HALIFAX, August 9, 2010 - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for 21 arts, culture and heritage projects in the Halifax Regional Municipality and area. Minister Moore made the announcement at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia during the International Busker Festival, in the presence of community representatives.
The funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the International Busker Festival, Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, the Halifax Jazz Festival and many others.
"Arts and culture are often the very soul of a municipality. The Halifax Regional Municipality and area is living proof of that with its many art galleries, museums, architectural sites, and live performances," said Minister Moore. "By investing in cultural and artistic projects, our Government is proud to encourage this creativity so that residents and visitors can enjoy an even richer and more vibrant quality of life."
The Government of Canada has provided funding totalling $1,135,502 under five programs of the Department of Canadian Heritage: the
Canada Arts Presentation Fund , the
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, the
Canada Cultural Investment Fund (Endowment Incentives component), and the
Museums Assistance Program . To find out more about the projects, see the attached backgrounder.
Matthew Deacon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
matthew.deacon@pch.gc.ca Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
The following are the projects that are part of this announcement for the cultural sector in the Halifax Regional Municipality and area:
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund is designed to give Canadians increased access to the variety and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals and performances, and other artistic experiences.
- Live Art Production Society Contemporary Danse Series, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, Halifax - $262,000
- TD Halifax Jazz Festival, Halifax - $114,000
- Kinetic Studio Series, Halifax - $85,000
- Scotia Festival of Music, Halifax - $59,000
- SuperNova Theatre Festival 2010, Dartmouth - $27,434
- 2010 Halifax International Busker Festival, Dartmouth - $22,000
- Halifax Comedy Festival, Halifax, $21,000
- The Atlantic Fringe Festival, Halifax - $14,000
- Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival, Halifax - $6,000
- Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax - $5,000
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.
- Halifax Pride, Halifax - $19,000
- Maritime Fiddle Festival, Dartmouth - $12,200
- Halifax County Exhibition, Middle Musquodoboit - $7,600
- Africville Festival / Reunion, Halifax - $7,100
- Saint Antonios Lebanese Festival, Halifax - $5,900
- Sambro Sou'Wester Days 2010, Halifax - $5,500
- Annual Women's Heritage Celebration, Lake Charlotte - $2,200
The Endowment Incentives component encourages Canadians to donate to professional arts organizations. This year, the Government of Canada is providing 71 cents for every dollar donated by the private sector.
- Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, Symphony Nova Scotia Society, Halifax - $356,021
The Museums Assistance Program provides funding to Canadian museums and related institutions for projects that foster excellence in museum activities and that facilitate access to the treasures of our collective heritage
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax - $70,900
- Pier 21 Society - Digital Collections Management, Halifax - $18,647
- The Discovery Centre - Diamonds Exhibition, Halifax - $15,000
