Sixteen Prince George arts and culture groups have secured a combined $622,450 from the B.C. community gaming grants program.
At $185,000, Two Rivers Art Gallery received the biggest share.
"This year more than ever, finding creative outlets and connections has been hugely important to our collective well-being," Two Rivers executive director Sara Knelman said in a statement issued Tuesday by the provincial government.
"The support we receive from the community gaming grants program is vital to our ability to develop inspiring exhibitions and arts programs for children, youth and families."
Exploration Place received the second-highest amount, $92,250, followed by Prince George Symphony Orchestra Society, $66,000, Theatre North West, $58,200, and Huble Homestead, $50,600.
Other recipients were Central B.C. Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society, $30,000, Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George, $30,000, Multicultural Heritage Society of Prince George, $27,800, Prince George Folkfest Society, $26,000, Community Arts Council of Prince George and District, $15,600, Bel Canto Choirs Association, $10,000, Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers Society, $8,000, Prince George Cantata Singers, $6,500, CFUR Radio Society, $6,000, Northern Orchestra of B.C. Society, $5,500, and Alban Classical Artists Society, $5,000.
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