PGSO gets grant, or how our community gets an economic shot in the arm because of performing arts

The Prince George Citizen reports today that the Prince George Symphony Orchestra has received a $60,037 grant from the Vancouver Foundation, Canada's largest community foundation.

The dollars match those from private donations earmarked for endowment, which have been invested with the Prince George Community Foundation, and the investment income will be used by the PGSO to maintain fiscal stability and pursue new initiatives which will enhance programming for the community.

This is a perfect example of how big money comes to our community from the outside because we have professional performing arts organizations. The BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and BC Lottery Corporation are also big funders of this particular organization, and this "reclaiming" of our tax money sent out of our community depends on organizations like the PGSO.

Imagine what more could be done with a propper facility.