Today, Feb. 18, 2021, marks the 79th anniversary of the Truxtun and Pollux disaster which happened in the Burin Peninsula communities of St. Lawrence and Lawn in 1942. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the premiere of our show, Oil and Water 1/
"As a writer trying to capture this story, that it would be seen through the lens of celebration, and joy, and hugeness, and fearlessness, and bravery… and we’ve worked really, really hard to frame the story in that way, to not make it a story about... https://t.co/QAtTrqSk9b
This line represents the total allocation to ArtsNL as part of the total provincial budget, 1.94 million out of 7.67 billion.
It’s time to reinvest. Please make it your profile pic, share this text in the photo description.
#TimeToReinvest#5MillionIn2021#MyArtsNL
When I was starting out, some friends and I received a small grant that helped us to put off a show of original comedy at the Hall. That investment led to all I’ve done since. Investing in #ArtsNL will pay off culturally and economically. #5MillionIn2021
"This investment will result not only in increased productivity in the cultural sector, but will also help to build the inspiration, connection, and innovative potential of Newfoundland and Labrador." #5MillionIn2021#InvestInArts @MitchelmoreMHA @ChafeRobert
We’ve been screeched in three times, so adding our support as 3x hononourary Newfoundlanders, and as folks who knows how much arts investment can give back and change the world. #5Millionin2021#ArtsNL
@hawthornandrewj Just to clarify: we are third lowest in “arts council funding.” We are trying to be specific because government likes to cloud the waters, and in overall funding we are not third last. Thanks for the share!
Government talking points want to switch the narrative to their total cultural spend. The fact remains that ArtsNL is the third lowest funded arts council in the country. #5MillionIn2021 @MitchelmoreMHA