Creative Catalyst Applications Open

by Bobby NockJanuary 15, 2024

Applications are now open for the Regional Municipality’s Creative Catalyst Program for local artists.

The municipality says it’s setting aside $50,000 this fiscal year for non-repayable awards of $500-$2500 for the creation and presentation of new works.

Projects are chosen by a jury of arts professionals based on artistic merit, quality of work, feasibility and the potential growth for the artist.

To apply, people have to be 16 or older and living in the municipality and they have to be creating and presenting new work within the municipality and be able to complete the project by February 28^th of next year.

Applications will close on March 1^st.

The Program Guide and link to apply are available online at cbrm.ns.ca/recreation.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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