2011 Annual Report

Message from the AOE President and ARTicipate Director

It is with great pleasure that we present the 2011 Annual Report of the  ARTicipate Endowment Fund.

You will see in these pages the great diversity of artistic projects that have been supported over the past year through ARTicipate Endowment Fund grants. The more than $64,000 awarded in 2011 is an increase of $10,000 over the previous year. These funds have strengthened our arts community by encouraging artistic activity by our Francophone, Anglophone and multi-cultural communities, as well as providing enhanced opportunities for amateur, emerging and professional artists from all disciplines to bring their art to Shenkman Arts Centre audiences.

The recent Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Heritage and Culture in Ottawa (2013-2018) called for the development of cultural and creative districts throughout the city and we are proud of the role the ARTicipate Endowment Fund is playing in making the Shenkman Arts Centre a vibrant hub of culturally diverse artistic activity.

Of special significance during the year was the generous donation to the Fund by the Shenkman Arts Centre’s architects LaLande + Doyle who, recognizing the importance of supporting the arts community on an ongoing basis, significantly increased their initial donation to bring their total contribution to $75,000.

Thanks to the generosity of all donors, the ARTicipate Endowment Fund will continue to have a significant impact on the vitality of the arts sector.

Please continue to give.

Heather Jamieson
President AOE Arts Council

Chantal Rodier
Director ARTicipate Endowment Fund