Tourism, Culture and Recreation September 2, 2008 Province Provides Support for Performing Arts The Performing Arts Sector in Newfoundland and Labrador has received an additional $132,200 in operational and project support through the Provincial Government�s Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP). The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, said that the performing arts sector in our province has seen significant growth in recent years. "Newfoundland and Labrador continues to produce some of the finest actors, musicians and dancers in the world," said Minister Jackman. "The Provincial Government�s ongoing investment in the performing arts speaks to the high value we place on arts and culture and the people who bring their creative spirit to audiences both in this province and around the world." Recent CEDP support for the performing arts sector includes: In addition to previously announced support provided to the performing arts sector through the $1.2 million CEDP (Arts) initiative, the Provincial Government also supports the sector with grants to artists and organizations provided through the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC), and through such entities as the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC). For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/services_programs/CEDP/ARTS/ . - 30 - Media contact: 2008 09 02 2:10 p.m. |
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