Culture Days in Vermilion Receives Federal Funding
Government of Canada supports the Vermilion Allied Arts Council
(firmenpresse) - VERMILION, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/16/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament (Vegreville-Wainwright), today announced funding of $10,600 through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program for the Vermilion Allied Arts Council. Mr. Benoit made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding will enable the Vermilion Allied Arts Council to present the 2nd edition of Culture Days. The festival will feature musical entertainment, dance performances and demonstrations from more than 330 local artists.
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"Our Government is pleased to support the Culture Days festival, which brings the community together and is a wonderful event for local residents and visitors to Vermilion. The Vermilion Allied Arts Council plays an important role in the community and works tirelessly to create a thriving arts scene for all to enjoy here in Vermilion and in the county of Vermilion River."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Now in its second year, the Culture Days festival provides opportunities for local artists and artisans to showcase their talents and provides rich entertainment and hands-on activities. Thanks to the many volunteers who dedicate countless hours planning and organizing, I know that this year''s Culture Days festival will be a success."
-Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament (Vegreville-Wainwright)
"The Vermilion Allied Arts Council is very grateful for the support from the Government of Canada to help us with our celebration of Culture Days. Having this funding means we can host a three-day event that will profile the arts, our heritage and multiculturalism. Venues will include a variety of hands-on activities with local artisans and quality performances that display the amazing talent and proficiency of the participants. Our community is waiting in the wings, ready to participate in all the activities and make this a more amazing three-day event than 2014!"
-Keri Pullyblank, Director, Vermilion Allied Arts Council
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Marisa Monnin
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819-997-7788
Anna Gravelle
Regional Communications Manager
Canadian Heritage
Western Region
604-666-6504
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Datum: 16.07.2015 - 10:00 Uhr
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