Government of Canada supports AREA 506 Festival with $150,000 in funding
Summary
AREA 506 Container Village receives $150,000 from the Government of CanadaSAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Investing in Canadas cultural infrastructure improves Canadians access to arts and culture, contributes to the economy, and provides essential opportunities for artists and performers.Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament (Saint JohnRothesay), announced $150,000 in funding for AREA 506 Festival to expand and improve the performance space in its Container Village. The work will expand the performance space to make it more accessible and limit exposure to weather conditions, which will help attract more people. The improvements to the performance space will help us continue to offer rich and diverse cultural experiences to the community and tourists as well as showcase artists creativity. The Fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment, and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.AREA 506 Festival is a non-profit organization in Saint John, New Brunswick. Its Container Village houses shops, food trucks, a performance space, and public art, as well as pop-up activities.