$15,000 Invested Towards Publication of Arts and Culture Magazine

Riddle Fence Inc. has received $15,000 through the Provincial Government’s Cultural Economic Development Program to assist with production costs of Riddle Fence, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based arts and culture magazine

“This local publication includes high calibre work in such genres as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and artwork,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to support such renowned publications that contribute to the province’s art sector as well as the literary community.”

Riddle Fence is published three times a year by Riddle Fence Inc., a registered Canadian charity.

“Our publication has enjoyed a healthy reputation and readership in its first three years, but we’re still a start-up,” said Shoshanna Wingate, Executive Director of Riddle Fence. “The support we receive from the Cultural Economic Development Program is critical to our success and stability. Without grants, we wouldn’t be able to continue to publish.”

For more information about Riddle Fence visit www.riddlefence.com. 

Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador provides $2.9 million through its Cultural Economic Development Program to support arts, cultural, and heritage initiatives throughout the province. Projects are selected based on the strength of the business plan, vision, and potential development within the sector. For more information on the Cultural Economic Development Program and application guidelines, visit www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/heritage/cedp/index.html. 

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