The Festival Hall Seat Campaign has officially launched. The project began with a funding boost from the Government of Canada, as a grant in the amount of $76,000 from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Managing Director of Festival Hall Rick Wharton says the fundraising portion to replace the seats at the theatre has begun.
Wharton tells myFM news that if all goes well, the campaign won’t take that long to reach its goal.
The price tag is hefty but it will be worth it in the end.
Full sponsorship packages with further options are available for interested individuals, businesses, and organizations by contacting Festival Hall Managing Director Rick Wharton at events@festhall.ca.
“This is a great chance for local residents, businesses, and organizations to get involved and share a sense of community pride by supporting Festival Hall. Countless artistic, cultural, and civic events over the past four decades have been enjoyed here,” said Town of Petawawa Councillor Murray Rutz.
City of Pembroke Councillor Christine Reavie explained, “this funding from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund shows the cultural value Festival Hall has for both residents and visitors in our region. We are very grateful for the support and confidence in this renovation project from the Department of Canadian Heritage.”
Township of Laurentian Valley Councillor Jen Gauthier added, “all three partnering municipalities and our strategic partners in Eventure Entertainment are working to ensure this campaign runs smoothly. We all share the vision of a renovated Festival Hall standing proudly in our community.”
