Musicians, filmmakers, photographers and chefs from across the province are invited to apply to take part in B.C. Day celebrations in the Victoria this August.
The Provincial Capital Commission's Celebrate B.C. Day event on Monday, Aug. 5 will welcome an anticipated 10,000 spectators for a day of free, family-friendly entertainment and activities at the picturesque St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site on Belleville Street in Victoria. Festivities will feature the finest from the province's talented creators and artists, collected through a province-wide public submission process.
Applications from residents of all B.C. communities will be accepted in four areas of music, food, film, and photography, with an aim to provide a cross-regional representation of the arts and cultural sectors of B.C.
"The Provincial Capital Commission has been involved with B.C. Day celebrations since 2008 and we are looking forward to having a truly B.C.-wide participation at this summer's event," said CEO Rick Crosby. "It is a way to both celebrate our great province and to showcase the many talented musicians and artisans who contribute to B.C.'s diverse and vibrant communities."
Submissions are currently being accepted on the Celebrate BC website (www.celebratebcday.com) prior to June 15.
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