Yukon boosts funding to arts organizations
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 5:18 PM CT
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The Yukon government is putting $642,150 into the hands of arts organizations across the territory through its Yukon Arts Funding program, Culture and Tourism Minister Elaine Taylor said Wednesday.
A total of 21 organizations — from the Alsek Music Festival in Haines Junction to the Yukon Film Society — will share the money, which is about 40 per cent more than the $463,000 they received last year.
Taylor said established arts groups in the territory will now have more operational funding.
"It enables a number of organizations to really consolidate and expand their activities and outreach in the community, so it's a win-win overall," Taylor said Wednesday.
Other recipients of the money include the Village of Mayo for its annual arts festival, along with numerous dance, theatre and music groups.
The Yukon Arts Funding program is made up of money from the Yukon government and Lotteries Yukon. Applications from arts organizations are assessed by an arms-length advisory council.
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