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December
17, 2008
DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $125,000 TO
ASSIST LOCAL ARTISTS
HALIBURTON– Local MP Barry Devolin today announced a Government of
Canada investment of $125,000 in support of an impressive line-up of
Eastern Ontario artists and artisans selected to participate in the 2009
One of a Kind Show.
The participants will use the money to expand the market for their work
and to bring attention to Eastern Ontario as vibrant area for the
production of art and fine craft.
“Today’s announcement reinforces our government’s commitment to
support the artists and artisans that contribute to the economic
prosperity of Eastern Ontario,” stated Devolin. “The Eastern Ontario
Development Program is an essential tool in our efforts to create a
stronger, more diverse economy.”
“Our government will continue to make strategic investments that
contribute to the long-term prosperity of the people living and working in
Eastern Ontario,” stated the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of
Industry and Minister responsible for FedNor. “I look forward to the
positive impact this investment will have on the development of a sector
that is important to the regional economy.”
The $125,000 investment is being used to provide tools for artists and
artisans to help them access a larger market for their work. This
includes: running a series of Market Readiness workshops that took place
in eight communities across Eastern Ontario in October and November 2008;
providing an opportunity for 24 Eastern Ontario artists and artisans to
show and sell their work in a special Eastern Ontario Artists Marketplace
at the Spring 2009 One of a Kind Show at the Direct Energy Centre,
Exhibition Place, Toronto; and, bringing attention to Eastern Ontario as
vibrant area for the production of art and craft and to rural Eastern
Ontario communities as art destinations.
“The Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) is delighted to be
able to work with the other Community Futures Development Corporations in
Eastern Ontario to provide tools for artisans and artists to expand the
market for their work,” said Barb Bolin, Vice Chair of the board of
directors of the HCDC. “The continued development of the creative
economy is vital to the economic growth of Haliburton County and
communities throughout Eastern Ontario. We are very encouraged by the
tremendous response we received from artists and artisans that are excited
to take advantage of this opportunity.”
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881
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