Government of Canada announces funding to the Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society
October 15, 2014 – Brandon, Manitoba – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $15,000 in funding to the Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society (BFMAS) for its 2015 Brandon Folk, Music & Art Festival and its year-round programming series. This funding is provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament (Brandon–Souris), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“When we invest in arts and culture, we help enrich the lives of Canadians and support economic growth. The investment announced today will help ensure residents and visitors to western Manitoba have access to top-notch performances.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Year after year, the Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society organizes an impressive festival that features Canadian and international artists and attracts many visitors to the area. I thank them for their hard work and their dedication to the arts!”
—Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament (Brandon–Souris)
“The BFMAS is grateful for the ongoing support from Canadian Heritage. This support enables our organization to bring internationally renowned artists to southwestern Manitoba and helps celebrate and support locally grown art and culture.”
—Shandra MacNeill, Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society
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