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By Chris Brown

September celebration

Grants available for Alberta Culture Days

Jun 16, 2020 | 3:19 PM

The Alberta government will provide financial support so that Alberta Culture Days can go ahead in September.

Cultural organizations, non-profits, libraries, schools, community groups, and First Nations and Metis Settlements can apply for one of three grants for online and small venue events during the month. Those that want to be a Feature Celebration Site can apply for up to $10,000, Host Celebration Site up to $5,000 and Pop Up Celebration Site $1,000.

“Alberta Culture Days connects us to an endless array of cultural celebration that makes Alberta so special. It is a wonderful way for communities to experience Alberta’s largest celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit,” said Leela Sharon Aheer, minister of culture, multiculturalism and status of women in a release. “I look forward to seeing what our dedicated event organizers have in store for the thousands of Albertans who will be attending.

September is designated Month of the Artist in Alberta.

According to the province, more than 100,000 people attended 424 events in 55 communities across the province last year.

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Events took place across Medicine Hat, including at the Esplanade and various downtown venues.