Celebrating Music in Southeastern Ontario
Government of Canada supports the Shelter Valley Folk Festival
(firmenpresse) - GRAFTON, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/23/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $50,000 in funding over two years ($25,000 for 2015-16 and $25,000 for 2016-17) for the 12th and the 13th editions of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival. The support is being provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament (Northumberland-Quinte West), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Today''s announcement demonstrates our Government''s commitment to giving Canadians access to quality artistic performances. We are proud to partner with organizations that bring creative cultural activities to our communities."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I am very pleased that the federal government will support the Shelter Valley Folk Festival for the next two years. I am looking forward to the continued success of this festival for years to come."
-Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament (Northumberland-Quinte West)
"Shelter Valley Folk Festival is thankful for the funding provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The funding allows for our three-day festival celebrating grassroots community and arts to continue to offer new programming that focuses on Canadian culture. Canadian artists appearing at Shelter Valley Folk Festival have the unique opportunity to encounter and collaborate with artists from around the world and with our local cultural community."
-Lesley Marie Boileau, Artistic Director, Shelter Valley Folk Festival
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Renee Mactaggart
Regional Communications Director
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 23.07.2015 - 09:00 Uhr
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