Government of Canada provides funding for Osprey Arts Centre Association
October 7, 2014 – Shelburne, Nova Scotia – Department of Canadian Heritage
Mark your calendars as two great upcoming seasons of arts programming will be presented to Shelburne residents and visitors at the Osprey Arts Centre.
The Osprey Arts Centre Association will receive funding totalling $20,000 ($10,000 for each fiscal year 2015–16 and 2016–17) through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for its annual arts programming.
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore–St. Margaret’s), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
With this funding, the Osprey Arts Centre Association will annually present over 20 performances featuring established and emerging professional artists from various Canadian provinces. The 2015–16 and 2016–17 season programming includes culturally diverse concerts, dance and theatre performances, and audience development and community outreach activities such as a dance residency, as well as activities intended for young people.
“Our Government is proud to partner with projects that showcase great Canadian artists and performers. This investment demonstrates our commitment to supporting initiatives that enrich the economic and cultural life of our communities.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I want to congratulate the organizers and many volunteers who contribute to the success of this annual programming. It provides opportunities for Shelburne residents to enjoy varied professional cultural experiences in their own community.”
—Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore–St. Margaret’s)
“The support of the Department of Canadian Heritage is critical to the ability of the Osprey to continue to present our annual program of high-quality performing arts. With this support, we are able to present the finest in regional and national artists on our stage.”
—Darcy Rhyno, General Manager, Osprey Arts Centre Association
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