Government of Canada provides funding to Wyatt Heritage Properties
June 9, 2015 – Summerside, Prince-Edward Island – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament (Egmont), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $32,800 in funding to Wyatt Heritage Properties.
This funding, provided under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will allow Wyatt Heritage Properties to host the 8th edition of the Celebrate Culture Summerside Arts Showcase – Arts in Motion, which will take place in Summerside from July 20 to August 7, 2015.
“Our Government regularly supports projects that provide access to exciting and enriching cultural events and encourages Canadians to take part in them. I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude to everyone involved in the Summerside Arts Showcase.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“This event is a celebration of arts and culture from around the world. Our Government is thrilled to encourage an organization that undoubtedly contributes to the cultural vitality of our community.”
—The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament (Egmont)
“The Arts in Motion Program would not be possible without the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Program dollars support and increase the capacities of our citizens, while simultaneously celebrating our Island culture and artistic community.”
—Lori Ellis, Manager of Heritage and Cultural Properties
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