BC ARTS COUNCIL RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING

VICTORIA – The British Columbia Arts Council will administer $7 million in funding provided through the B.C. government’s 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy to support their Strategic Plan, Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced.

‘YOU GOTTA BE HERE’ CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

VICTORIA – The winners of the ‘You Gotta Be Here’ summer contest were announced by Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger.

ADS BRINGS FIRST TOUR GROUPS TO B.C. THIS WEEK

RICHMOND – The first organized Chinese tour groups arrived at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) this week, the first results of China granting Canada Approved Destination Status, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.

INTERIM CHAIR OF BC ARTS COUNCIL NAMED

VICTORIA – Dr. Stanley Hamilton has been named interim chair of the BC Arts Council.

ARTS IN THE PARKS CELEBRATES BC PARKS’ CENTENNIAL

VICTORIA – Provincial parks across British Columbia will feature arts and cultural events in celebration of BC Parks’ centennial with $120,000 in provincial funding, announced Minister of Environment Barry Penner and Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger.