Communities thrive when artists and audiences can gather in vibrant cultural spaces. These places serve as hubs of creativity, discovery and collaboration. They welcome all to take part in performances, exhibits, music, film and more.
Prince Edward Island has a dynamic arts scene-making it a destination for tourists, performers and locals alike. The island is rich in local organizations that support the delivery of workshops, mentoring and activities that inspire people from all walks of life. Cultural spaces require maintenance, upgrades and new equipment to remain engaging and relevant for artists and audiences.
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), announced that $590,000 from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund has been awarded to four organizations on Prince Edward Island. Mr. Casey made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, during a visit to one of the funding recipients, FilmPEI in Charlottetown.
FilmPEI is receiving $20,000 for facility and electrical upgrades and the acquisition of specialized equipment, including physical and digital storage spaces. These improvements will enable the organization to better serve its members with updated technology, enhanced information management and improved studio capacity. Throughout the renovations, the organization will continue to operate at its full capacity while attracting new artists and users, including people from diverse and underserved populations.
The other organizations receiving funding are the Confederation Centre for the Arts ($350,000), the Under the Spire Music Festival ($200,000) and the P.E.I. Arts Guild ($20,000).
