The Manitoba government has committed $6 million to create new Arts and Culture Sustainability Funds. The money will be used to provide financial support to the art and culture sector within the province that was impacted during the pandemic.
Under the new program, funds are available to organizations such as museums, galleries, festivals, cultural facilities, community arts, publishing, artists and musical groups, even if they have qualified for previous provincial or federal programming.
“Often described as the ‘first to close, last to open’, Manitoba’s arts and cultural sector has been hit hard by the pandemic. This $6-million investment will support the sustainability of this vital sector and build up its resilience until it can safely reopen and resume the activities that so many Manitobans enjoy and treasure year after year,” said Premier Brian Pallister.
The funds will be administered through the Manitoba Arts Council and Manitoba Film and Music. Information and eligibility criteria as well as program and application details will be available through them in the near future.
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