CHARLOTTETOWN, December 1, 2021

Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), today announced $50,000 in funding for the P.E.I. Arts Guild. The investment will help the Guild carry out programming and live performances while supporting workers in the local cultural sector. Mr. Casey made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

This funding from the Government of Canada, provided through the Support for Workers in Live Art and Music Sectors Fund component of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will be used to support a series of diverse cultural performances. This includes a bilingual musical series produced by the Acadian and Francophone community, one week of dance performances celebrating Caribbean culture and diversity, and three comedy shows. The performances will take place in person while respecting provincial COVID-19 health protocols; however, the Guild is prepared to explore virtual presentations if the guidelines change.