Government of Canada supports the Centre d’art actuel Bang in Chicoutimi
February 19, 2015 – Saguenay, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced $45,000 in funding for the Centre d’art actuel Bang in Chicoutimi. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will be used to repair outdoor facades and upgrade the shipping and receiving area.
“Our Government is pleased to offer Canadians better access to the arts by supporting established cultural venues in their regions.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“This funding will help the Centre d’art actuel Bang become, more than ever, a regional development partner that promotes research and the sharing of contemporary artistic practices.”
—The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
“Bang will be better able to support artists and offer a more suitable venue for the presentation of artworks, thanks to these many improvements and the purchase and installation of specialized equipment. The support of Canadian Heritage has made all the difference.”
—Sébastien Harvey, Executive Director, Centre d'art actuel Bang
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