Tourism, Culture and Recreation
April 17, 2007

Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Acquisitions for
2006 Art Procurement Program

The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will hold a news conference Wednesday, April 18, 10:00 a.m., at The Rooms (Level 3), to announce recent acquisitions made under the 2006 Art Procurement Program and showcase some of the works purchased.

The Art Procurement Program, established in 1982, recognizes and promotes the works of the province�s visual artists by exhibiting original art works in public buildings. This program offers visual artists � amateur, emerging and established � a chance to showcase their art to the public and increases awareness of the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives.

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Media contacts:

Deanne Hayward
Director of Marketing and Development
The Rooms Corporation
709-757-8070, 691-5681
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca

2007 04 17                                                   10:10 a.m.

 


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