NLIS 68 March 22, 2001 (Tourism, Culture and Recreation) Minister announces funding for Arts and Letters Competition Kevin Aylward, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today announced additional funding in the amount of $40,000 for the Arts and Letters Competition bringing the total funding amount to $76,000. "For almost 50 years, the Arts and Letters Competition, funded by the provincial government, has served to stimulate both amateur and professional creative activity through the annual competition," said Minister Aylward. "This year, the Arts and Letters Competition will receive additional funding in the amount of $40,000 in recognition of the program�s 50th anniversary in 2002." The Arts and Letters Competition includes nine areas of competition; poetry and short fiction, non-fictional prose, drama script, musical competition, painting, drawing and print making, photography (colour and black and white) and three dimensional art. Each year, the department receives hundreds of entries from participants of all ages. This is certainly an indication of the popularity of the competition. "I am delighted that government is able to assist in the anniversary celebrations of such a valuable program, which I am sure will continue to successfully cultivate and represent the interests and talents of Newfoundland and Labrador artists," added Minister Aylward.
Media contact: Catherina Kennedy, Communications (709)729-0928. 2001 03 22 4:40 p.m.
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