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City funding support for arts council
City of Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski and members of council presented the Cranbrook and District Arts Council with a cheque for $22,000 at City Hall on Thursday, July 10.
The bulk ($20,000) of the funding was approved through the 2014 budget process to help provide support for programming, exhibitions and performance opportunities for the local arts community including the Museum of Rail Travel and the symphony and help with administration costs while negotiating the purchase of a cultural centre site.
The remaining dollars are flow through funds to assist with fees and venue rentals for the East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival.
Pictured: (Left to right) – Councillor Bob Whetham; Councillor Sharon Cross; Mayor Wayne Stetski; Sioban Staplin, President Cranbrook and District Arts Council (CDAC); Marisa Phillips, Administrator CDAC; Jenny Humphrey, CDAC Board; Bill McColl, CDAC Board and Building Committee.
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