Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
May 6, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Arts and Heritage Events

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Grenfell Historical Society Meet and Greet tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 10:00 a.m. the event will take place at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre in St. Anthony.

Minister Mitchelmore, will also speak at the 2016 Arts and Letters Awards tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 8:00 p.m. the event will take place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's.

The Arts and Letters Awards Program encourages the creation of new works of art by both professional and non-professional artists. Original creative work in literature, music, and visual art are eligible. Additional information on the program can be found by visiting: www.btcrd.gov.nl.ca/artsculture/artsandletters/index.html.

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Media contact:

Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications
Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
709-729-4570
tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

2016 05 06                              3:10 p.m.