April 9, 2014 – Montréal, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada has provided $45,000 through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for the 2nd edition of the Biennale internationale d’art numérique (BIAN) and the 15th edition of the Elektra Festival. This was announced today by Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover.
This funding will be used to present programming for these two events, including exhibits, concerts, and a range of public awareness activities, especially for young people.
"BIAN and Elektra offer high calibre shows and artistic experiences to lovers of digital and electronic culture. Congratulations to the organizers, who are making Montréal a hub for these arts disciplines."—
—Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
”I reiterate my gratitude for the confidence and the ongoing support that the Government of Canada shows to our activities. Its essential and renewed financial support helps in offering a variety of artistic experiences to the public."
—Alain Thibault, Artistic and Executive Director, Biennale internationale d’art numérique
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