NLIS 4
August 27, 2004
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
Projects approved under
Cultural Economic Development Program
Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister Paul
Shelley today announced that a total of 15 projects have been approved under
the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) at an estimated value of
$115,000. The program represents $825,000 of a total $2.5 million investment
by government in Budget 2004 to encourage and support the continued success
and growth of creative artists and cultural industries in the province.
"Government is clearly committed to the
recognition and promotion of our province�s culture and heritage. The
Cultural Economic Development Program is one way we are continuing to invest
in the continued development and promotion of both the arts and heritage
sectors in our province," said Minister Shelley. "Investments made
through this program work to assist individuals and organizations to further
develop and expand their respective sectors, while helping to create greater
awareness and interest in cultural industries in the province and throughout
the world."
The CEDP supports both the arts and heritage
sectors. The arts sector will see investment in the areas of operational
support, marketing and export for cultural products, as well as professional
development. The heritage sector will see investment in the areas of
conservation, presentation and interpretation of heritage resources, as well
as professional development for heritage professionals.
Minister Shelley said that government
recognizes the important social and economic contribution that creative
artists and cultural industries make to the quality of life for all
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and the important role they play in
government�s plan to diversify and grow the economy. "Our investment
in projects through this program is made on sound market and business
planning that results in economic return, thereby contributing to the long
term sustainability of the arts and heritage sectors. These projects provide
new opportunity for creative artists in the province, an important component
of government�s commitment to keep skilled and creative talent in the
province."
For more information on the Cultural Economic
Development Program, or to receive a copy of the program guidelines, contact
Eleanor Dawson, Cultural Development Officer, at (709) 729-7397.
Media contact: Tansy Mundon, Communications,
(709) 729-0928.
Backgrounder
Projects approved through the
Cultural Economic Development Program
Andy Jones Productions
Andy Jones Productions received $10,000 to support tour related costs for
the production King O�Fun. The show will tour in Whitehorse,
Dawson City, Calgary, Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops and Edmonton from
January to March of 2005. Owner Andy Jones is a resident of St. John�s. He
co-founded and worked at the Resource Centre for the Arts at the LSPU Hall
where he wrote, acted in, and directed many productions. He is probably best
known for his work with Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO.
Battery Radio
Battery Radio received $3,502 to assist with travel costs for producer Chris
Brookes to attend the Prix Europa showcase in Berlin, Germany in October
2004 where the feature documentary Not Fit For It will be shown. Not
Fit For It is set in Newfoundland and Labrador and features local
performers, writers, city and rural residents. Not Fit For It will be
the only Canadian-produced feature showcased at the festival. The Prix
Europa festival, taking place from October 15-23, is the largest and most
important European showcase for radio features, is attended by over 700
participants and screens a limited number of productions. Chris Brookes is
an independent radio feature producer and audio artist based in St. John�s.
His production company, Battery Radio, sponsors his own productions and
those of affiliated Newfoundland and Labrador producers.
Eastern Edge Gallery
The Eastern Edge Galley received $10,000 to offset costs associated with
developing its marketing and promotional campaign. Funding will support an
enhanced newsletter publication as a professional marketing tool to increase
profile of the Gallery�s activities and of contemporary art practice in
the province; exhibition promotional materials for two exhibitions involving
Newfoundland and Labrador artists for distribution through national
artist-run gallery networks; and the production of an educational brochure
to introduce gallery audiences, school groups, media, government, business
and others access to artist-run culture and the world of contemporary art.
Eastern Edge Gallery is a non-commercial, artist-run centre that is
committed to exhibiting Canadian contemporary art in diverse media,
including visual, audio, interactive, performance, video and film.
Exploits Valley Heritage Society
The Exploits Valley Heritage Society received $1,500 to support the
production of a heritage passport to raise public awareness and to promote
culture and heritage in the region. The Exploits Heritage Council is a
network comprised of heritage centres in the Exploits region whose
membership includes the Exploits Valley Tourism Association, the Exploits
Valley Economic Development Corporation, and the provincial heritage
organizations.
Landwash Distribution Co. Ltd.
Landwash Distribution Co. Ltd. received $5,000 to cover costs associated
with hiring a consultant to work with the company to increase and improve
its capacity. Specifically, the consultant will undertake a six-week study
on the company with the goal of enhancing productivity. Landwash
Distribution Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1999 as a distributor of
Newfoundland and Labrador music in the form of CDs, tapes, books and videos.
The company currently distributes 230 different selections for 100 artists
and is also designated as a FACTOR recognized distributor.
Museum Association of Newfoundland and
Labrador (MANL)
The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANL) received $6,849
to offset the cost of offering two workshops for its members. These
workshops will provide increased skills for staff at regional and community
museums, resulting in increased professional programming and greater
visitation potential. MANL is a non-profit, charitable organization
representing institutions and individuals interested in the preservation and
promotion of the province�s material and cultural heritage The Association
was incorporated in 1980 under the leadership of a volunteer Board of
Directors and has grown to include 168 member museums and heritage
societies, and 145 individual members.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health and
Community Services Archive and Museum
The Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services Archive and
Museum (NLHSCAM) received $5,265 for the compilation of an oral record on
the history of the cottage hospital system in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Research obtained through this project will become part of the archive and
will be used in the development of a museum exhibit. The project will
preserve medical history for all regions of the province and will provide
knowledge of our heritage through access of records and materials obtained.
The NLHSCAM is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to
document and preserve the historical record of health care in the province.
Newfoundland Historic Trust
The Newfoundland Historic Trust received $7,650 to assist with costs
associated with Doors Open 2004. This international program gives the
public access to normally inaccessible areas, particularly buildings of
architectural or historical significance. The province�s pilot Doors
Open program initiated in September 2003 was a highly successful
initiative that increased public awareness and support of the value of
heritage and the importance of heritage preservation by demonstrating its
relevance to modern life. The Newfoundland Historic Trust is a charitable,
membership-driven organization dedicated to the preservation of built
heritage in the province through research, advocacy and education.
Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and
Labrador (PMNL)
The Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador received $20,000 to
offset the cost of completing several elements of an exhibit design for the
Innu, Inuit and settlers component at the Labrador Interpretation Centre.
The Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador has its foundations in
the 1871 establishment of a facility to house the collections of the
Newfoundland Geological Survey. It was re-established in 1950 by the
provincial government�s Historic
Resources Act.
Resource Centre for the Arts (RCA)
The Resource Centre for the Arts (RCA) received a total of $20,000 for
operational support. Funding will specifically support core staff salaries
and professional consultancy services deemed essential for improving the
long-term sustainability of this cultural icon within the province. In
addition, the Resource Centre for the Arts Visual received $7,000 to support
a marketing strategy for the gallery, including the development of a
marketing package and the development of an enhanced Web site. Incorporated
in 1972, the RCA is a not-for-profit organization consisting of the RCA
Theatre Company, RCA Visual Gallery and the RCA Hall Operations. The
organization was formed by Newfoundland and Labrador artists with a mandate
to focus on the development, promotion and presentation of local arts and
artists.
Sculpture by Luben Inc.
Sculpture by Luben Inc. received $5,000 to support the production of a
52-page retrospective art catalogue, a principal component of the
organization�s national and international marketing campaign to promote
Luben�s work nationally and internationally. The catalogue will be
distributed to private and public galleries, libraries, foundations,
Canadian Embassies around the world, and to private collectors in Europe,
North America and Asia. Sculpture by Luben Inc. was incorporated in
September 1991 by artist and owner Luben Boykov. The company operates from
two locations: a sculpture studio in Flatrock and the Garden Foundry in Logy
Bay.
Sheila�s Brush Theatre Company
Sheila�s Brush Theatre Company received $8,000 to offset costs related to
touring the theatrical production Little Jack the Little Fisherman at
the Cumberland Country Theatre in Halifax and the Lincoln Centre in New
York. Little Jack the Little Fisherman was mounted for the Contact
East conference in 2003 and received much acclaim and numerous invitations
to perform at international festivals and events. Sheila�s Brush Theatre
Company made its debut performance in the fall of 1979 at the LSPU Hall in
St. John's with a production of The Hag, derived from the collective
dream folklore of Newfoundland.
The Friends of Cape St. Mary�s
The Friends of Cape St. Mary�s received $3,000 to cover costs associated
with the production of the Cape St. Mary�s Performance Series held
throughout the summer at the Ecological Reserve Centre. The Cape St. Mary�s
Performance series which began in 1999 provides a platform for established
and new performers in the arts, and provides exposure for a number of local
traditional performers.
Trinity Historical Society
The Trinity Historical Society received $2,450 to support a professional
development project. Funding will support costs associated with sending a
person to Ross Farms in New Ross, Nova Scotia for a one-week course to learn
the basic skills in the craft of cooperage. After learning this skill, the
individual will be employed by the Trinity Historical Society to provide
demonstrations on the art of cooperage at the Trinity Museum throughout the
summer months. The Trinity Historical Society is a non-profit organization
whose mandate is to promote and preserve the history and heritage of the
community of Trinity.
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