CARLETON-SUR-MER, QC, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $37,000 in funding for the 17th edition of the La Virée festival, which will be held in Carleton-sur-Mer from August 6 to 8, 2017. The amount granted will also be used to support the 2017–2018 programming for the Maximum 90 organization.
This sum is granted through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. It will support development and outreach for emerging artists while promoting arts and culture in a widely accessible manner.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is pleased to support the 17th edition of the La Virée festival and the 2017–2018 programming for the Maximum 90 organization. Our support will help provide artists with a platform to showcase their works, while entertaining audiences of all ages. I wish the organizers and artists all the best for this year's festival."
—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"I am very proud that Canadian Heritage supports the La Virée festival, thus contributing to the cultural development of the region. I commend the work of Maximum 90, the artists and artisans, as well as the citizens participating from the Baie-des-Chaleurs region and elsewhere."
—Mr. Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament (Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia)
"The ultimate intergenerational event, the La Virée festival is like a folksy college, where you can hear from and speak with tradition-bearers and high-level artists who are important parts of our cultural heritage."
—Mr. Samuel Téguel, Maximum 90 director and La Virée festival coordinator
Quick Facts
Maximum 90 is a programming organization in Carleton-sur-Mer, Gaspésie. Its mandate is to maintain accessibility and put on professional shows in the Avignon Regional County Municipality, as well as develop emerging artists in the region and elsewhere. It proposes regular, rich and diverse programming throughout the year and organizes arts and cultural awareness activities at educational institutions, among other places.
The La Virée festival, a living heritage event presented by event programming company Maximum 90, helps spread cultural practices from Gaspesian and Acadian traditions through story, song, music and traditional dance. The festival shows will be held at the Studio Hydro-Québec du Quai des arts in Carleton-sur-Mer, the Centre des congrès de la Gaspésie, Le Naufrageur microbrewery and the Foyer du Quai des arts.
Associated Links
| La Virée festival |
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| Maximum 90 |
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| Canada Arts Presentation Fund |
http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1455310870059/1455310944929 |
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