Québec Area Festivals Receive Significant Government of Canada Investment
News release
QUÉBEC, August 10, 2021
Festivals help build strong, vibrant, prosperous communities. They bring us together and create memorable experiences. The past year has been challenging for cultural organizations as the arts and culture sector was hit particularly hard. The Government of Canada is pleased to help artists and creative professionals find solutions to their current challenges.
During his visit to Quebec’s capital for a meeting with la Corporation des fêtes historiques de Québec representatives, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced more than $1.4 million in funding for 20 festivals in the Québec region that have already taken place or will be held this summer.
The Government of Canada funding was through the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
For more information, please consult the list of recipient festivals in the information table.
Quick facts
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The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program helps give local artists, artisans, heritage performers and specialists more opportunities to engage with their communities through festivals, events and projects. This program also allows local groups to celebrate their region’s history and heritage.
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The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides funding to organizations that host arts festivals and seasonal professional performance programs, as well as their support organizations.