Penetanguishene arts and culture project gets $9,000 funding

Three new town councillors were elected in Penetanguishene Oct. 27, 2022 (CTV NEWS/CATALINA GILLIES)

Penetanguishene is set to receive $9,000 to support good jobs and help local Francophone artists and culture organizations thrive.

La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie - Association culturelle francophone will receive $9,000 through the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. The announcement was made by Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North.

“Our government understands the important role that the arts play in fostering dynamic and thriving communities across Ontario,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “This support will help La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie - Association culturelle francophone’s artists and arts organizations continue to make a positive impact on our economy, create good jobs and draw more visitors to our community.”

The Diffusion – projets francophones grant will help maximize the positive impact of Ontario’s cultural sector in local communities throughout the province.

The program provides artistic programming support as an incentive for not-for-profit Francophone organizations, cultural centres, festivals to showcase Ontario Francophone arts and artists to a wide range of audiences.

“Ontario’s Francophone arts and culture sector plays a vital role in building vibrant communities and driving economic growth,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.

“Now more than ever, we must invest in homegrown artists and organizations that foster pride, influence creativity and strengthen local economies. Our government is thrilled to support La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie - Association culturelle francophone in showcasing creative Francophone artists in communities across the province.”