arts Presentation Canada (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pac-apc/index-eng.cfm), Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/dcap-bcah/index-eng.cfm), and the Museums Assistance Program (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pam-map/index-eng.cfm).
This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.
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BACKGROUNDER
1. Projects funded under Arts Presentation Canada
The Arts Presentation Canada (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pac-apc/index-eng.cfm) program of the Department of Canadian Heritage gives Canadians increased access to the diversity and richness of Canada’s culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences.
– International Baroque Music Festival, Lameque Un air de fete ! Edition 2009 – $34,000
– Les Productions Dansencorps inc., Moncton Atlantic Dance FESTIVAL de danse en Atlantique – $22,000
– La Cooperative de Theatre l’Escaouette Ltee, Moncton 2009-2010 season – $20,000
– Galerie Sans Nom Coop Ltee, Moncton Reflux 09 – $12,000
– Symposium d’arts visuels du Nord-Ouest du Nouveau-Brunswick inc., Grand Falls Visual Arts Symposium of North Western New Brunswick – $17,000
– Reseau atlantique de diffusion des arts de la scene Inc., Caraquet RADARTS 2009-2010 programming – $80,000
– FrancoFete en Acadie inc., Dieppe Contact Acadie 2009 – $35,500
– Theatre Capitol Theatre Inc., Moncton In So Many Words: The Best Song Crafters on the Continent – $51,000
– Fredericton Playhouse Inc., Fredericton @theplayhouse – $45,000
– Production de l’Etoile inc., Caraquet Theatrical Series with various artistic approaches – $53,200
– Festival des arts visuels en Atlantique inc., Caraquet Tissu mythique – $23,000
– La Societe culturelle des Tracadilles inc., Tracadie-Sheila Festival Moisson d’Art – $14,000
– Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival Inc., Dalhousie 13th Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival – $28,000
– New Brunswick Highland Games and Scottish Festival Inc., Fredericton New Brunswick Highland Games Festival – $5,000
– City of Dieppe – Community Recreation Department, Dieppe Wednesday Show 2009 – $5,000
– Musical Ventures Inc., Fredericton New Brunswick Summer Music Festival – $16,000
– Festival acadien de Caraquet inc., Caraquet Programming, 47th edition – $111,766
– La Societe culturelle regionale Nepisiguit Inc., Bathurst Reconnaissance of “La Bibitte” cultural space – $5,000
– Societe culturelle des Hauts-Plateaux inc., Saint-Quentin 2009-2010 Artistic Programming – $4,687
– La Societe historique de la Mer Rouge inc., Grand-Barachois 29th Barachois Historic Church Musical Summer – $9,000
– Atlantic Presenters Association Inc., 2009-2010 Season – $50,000; Contact East 2009 – $35,000
– Caraquet en Bleu inc., Caraquet Caraquet en Bleu – $10,000
– Centre d’action artistique inc., Sackville Sackville Early Music Festival 2009 – $16,000
– Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival Inc., Fredericton Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival – $43,000
2. Projects funded under Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage(http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/dcap-bcah/index-eng.cfm) program of theDepartment of Canadian Heritage provides Canadians with more opportunitiesto take part in activities that present local arts and culture andcelebrate local history and heritage.
– Harvey Improvement Association, Limited, Harvey Station Don Messer Centennial Celebration – $15,100
– Festival des camionneurs de Baker-Brook Inc., Baker-Brook Festival des camionneurs de Baker-Brook – $5,000
– L’association multiculturelle du grand Moncton, Moncton 2009 Multiculturel Rendez-vous Festival – $9,100
– Association sportive de Le Goulet, Le Goulet Festival patrimoine de Le Goulet – $2,300
– Campbellton Bluegrass Campout Committee, Campbellton Campbellton Bluegrass Campout – $4,700
– Centre d’accueil et d’integration des immigrant.e.s du Moncton metropolitain inc., Moncton Cinema du monde a la belle etoile – $3,600
– Eel River Bar Pow-Wow Committee, Eel River Bar First Nation Eel River Bar First Nation Annual Pow-wow – $3,800
– Festival Bon Ami Get Together Inc., Dalhousie Bon Ami Festival – $7,700
– Festival by the Marsh Inc., Sackville Festival by the Marsh 2009 – Our Voices – $9,900
– Festival de la tourbe inc., Lameque Festival provincial de la tourbe – $8,900
– Festival Shediac Blues Festival Committee, Shediac Festival Shediac Blues Festival – $10,000
– Festival Western de Saint-Quentin inc., Saint-Quentin Festival western de Saint-Quentin – $15,100
– Foire Brayonne inc., Edmundston La Foire Brayonne – $9,500
– Friends of the Head Harbour Lightstation Inc., Welshpool Lighthouse Days – $3,300
– International du cerf-volant a Dieppe – Dieppe Kite International Inc., Dieppe L’International du cerf-volant a Dieppe 2009 – L’Acadie a ciel ouvert – $18,700
– Negootkook Four Directions Committee, Tobique First Nation Neqotkuk Four Directions Gathering: Kci Pomawsuwakonal – $8,000
– Notable Acts Inc., Fredericton Notable Acts Summer Theatre Festival – $13,000
– Pabineau First Nation, Papineau First Nation 2009 Pabineau First Nation Pow-wow – $14,100
– Queens County Historical Society & Museum Inc., Gagetown Life at the Lakes 2009 – $3,200
– Richibucto Scallop Festival de Petoncles, Richibucto Richibucto Scallop Festival de petoncles – $3,700
– Saint John Theatre Company Inc., Saint John Theatre on the Edge Festival – $6,600
– Saltyjam Festival Inc., Saint John Saltyjam 2009 – $13,100
– St. George Heritage and Culture Committee, St. George Granite Town Festival – $3,600
– Struts Gallery Inc., Sackville OK. Quoi?! Arts Festival + SappyFest – $10,000
– Comite 150e de Saint-Francois-de-Madawaska, Saint-Francois de Madawaska Les Festivites du 150e anniversaire de Saint-Francois – $22,600
– Comite organisateur du 125e anniversaire du drapeau acadien, Saint-Louis- de-Kent Celebrations du 125e anniversaire du drapeau acadien – $14,400
3. Projects funded under the Museums Assistance Program
The Museums Assistance Program(http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pam-map/index-eng.cfm) of the Department ofCanadian Heritage provides funding to Canadian museums and relatedinstitutions for projects that foster excellence in museum activities andthat facilitate access to the treasures of our collective heritage.
– The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton Masterworks of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Exhibit – $100,000
– The York-Sunbury Historical Society Limited, Fredericton Policy Development Project, Phase 1 – $8,817
For more information, please contact
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
Stephanie Rea
Press Secretary
819-997-7788
stephanie.rea@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage
Atlantic Region
Claudine Daigle
Director, Regional Communications
506-851-3980
claudine.daigle@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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