Federal Candidates Join Artsvote Canada at Showplace Performance Centre

Federal candidates Joy Lachica from the New Democratic Party, Maryam Monsef, Peterborough’s Liberal Incumbent and Chanté White from the Green Party will attend Artsvote Canada 2021 at Showplace Performance Centre to discuss federal arts, culture and heritage policy this Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Artsvote Canada.

Federal cultural policy and funding programs have an enormous impact on the development and sustainability of the arts in Peterborough, affect the lives of professional working artists in our riding and make a difference in our ability to protect and preserve our heritage assets, says Electric City Culture Council (EC3).

The art community contributes millions of dollars to the local economy and has a significant impact on social well-being, the health and vitality of community members, the downtown and local tourism according to EC3. This is a sector that has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic and is facing a rocky road to recovery.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Artsvote Canada 2021 will be taking place for a very limited, invite-only and fully-vaccinated audience, but will be simultaneously streaming live on EC3’s Facebook and YouTube page.

It will also be broadcast on Trent Radio (92.7 FM) and will be available to watch on Facebook and YouTube following the event.

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