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August 28, 2025 at 1:47 pm  Politics, Provincial

RICHMOND– New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says people in Richmond will benefit as local organizations receive grants to support music, theatre, and arts programs.

“Art isn’t just something we view, it’s something we can participate in,” says Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. “These grants help make it possible for people from all walks of life to get involved and be creative. In a diverse community like Richmond, it helps us build connection and appreciation for each other.”

In Richmond, 16 organizations are receiving Community Gaming Grants, including:

·         Richmond Gateway Theatre Society, $87,000

·         Uzume Taiko Drum Group Society, $14,000

·         The Richmond Art Gallery Association, $50,000

Across B.C., 771 not-for-profit organizations received more than $16.6 million to support programs, services and activities related to music, theatre and dance, as well as literary and visual arts.

Program funds are provided from general revenues via provincial commercial gambling revenue in partnership with the B.C. Lottery Corporation.

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