The federal government announced yesterday 77 new investments in B.C.'s cultural communities aimed at creating jobs and economic growth throughout the province
The investments – announced by James Moore, minister of Canadian heritage and official languages – are intended to strengthen the economy and boost tourism.
Among the organizations receiving support are the:
- Denman Island Recreation Committee;
- Dance Victoria Society;
- Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists;
- Burnaby Art Gallery; and
- Société francophone de Victoria.
Bill MacDonald, executive director of the Smith Foundation and curator of the Artists For Kids collection, said: “Having the federal government as a supporting partner means much to the emergence of this new cultural institution for Metro Vancouver.
“The acclaimed Artists For Kids permanent collection will finally be shared with the local community. This new public art gallery tailored to young audiences will also celebrate Canadian culture by providing fitting inspiration to the next generation of great Canadian artists.”
The Government of Canada has provided total funding of $3,765,950 through six programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Jennifer Harrison
@JHarrisonBIV