Media Room – Minister Tom Christensen

Province Funds Arts Education for Vulnerable Children

Granville Island, July 22, 2008

Minister Tom Christensen announced a $167,000 grant to the Arts Umbrella Provincial Outreach Program to support the ongoing delivery of visual and performing arts programs to vulnerable children and youth throughout the province. [News release] [Watch the video]

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Minister Christensen proudly displays the elephant he painted during his visit to Arts Umbrella.
(L-R) Joining Minister Christensen for the funding announcement are Art Reitmayer (Chair, Board of Directors, Arts Umbrella), Minister Tom Christensen and Lucille Pacey (Executive Director, Arts Umbrella).
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Minister Christensen paints an elephant with guidance from the students at Arts Umbrella.