Ladysmith Arts Council (LAC) benefited from a $5,000 Event-Host BC grant for its recently held Arts on the Avenue and Light Up the Night festivals.
They were among 60 non-profits in 44 communities to receive Event-Host grants totaling $250,000.
More than 400 grant requests were received by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Arts on the Avenue Aug. 23 and Light up Night Aug. 22, attracted thousands of art lovers to First Avenue in Ladysmith to view the works of 56 area artists, all members of the LAC.
