Five Prince George arts organizations recieve grant funding from province
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Five Prince George arts organizations received funding from the B.C. Government as part of the province’s economic recovery plan.
The Exploration Place and Theatre NorthWest each received a grant of $50,000.
Meanwhile, The Community Arts Council of Prince George was given $35,575, Two Rivers Gallery received $30,000 and $10,000 went to Method Dance Society.
The grants, provided by the B.C. Arts Council, are to support artists and organizations that have been impacted by recent public health orders and closures.
To support the pivots, the B.C. government is providing more than $194,000 in grants to seven artists and organizations across the North.
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This year more than ever, finding creative outlets and connections has been hugely important to our collective well-being, Two Rivers executive director Sara Knelman said in a statement issued Tuesday by the provincial government. The support we receive from the community gaming grants program is vital to our ability to develop inspiring exhibitions and arts programs for children, youth and families. Exploration Place received the second-highest amount, $92,250, followed by Prince George Symphony Orchestra Society, $66,000, Theatre North West, $58,200, and Huble Homestead, $50,600. Other recipients were Central B.C. Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society, $30,000, Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George, $30,000, Multicultural Heritage Society of Prince George, $27,800, Prince George Folkfest Society, $26,000, Community Arts Council of Prince George and District, $15,600, Bel Canto Choirs Association, $10,000, Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers Society, $8,000, Prince