Government of Canada supports renovation of building
September 5, 2014 – Tweed, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada has provided $15,000 to the Tweed & Area Arts Council under the Legacy Fund of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program to support the renovation of the Actinolite United Church.
Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings), announced the funding today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Funding will support the final renovations needed to fully transform the building into the Marble Arts Centre.
“Our Government is proud to invest in commemorative projects like this one that are important reminders of the people, places and events that have helped make Canada what it is today.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I am proud to support our Tweed & Area Arts Council. The Marble Arts Centre plays an important role, and these upgrades will benefit our community for many more years to come.”
—Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings)
“We are grateful to Canadian Heritage for providing the support that will allow us to finalize the Church renovation and for helping our community celebrate this milestone. The Marble Arts Centre is the cultural heart of our community, and we invite everyone to take part in the activities hosted at the Centre.”
—Bonnie Marentette, Chair, Tweed & Area Arts Council
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