McGuinness hands out paint money

Nearly a million, €887,000 worth of new tins of paint money, has been handed out by the Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, the money is to help local communities give their areas a fresh look by getting rid of things such as paramilitary murals and emblems.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the money would be split between 34 projects right across the North under the Arts Council’s Re-Imaging Communities Programme.
“People want and deserve a stable, inclusive and tolerant society, where people can work and play together regardless of community or ethnic background or their religious or political beliefs. Initiatives such as the Re-Imaging Communities Programme play an important role in achieving that goal.” Said Martin McGuinness, speaking at a launch event in the Ormeau Baths Gallery in Belfast.
“The Arts have a very important role to play in delivering the transformation of our society. The successful projects here today are an essential part of building a better future for all our children.” added the deputy first minister.

The 'Re-Imaging' programme was established by the Arts Council to help all communities in both urban and rural areas to focus on positive ways to express who they are and what culture means to them artistically and creatively. This round of funding money has been awarded to community groups who applied for funding under the programme to aid the creation of vibrant and attractive shared communal spaces.

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