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Subject: 	Re: [Bcma-l] (Fwd) OKANAGAN GALLERY GETS A MAJOR BOOST IN FUNDING
Date: 	Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:03:55 -0700
From: 	Grand Forks Art Gallery <gfagchin@direct.ca>



Hi Paul,

Congratulations on the grant, that's great news for the 
AGSO.

Ted
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Subject: [Bcma-l] (Fwd) OKANAGAN GALLERY GETS A MAJOR BOOST IN FUNDING


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> Date sent:      Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:39:56 -0800
> From:           Paul Crawford-Curator <agso_curator@shawbiz.ca>
> Subject:        OKANAGAN GALLERY GETS A MAJOR BOOST IN FUNDING
> To:             Paul Crawford-Curator <agso_curator@shawbiz.ca>
> Organization:   AGSO
> 
> Bill Barisoff, MLA, Penticton-Okanagan Valley
> 
> NEWS RELEASE
> PHOTO
> 
> For immediate release
> March 21, 2007
> 
> Okanagan Gallery Gets A Major Boost in Funding
> 
> PENTICTON - A key element of the Okanagan arts and culture scene, 
> the
> Art Gallery of the South Okanagan, will receive a $30,000 grant from
> the Province for building renovations and improvements, said
> Penticton-Okanagan Valley MLA Bill Barisoff.
> 
> "Over the years, the community has invested a tremendous amount in
> what has evolved to become a fantastic art gallery," Barisoff said.
> "I'm really pleased that the Government is making a substantial
> investment in the gallery today. Its value for this community is truly
> priceless."
> 
> The funds will be used to provide the art gallery with a new roof and
> to secure the protection and safety of the art collection.
> 
> Provincial funding is provided through the capital grant program,
> which provides grants to eligible organizations with funds from
> government gaming revenues. To be eligible for a capital grant,
> organizations must be non-profit, benefit local communities, and have
> volunteers in key positions.
> 
> Suggested Cutline for Photo: MLA Bill Barisoff presents $30,000 in
> funding to the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan for a new roof.
> 
> -30-
> 
> Visit Bill's website at www.billbarisoffmla.bc.ca
> 
> For more information, contact Lilian Kim, Government Caucus
> Communications: 250-356-0389
> 
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