Van Leeuwen: Charlottetown Conference

Charlottetown Conference: The Charlottetown Conference was the beginning of discussions that led to Confederation, and 166 projects will be funded through a $5 million fund to mark the anniversary. The 2014 celebration grants will help build the P.E.I. arts industry for the future, says Henk van Leeuwen. Culture PEI, according to CBC. "2014 will serve as an opportunity to create employment for our sector," said van Leeuwen and Grants being handed out as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference will be a boost for those working in the Island's arts, culture and heritage industries, says the head of Culture PEI. Culture PEI executive director Henk van Leeuwen told News artists from many disciplines are benefiting with grants for locally-written theatrical productions, commissioned art for public spaces and musical compositions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.