Government of Yukon
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FOR RELEASE #07-034
March 6, 2007
Arts Fund Supports Yukon Arts And Cultural Projects
WHITEHORSE - Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor announced that 14 community groups and arts collectives will share $145,100 in funding made available through the Arts Fund.
The December 2006 Arts Fund intake received 15 applications, with requests totalling $193,948.
"The Yukon government is proud to support community groups and collectives pursuing creative endeavours that enrich our lives and our communities," Taylor said. "Artistic expression offers people a way to connect with each other - to celebrate our differences, similarities and achievements."
The Arts Fund is an applicant-driven funding program that supports artists and communities in creative endeavors such as festivals, events, training, touring and art creation in all forms. The fund is adjudicated four times a year by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council in an arms-length process.
"The Vuntut Gwitchin are appreciative of the support from the Arts Fund for the Old Crow Fiddle Festival, a three-day event to be scheduled this spring," Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Joe Linklater said. "This partnership provides an opportunity for local and regional musicians to showcase their talent, enhance interest in Athabascan fiddle music, allow for music instruction to our youth, and keep Gwitchin and non-Gwitchin folks dancing for hours."
The next deadline for Arts Fund applications is March 15. Applicants are encouraged to consult with the program officer before applying, by telephone 667-3535 or e-mail artsfund@gov.yk.ca.
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List of Arts Fund December 2006 recipients attached.
| Contact: | |
| Roxanne Vallevand Cabinet Communications 867-633-7949 roxanne.vallevand@gov.yk.ca |
Karen Keeley Communications, Tourism and Culture 867-667-8304 karen.keeley@gov.yk.ca |
ATTACHMENT: December 2006 Arts Fund Recipients
|
APPLICANT |
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS |
FUNDING AWARDED |
| All City Concert Band Society | Junior and Senior Concert Bands 2007 Festival Trips |
$15,500 |
| Anvil Range Arts Society (ARAS) | Public arts and crafts workshops and gala at Crane and Sheep Viewing Festival |
$1,100 |
| Artsnet Society | Production of Artsnet, a Yukon arts and culture magazine |
$5,000 |
| Canadian Snow Sculpture Team 2007 | Participation in international snow carving competitions and exhibitions |
$4,500 |
| Dawson City Arts Society - Odd Gallery | Odd Gallery exhibitions and Artists’ Residency Series |
$30,000 |
| Dawson City Music Festival | Spring into Summer 2007 Concert Series in Dawson City featuring Yukon and national touring artists |
$5,500 |
| LINK Dance Foundation Society | Dancing in the Streets 2007 - creation and performance of a site-specific dance piece |
$9,000 |
| Rotary Club of Whitehorse | Rotary Music Festival 2007 |
$5,000 |
| Society for Education and Culture | Artist Series 2007 concerts and cultural events in Haines Junction |
$12,500 |
| Teslin Recreation Society | Traditional Tlingit Art Appreciation Project - traditional arts workshop |
$3,500 |
| Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation | Old Crow Fiddle Festival - showcasing Gwitchin music and local regional and national fiddlers with workshops and performances |
$12,500 |
| Yukon Art Society | Arts in the Park 2007 - a 12 week outdoor festival showcasing Yukon visual and performing artists |
$16,000 |
| Yukon Educational Theatre | Inzanity! Community Celebrations Projects and willow-making special event during Canada Winter Games |
$10,000 |
| Yukon Summer Music Camp | Yukon Summer Music Camp 2007 - music instruction workshops for children, youth and adults |
$15,000 |
|
TOTAL: |
$145,100 |