Minister Copps Announces Major Contribution the Arts and Heritage in New Brunswick
HALIFAX, March 15, 2002 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps today announced an investment of $4,262,590 for the arts and heritage in New Brunswick."This is a watershed period for the arts and heritage in Canada. The Government of Canada has clearly indicated its commitment to supporting access to the arts, fostering excellence, diversity and creativity, and increasing the stability of the arts sector," said Minister Copps.
The details of the investment are as follows:
Arts Presentation Canada: 1 project for a total of $25,000
Cultural Initiatives Program: 11 projects for a total of $278,349
Cultural Spaces Canada: 6 projects for a total of $3,959,241
Total: $4,262,590
The Government of Canada supports cultural infrastructure through Cultural Spaces Canada, and performing arts presenters through Arts Presentation Canada and the Cultural Initiatives Program. In addition, today's investment will also contribute to the development of official-language communities in a minority situation.
This investment of more than $4,000,000 represents the first round of projects to be supported under Arts Presentation Canada and Cultural Spaces Canada, programs which were created following the announcement of new funding for the arts and culture made by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Canadian Heritage on May 2, 2001.
"Canada is known for its spirit of innovation and open society. More than ever, it is essential to expand opportunities for expression and to deepen connections between our communities, our regions, between Canada and the world. It is by giving all Canadians access to the rich diversity which defines us that we will contribute to the development of our society and of humanity as a whole," added Minister Copps.
Program guidelines and application forms are available on the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site under "Application Forms" at http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca
Funding for these projects was provided for in the December 2001 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
Information:
Kerry Edmonds
Press Secretary
for the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
BACKGROUNDER
Arts Presentation Canada
Arts Presentation Canada supports arts presenters to ensure that Canadians have direct access to diverse high quality artistic experiences in their communities. The program helps presenters to diversify their artistic offerings, engage in activities to reach out to new audiences, increase interaction between artists and local residents, and undertake networking initiatives. Ultimately, it will have a positive impact on the number of artistic tours across the country. The Development Support component encourages the development and emergence of new arts presenters and presenting initiatives, particularly in under-served communities.
Deadlines:
Applicants have a choice of either an April 30 or September 30 deadline. Note that the Development Support component has an annual deadline of April 30.
Web site:
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/arts/arts_pol/presentation_e.htm
Approved recipient in New Brunswick for 2001-2002:
Hub Cap Comedy Festival de l'humour, Moncton $25,000
TOTAL $25,000
Cultural Initiatives Program
The Cultural Initiatives Program (CIP) was created in 1984 to help Canadian non-profit, incorporated, professional arts organizations, which demonstrate a clear pan-Canadian dimension by involving artists and audiences from other provinces or territories, to undertake arts activities that will ensure greater exchange and circulation of artists in Canada.
This is the last fiscal year during which applications to CIP will be considered. Festivals previously eligible can submit a request under the Arts Presentation Canada program.
List of the approved recipients in New Brunswick for 2002-2003:
Théâtre Capitol Theatre Inc., Moncton $25,000
Festival des arts visuels en Atlantique inc., Caraquet $14,000
Festival acadien de Caraquet inc., Festival acadien 2002, Caraquet $65,000
Festival acadien de Caraquet inc., Festival acadien de poésie, Caraquet $6,513
Festival by the Sea / Festival sur mer inc., Saint John $45,000 .
Festival de musique de chambre de la Baie des Chaleurs inc.
The Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival, Dalhousie $17,000
International Festival of Baroque Music /
Festival international de musique baroque Inc., Lamèque $38,830
Festival littéraire Northrop Frye Literary Festival Inc., Moncton $20,000
Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival Inc., Fredericton $12,000
Musical Ventures Inc., Fredericton $13,041
FrancoFête Dieppe - Moncton inc., Moncton $21,965
TOTAL $278,349
Cultural Spaces Canada
Cultural Spaces Canada supports cultural infrastructure projects that will ensure greater access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts and museum and heritage displays or that will improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation. Funding is available for construction and renovation of arts and heritage facilities, specialized equipment purchases, feasibility studies, and projects that transform buildings that were not previously used for cultural purposes into arts or heritage facilities.
Deadline:
There is no deadline.
Web site:
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/arts/arts_pol/cultspaces_e.htm
List of the approved recipients in New Brunswick 2001-2002:
Provincial Archives of New Brunswick /
Archives provinciales du Nouveau-Brunswick, Fredericton $42,352
Théâtre Capitol Theatre Inc., Moncton** $300,000
Comité de gestion de la Salle Mathieu Duguay inc., Lamèque $60,000
Centre culturel de Caraquet inc., Caraquet* $1,532,934
List of the approved recipients in New Brunswick for 2002-2003:
La Coopérative de Théâtre l'Escaouette, Moncton * $920,105
Aboriginal Heritage Garden Inc., Eel River Bar* $1,103,850
TOTAL : $3,959,241
**over three years
*over two years
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