Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011
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News release
City approves cultural and theatre grants for 176 Organizations
March 17, 2011 - INFORMATION BULLETIN: Cultural organizations, including the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, today received more than $7 million in cultural grants and $2.5 in theatre rental grants from the City of Vancouver.
Council approved
$2,984,600 in operating grants for
94 organizations and
5 major exhibiting organizations;
$2,583,300 in theatre rental grants for
21 organizations;
and
$502,100 in project grants for
56 organizations.
Theatre rental grants will provide assistance for resident companies including the
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company and
Ballet B.C.
Grants provide assistance to develop, create, and produce cultural programs that enhance the quality of life for Vancouver residents and visitors.
The funds support music, dance, visual and media arts, film screenings, theatre, festivals, multi-media exhibits and more.
Many of the organizations receiving grants will participate in
Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebrations, showcasing the city’s vibrant and diverse arts and culture.
Major institutions receiving grant support for permanent and temporary exhibitions include the
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Museum of Vancouver, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Artists and
performers will
benefit from
mentorships and
residencies hosted by the arts and cultural organizations receiving the grants.
Grant requests are evaluated on artistic merit, organizational competence, community impact, and alignment with and support for the City’s cultural vision and strategic cultural values.
This year’s grant funding is higher than last year’s total.
More information is available in the reports at:
Cultural grants report and the
theatre rental grant report.
Media contact:
City of Vancouver
Corporate Communications
604.871.6336
media@vancouver.ca