The Government of Canada
supports festivals in Sherbrooke
SHERBROOKE, QC, June 25,
2024 /CNW/ - Arts and culture inspire us and bring us
together, in addition to strengthening the vitality of our
communities and our economy. Today, Élisabeth Brière, Member of
Parliament (Sherbrooke), announced
that the Government of Canada is
providing $227,300 in funding for six
cultural events in Sherbrooke. She
made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge,
Minister of Canadian Heritage
This funding, provided through the Local Festivals component of
the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, makes
it possible to offer audiences in Sherbrooke dozens of free shows and an
opportunity to celebrate the history and heritage of the city and
region. To learn more about the recipients and the details of this
funding, consult the attached backgrounder.
Quotes
"When we think about the Eastern Townships, we think about the
many incredible festivals that take place in Sherbrooke. These cultural gatherings allow
people to come together and enjoy extraordinary experiences. By
supporting these festivals, we are promoting the growth of the
local economy as well as the development of our artists and
communities."
—The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage
"I am always impressed by the richness of Sherbrooke's cultural landscape. With these
six festivals taking place across the city, there really is
something to make Sherbrooke a
destination of choice for visitors from throughout Quebec! The financial support announced today
makes it possible to strengthen our dynamic scene, attract visitors
from all over and celebrate our diversity, while also boosting the
local economy. Happy festival season, everyone!"
—Elisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament (Sherbrooke)
Quick Facts
The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program
provides opportunities for Canadians to participate in activities
that showcase local arts and culture or celebrate local history and
heritage.
The Local Festivals component provides funding to local groups
organizing recurring festivals and presenting works by local
artists and artisans; local heritage interpreters or specialists;
and First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers.
Associated Links
- Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
- OFF Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec
| Sherbrooke en musique (French
only)
- Festival de Danse Contemporaine de Sherbrooke (French only)
- Festival des rythmes d'Afrique de Sherbrooke (French only)
- Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke
- Fête du Lac des Nations
- Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada has
announced investments of $227,300 for
six festivals in Sherbrooke. This
funding is provided through the Building Communities Through Arts
and Heritage program, which provides opportunities for Canadians to
participate in activities that showcase local arts and culture or
celebrate local history and heritage. The Local Festivals component
provides funding to local groups organizing recurring festivals and
presenting works by local artists and artisans; local heritage
interpreters or specialists; and First Nations, Inuit and Métis
cultural carriers.
List of festivals receiving funding:
Organization
|
Project
|
Funding
|
Corporation du
printemps musical de Sherbrooke inc.
|
20th OFF Festival des
harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec | Sherbrooke en
musique
|
$31,800
|
ZemmourBallet
|
3rd Festival de Danse
Contemporaine de Sherbrooke
|
$30,600
|
Festival des rythmes
d'Afrique de Sherbrooke
|
21st Festival des
rythmes d'Afrique de Sherbrooke
|
$17,100
|
Festival des traditions
du monde de Sherbrooke
|
27th Festival des
traditions du monde de Sherbrooke
|
$57,600
|
Fête du lac des Nations
inc.
|
42nd Fête du Lac des
Nations
|
$57,600
|
Festival cinéma du
monde de Sherbrooke
|
11th Festival cinéma du
monde de Sherbrooke
|
$32,600
|
SOURCE Canadian Heritage