Minister Steven Guilbeault announces more than $1.8 million in funding for arts, culture and heritage organizations in Victoria that support festivals, performing arts, literature, museums and more

“Our government understands that our cultural and creative sectors are important drivers of both social inclusion and economic growth. These investments demonstrate our commitment to helping arts organizations express their creativity, strengthen our communities and create meaningful opportunities for engagement. We are proud to celebrate the richness and diversity of Victoria’s cultural scene.”

—The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“TouchWood Editions is proud to say that we’re supported by Canadian Heritage through the Canada Book Fund, and we are grateful for the investment. This funding has allowed us to adapt to industry challenges, to keep up with rapidly changing technological advancements and thrive in today’s publishing markets."

—Taryn Boyd, Publisher, TouchWood Editions Ltd.

“Festivals create deep cultural, traditional and emotional connections within our communities, bringing people together in celebration and camaraderie. As we prepare for the 157^th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival over the May long weekend, I’d like to express my appreciation to Canadian Heritage for its continued support. Without this investment, we would not be able to deliver the unique, high-quality programming that anchors this well-loved and much anticipated yearly event in Victoria.”

—Jim Maxwell, President, Victoria Highland Games Association

• The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program provides funding to increase opportunities for local artists, artisans, heritage performers or specialists to be involved in their community through festivals, events and projects. It also allows local groups to commemorate their local history and heritage.

• The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters.

• The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation. The Fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.

• The Canada Arts Training Fund supports the training of artists with high potential through organizations that offer high-calibre training.

• The Canada Book Fund promotes a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books.

• The Canada Music Fund supports a wide range of musicians and entrepreneurs who create, produce and market original and diverse Canadian music.

• The Canada Cultural Investment Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations be better rooted and recognized in their communities.

• The Museums Assistance Program supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. The program fosters the preservation of Indigenous culture and facilitates access to heritage collections for all Canadians. It also promotes professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions.

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Associated links

• Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
• Canada Arts Training Fund
• Canada Book Fund – Support for Publishers
• Canada Cultural Investment Fund – First Spark Initiative
• Canada Arts Presentation Fund
• Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund
• Collective Initiatives – Canada Music Fund
• Museums Assistance Program

For more information (media only), please contact:

Camille Gagné-Raynauld
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
camille.gagne@canada.ca

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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