Government of Canada supports Neruda Arts
May 29, 2015 – Kitchener, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $35,000 through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for Neruda Arts. This funding will support Neruda’s 2015 World Concert Series and the Kultrun World Music Festival.
Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our Government’s commitment to giving Canadians access to professional artistic performances. We are proud to support organizations that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of their community.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I am pleased the Government of Canada is supporting Neruda Arts, an organization that has been an increasingly strong presence in the arts and culture of Waterloo Region.”
—Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament, (Kitchener Centre)
“The funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage is helping Neruda Arts present an unparalleled lineup of high-calibre world music artists representative of the Waterloo Region’s growing diversity and reputation as a cosmopolitan as well as cultural centre.”
—Isabel Cisterna, Artistic Director, Neruda Arts
Marisa Monnin
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Member of Parliament (Kitchener Centre)
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