Government of Canada provides funding to the Station Arts Centre
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - March 16, 2015) - Department of Canadian Heritage
Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the Station Arts Centre Co-operative will benefit from a boost of $3,652 to its fundraising efforts through the Saskatoon Community Foundation.
The Government of Canada is providing this funding to the Saskatoon Community Foundation to manage and invest on behalf of the Station Arts Centre through the Endowment Incentives component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund, which encourages Canadians to donate to professional arts organizations.
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"Arts and cultural organizations like the Station Arts Centre strengthen our communities and enrich the quality of life of Canadians. Through the funding announced today, we are pleased to contribute to the long-term financial health of this charming community-based theatre".
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"For 25 years, the Station Arts Centre has been fulfilling its mission of sharing its love for the arts with Saskatchewan residents and visitors. We are always proud to help organizations that are committed to showcasing and promoting our fascinating artistic and cultural scene."
-Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin)
"This year, the Station Arts Centre is celebrating 25 years of professional arts presentation on our prairie stage. Our sincere thanks to the Department of Canadian Heritage for supporting rural arts programming in Saskatchewan-for the next 25 years and beyond-through the Canada Cultural Investment Fund."
-Nadine Ens, Director of Operations, Station Arts Centre
"The Saskatoon Community Foundation is proud to steward and manage these funds on behalf of Station Arts Centre, and to help this important community organization to grow and thrive."
-Trevor Forrest, Executive Director, Saskatoon Community Foundation
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Canada Cultural Investment Fund
Saskatoon Community Foundation
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