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Brantford (ON) – The Sanderson Centre has announced a new program to assist local arts organizations to present their events in the historic theatre.
For the 2012-2013 season, local non-profit organizations will be able to apply for the “Community Performing Arts Grant” intended to discount some of the costs of using the theatre. These grants are made possible through partnerships with local business to support the local arts community.
Board chair Kevin Magee noted the fund is an example of “private sector, not-for-profits and the Sanderson Centre working together to put local productions and local talent on our theatre’s stage.”
The donated funds for the grant program are dedicated to events in the upcoming season. Magee hopes this pilot program will evolve into a long-term solution to continue to allow local artists the opportunity to perform in one of Brantford’s best cultural resources.
“As the Sanderson Centre approaches its 100th anniversary, this is a great time to think long-term. I’m excited at the prospect of what we can learn from this project and how it can be applied to create a permanent and lasting fund, organization or partnership to continue this work well into our next 100 years.”
Many local non-profit organizations have presented concerts, plays and musicals at the Sanderson Centre since it was returned to live entertainment more than 25 years ago. In recent years, a number of these organizations have moved to smaller, less capable venues or have struggled financially to continue using the theatre. “The Sanderson Centre is a large, well-equipped space with professional technicians” explained theatre manager, Glenn Brown. “The costs of presenting events here have been a barrier to local non-profit organizations. We hope that through programs like this, performers will continue to have the opportunity to share their talents with the community in this beautiful space.”
Further details on the program and the application process are available on the theatre’s website www.sandersoncentre.ca/CPAG
2012-03-21
Brantford: Sanderson Centre announces Community Performing Arts Grant