Support for Arts and Culture in Nipissing
Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $38,500 to three arts and culture organizations through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) project grants. This funding supports good jobs, encourages local artists, and helps community arts and culture organizations thrive.
“Our government understands the important role the arts play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across Ontario,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “These investments will help our communities’ artists and arts organizations continue to make a positive impact on our economy, while creating good jobs and drawing in more visitors to Nipissing.”
Local funding includes:
· $13,500 to Nipissing Region Curatorial Collective through the Northern Arts Projects program to create three series of artworks from emerging and experienced Northeastern Ontario artists. Works will be created in different mediums and focus on portraiture.
· $13,000 to Les Compagnons des francs loisirs through Diffusion - Francophone projects in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, they are planning a Franco-Ontarian program in our region.
· $12,000 to Chinimiwin through the Northern Arts Project Program to Senior members of the Chinimiwin Collective extend cultural visual arts training to multigenerational Indigenous artist mentees and collaborators at their studio in Nipissing First Nation.
“Thanks to the support of the Ontario Arts Council, we will be able to strengthen cultural development in our region and give the entire community the opportunity to discover and enjoy the richness of Francophone culture. We are truly grateful to Mr. Fedeli and his team for his support of the artistic and cultural vitality of our community.” - Arnaud Claude, Executive Director for Les Compagnons des francs loisirs.
