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    Media Advisory and Photo Opportunity - Scotiabank unveils top three Art Souterrain artists and presents People's Choice Award

    The public's favourite artist will receive $5 000 and a trip to Paris!

    MONTREAL, March 31 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, April 5th, Scotiabank and Art Souterrain will unveil the top three artists that have grabbed the attention of the public and marked Quebec's contemporary art scene during the 3rd edition of Art Souterrain.  Following the unveiling, the People's Choice Award will be presented to the top artist, as voted by visitors of Nuit Blanche. The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of $5 000 from Scotiabank and enjoy a four day cultural excursion to Paris, offered by the Consulat général de France à Québec. Two lucky contest voters will also have the chance to win an iPad.

    What:                  The Art Souterrain 2011 Closing Event and unveiling of People's Choice Award recipient  
    When:                 Tuesday, April 5th, 2011  
     
    • 5:30 pm - Reception (light refreshments will be served)
    • 6:30 pm - Speeches by:
      • Executive Committee member for Arts & Culture, Quebecor
      • Consulat général de France & Scotiabank announcement of the Scotiabank People's Choice contest winner and artist winner
    • 7:00 pm - Closing
    		 
    Where:              Tour Scotia, Banking Hall - 1002 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC  
    Who:                   More than one hundred Quebec contemporary artists who participated in Art Souterrain 2011, Art Souterrain's organizers, as well as representatives from Scotiabank and Consulat général de France.

    For details on Art Souterrain: www.artsouterrain.com

     

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    or to arrange an interview, please contact:

    Katherine Vanda
    High Road Communications
    514-908-0110, ext. 315
    Cell. 514 318-3068
    Katherine.vanda@highroad.com