Entertainment and Cultural Experiences for Everyone in Shelburne

SHELBURNE, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 7, 2014) - Department of Canadian Heritage

Mark your calendars as two great upcoming seasons of arts programming will be presented to Shelburne residents and visitors at the Osprey Arts Centre.

The Osprey Arts Centre Association will receive funding totalling $20,000 ($10,000 for each fiscal year 2015-16 and 2016-17) through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for its annual arts programming.

Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

With this funding, the Osprey Arts Centre Association will annually present over 20 performances featuring established and emerging professional artists from various Canadian provinces. The 2015-16 and 2016-17 season programming includes culturally diverse concerts, dance and theatre performances, and audience development and community outreach activities such as a dance residency, as well as activities intended for young people.

Quick Facts

• The Osprey Arts Centre houses the Osprey Theatre and the Coastline Gallery. Open year round, the Osprey exhibits visual art and presents popular and classical music, live theatre and dance, summer arts camps for kids and book launches.
  
  
• The Osprey also hosts events across Shelburne County in schools and other venues and rents its space to community groups and private citizens for public and private functions.
  
  
• It aims to be a true community arts crossroad so that the people of Shelburne County recognize the value of and appreciate the presence of the performing arts in their community.
  
  

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to partner with projects that showcase great Canadian artists and performers. This investment demonstrates our commitment to supporting initiatives that enrich the economic and cultural life of our communities."

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

"I want to congratulate the organizers and many volunteers who contribute to the success of this annual programming. It provides opportunities for Shelburne residents to enjoy varied professional cultural experiences in their own community."

-Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore-St. Margaret's)

"The support of the Department of Canadian Heritage is critical to the ability of the Osprey to continue to present our annual program of high-quality performing arts. With this support, we are able to present the finest in regional and national artists on our stage."

-Darcy Rhyno, General Manager, Osprey Arts Centre Association

Associated Links

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Osprey Arts Centre

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