Government of Canada Supports the Réseau atlantique de diffusion des arts de la scène

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CARAQUET, April 1, 2004 -- The Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of State (Infrastructure) and Member of Parliament (Fredericton), on behalf of the Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced funding for the Réseau atlantique de diffusion des arts de la scène (RADARTS) to support its Cercle d'auteurs project. This funding will help Atlantic songwriters and performers connect with local audiences and showcase their talents throughout the Atlantic provinces."The Government of Canada is committed to creating strong links among Canadians from all regions of Canada, in order to enhance our quality of life," said Minister of State Scott. "Our country's artists and cultural organizations contribute to the development of Canadian society while ensuring a legacy for future generations.""Music is an incredible means of expression through which our artists are able to nourish our imagination and to demonstrate the wealth and diversity of our culture," said Minister Chalifour Scherrer. "I am proud that the Government of Canada is supporting a project that allows artists and their audiences, from here and abroad, to increasingly move to the beat of the same drum."RADARTS will receive $6,500 to organize a songwriters' circle, in which four songwriters and performers will share their creative processes and their song collections with the public in an intimate setting. As well, workshops on song creation will be presented to high school students in the region. These musical showcases will occur in more than a dozen communities throughout the Atlantic region. Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Arts Presentation Canada program. This program seeks to give Canadians more access to direct experiences of the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentation of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences by arts presenters.Funding for this initiative was provided for in the March 2004 federal Budget.Information:Mylène Dupéré Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage (819) 997-7788 Mary JohnsonCommunicationsOffice of the Honourable Andy Scott(613) 952-1684

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