Prince George Symphony Orchestra has received some good news to boost community spirit.
The orchestra will receive $50,000 to lead a local Spirit Festival in order to celebrate the 2010 Olympic success in B.C.
This event will be funded by $1,007,224 from the B.C. government's 2010 Sport and Arts Legacy fund. The festivals will be held in 49 communities in the province next February, which will bring together artists, cultural organizations, creative industries and community members. Activities will include art exhibits, public museum programs, dance, music and theatre productions.
Grants ranged between $2,000 and $50,000. Only seven of the 49 communities received $50,000.
"We are thrilled," said Ruth Langner, general manager for the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. "This will be an exciting opportunity to showcase not just our symphony but the cultural scene around Prince George."
The Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils administered the B.C. Spirit Festivals program. There was a panel of judges representing B.C.'s arts and culture community that adjudicated applications from regional and Aboriginal arts organizations in communities across the province.
"As our city prepares for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, it's a great time to celebrate the successes of our past," said Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell in a news release. "The Olympics were amazing for our province and these festivals will keep that spirit alive."
