Minister Copps Announces Funding for Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, April 14, 2003 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps today announced funding of $323,275 for a variety of arts, culture and heritage initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador."The Government of Canada is committed to support the arts sector, which contributes so much to the cultural life of our communities," said Minister Copps. "We believe it is essential to support and promote artistic creativity and public access to the arts. These projects represent some of the best of Newfoundland and Labrador's talent and culture."
Funding is provided by Canadian Heritage, through the Arts Presentation Canada (APC) Program, the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (CAHSP), and the Trade Routes Program.
The APC Program seeks to give Canadians more access to direct experiences of the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences provided by arts presenters.
The CAHSP's objective is to support modern management and greater financial stability in arts and heritage organizations. This national program improves conditions for cultural organizations in local Canadian communities.
Trade Routes is the Department of Canadian Heritage's strategy to expand international markets for Canada's arts and cultural sector.
Funding for these initiatives was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget.
See attached list for project descriptions and funding amounts.
Information:
Sonya-Kim St-Julien
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
List of Projects in Newfoundland and Labrador Funded by Canadian Heritage Announced April 14, 2003
ARTS PRESENTATION CANADA PROGRAM
Atlantic Presenters' Association - Contact East, $54,000 - A showcase for the performing arts in Atlantic Canada, this event will take place in September 2003, bringing regional artists together with regional, national and international buyers.
Festival 500, $42,000 - A biennial international festival of choral music that will take place in St. John's, in Labrador, and on the west coast of the province. This funding is for the 2005 event.
St. John's International Women's Film and Video Festival, $25,000 - For expansion of the Festival, particularly its capacity to present culturally diverse artists from across Canada. The Festival will be held October 15-19, in St. John's.
St. John's Folk Arts Council - 27th Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, $24,000 - To help fund performances and interactive workshops involving local folk artists and those from other areas of Canada. The Folk Festival takes place on the first weekend in August, in Bannerman Park, St. John's.
Labrador Creative Arts Festival Inc. - Seasons of Labrador: Rarely Just Four, $19,000 - An arts festival that gives young people from all over Labrador the opportunity to interact with professional artists in such disciplines as music, writing, dance and puppetry. The festival takes place in Goose Bay, in November.
Resource Centre for the Arts (RCA) - Festival 5, $11,000 - The RCA's annual multidisciplinary festival, including dance, visual arts, literature, music and new media.
Eastern Horizons Literary Group Inc. - Write On! Celebrating Children's Literature, $7,875 - A festival of events for young people, writers, artists, and the general public, featuring some of Canada's leading writers and illustrators of children's literature.
Eastport Peninsula Heritage Society Inc. - Winterset in Summer Festival, $6,000 - A literary festival consisting of public readings, writing workshops, and a writers' camp for children and youth.
CANADIAN ARTS AND HERITAGE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
Resource Centre for the Arts, $26,600 - To assist in the development of an action plan to achieve operational and fiscal stability.
St. John's Folk Arts Council, $14,800 - To develop a comprehensive promotion and marketing plan that would have national and international reach.
St. John's International Women's Film and Video Festival, $45,000 - To assist the Festival in restructuring its administration, strengthening its capacity for fundraising and increasing its ability to access the Francophone and international markets.
TRADE ROUTES PROGRAM
Atlantic Presenters' Association - Contact East, $48,000 - This funding supports professional develo pment in international business through workshops, the development of new alliances, and mentorships. Other goals are to increase the Atlantic region's position in global cultural trade and to create marketing opportunities for touring acts from Atlantic Canada to work outside the country.
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