Government of Canada Supports Peggy's Cove Area Festival
Federal funding helps make festival of the arts possible
(firmenpresse) - BOUTILIER'S POINT, NOVA-SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/25/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
On behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's), today announced $8,300 in funding for the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society.
Provided through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, these funds will enable the organization to host the 5th Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts, starting July 9. The activities include musical performances, an art exhibit and workshops in stained glass, painting, jewellery making, stonecarving and rug hooking.
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"The Government is pleased to invest in projects that highlight the rich artistic heritage of Canada, develop the arts in communities and further encourage a sense of culture, pride and unity in Canadians."
- The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of Arts a successful fifth anniversary. This Festival provides a large number of artists with the opportunity to showcase their work. Our Government is proud to support your efforts to celebrate the culture and talent that thrive in Atlantic Canada."
- Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's)
"We have such a range of events that the festival really has something for everyone. With interactive art exhibits, workshops, demonstrations and performances happening every day, members of the community and visitors to the area have numerous opportunities to engage with local artists, artisans and performers."
- Debbie Smith, President of the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 25.06.2015 - 14:00 Uhr
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