March 24, 2015 – Holland Centre, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $10,000 through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund to support the 12th annual SweetWater Music Festival. The three-day classical music festival will feature performances by professional artists from across Canada and abroad.
Larry Miller, Member of Parliament (Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“Our Government is proud to support the SweetWater Music Festival. This festival contributes to the region’s cultural and economic vitality and brings Canadians closer together through the enjoyment of the arts.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I am pleased the Government of Canada is once again supporting the SweetWater Music Festival, and I congratulate them on their 12th annual festival.”
—Larry Miller, Member of Parliament (Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound)
“We are honoured to receive recognition and support from the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage for SweetWater’s 12th anniversary year. With this assistance, we are able to continue to provide our community with unique programming that blends local, national and international talents.”
—Mark Fewer, Artistic Director, SweetWater Music Festival
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