Central Okanagan Prepares for Two More Seasons of Performing Arts

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Feb. 26, 2015) - Department of Canadian Heritage

The Government of Canada will provide funding of $30,000 ($15,000 in 2015-2016 and $15,000 in 2016-2017) to the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This funding will support the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons of the Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) Presents Series. The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament (Kelowna-Lake Country), announced this support today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

From September to June, the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Society will showcase its RCA Presents Series, which features dance, theatre, music, comedy and interdisciplinary performances. A variety of community engagement activities will also be offered, including a local Jazz Jam, workshops, school performances, lectures, and pre-show presentations by local artists.

Quick Facts

- The Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Society, founded in 1994, is a multidisciplinary visual and performing arts presenter. It manages the Rotary Centre for the Arts on behalf of the City of Kelowna.

- The Centre is the only facility of its kind in the Central Okanagan. It was outfitted, in part, with support from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

- The complex includes the 326-seat Mary Irwin Theatre; a set-building workshop; art, dance and pottery studios; a painting and drawing room; and a rehearsal hall.

- Performances of the RCA Presents Series take place in the 500-seat Rotary Centre for the Arts and the 326-seat Mary Irwin Theatre.

- The Canada Arts Presentation Fund gives Canadians increased access to the variety and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances and other artistic experiences.

Quotes

"Our Government is pleased to partner with the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society, located in the heart of British Columbia's vibrant Central Okanagan region. Support for the performing arts is essential for the professional growth and development of our Canadian artists."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"The Rotary Centre for the Arts is such a beacon of light and creativity in Kelowna's cultural district, and is helping grow our reputation as a leader in arts and culture in British Columbia. I am excited to see it continue to showcase top-notch performances for residents of Kelowna and the Greater Okanagan."

-The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament (Kelowna-Lake Country)

"The Rotary Centre for the Arts is proud of its role in fostering the arts in the Central Okanagan. Funding from Canadian Heritage plays a huge part in providing the support to make our arts programming for youth and families possible. Thank you, Canadian Heritage."

-Patrick LeBlanc, General Manager, Rotary Centre for the Arts

Associated Links

Rotary Centre for the Arts

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

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