Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Fine Craft and Design Fair

The Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, will speak at the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador�s Fine Craft and Design Fair tomorrow (Wednesday, November 11) at 3:30 p.m. at the St. John�s Arts and Culture Centre.

Minister Skinner will also present the awards of excellence to this year�s recipients.

The 2009 fair marks the 36th season that the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has hosted the event. In addition to attracting exhibitors from across the province and Canada, the event includes live music, storytelling, and other demonstrations.

For more information, please visit www.craftcouncil.nl.ca. 

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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca 

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