Safeguarding Canadian Country Music History
Government of Canada supports the National Music Centre
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/29/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The National Music Centre (NMC) will receive funding of $34,000 through the for professional storage space and staff training to care for a recently acquired country music textile collection.
This investment will enable the NMC to improve its collections storage area in order to care for these textiles, including performance outfits from Canadian Music Hall of Fame artists such as Anne Murray, Hank Snow, Gary Buck, Lucille Star, Rita McNeil and Ray Griff. These improvements will result in the enhanced care of the textile collection, improved professional practices by staff, and the preservation of this collection.
Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), announced this support today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our museums hold the key to sharing our culture and heritage, and at the heart of this is ensuring that our collections are stored and handled with care and safety. The history these artifacts hold is irreplaceable. Our Government is pleased to partner with organizations like the National Music Centre that play an important role in preserving unique stories."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"The sequined blouse that Anne Murray wore on-stage to sing songs like ''Snowbird'' is an important piece of Canadian music history. Music and memories connect all Canadians, and by preserving and showcasing these tangible treasures, the National Music Centre provides an important link to the rich musical heritage of our country. Being able to see stage costumes that belonged to some of Canada''s greatest music icons brought back many music memories for me. The National Music Centre is committed to preserving and sharing our rich musical heritage, and through artifacts like Anne Murray''s blouse, they keep our past alive and inspire a new generation of music lovers."
-Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre)
"The support received from the Museums Assistance Program grows our capacity to preserve and exhibit costumes from some of Canada''s most prolific and celebrated artists. Together with Canadian Heritage, we are proud to be saving and sharing these artifacts and the stories they tell."
-Jesse Moffatt, Manager, Collections and Artifact Care, National Music Centre
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Marisa Monnin
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Anna Gravelle
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Datum: 29.06.2015 - 09:00 Uhr
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