Ron’s association with Camp Oochigeas arose from its proximity to his Muskoka studio. From 1999 to 2005, Ron produced a series of Muskoka inspired prints, the total proceeds from which he donated to the camp
Proceeds in part from “Atmosphere of Uncertainty” will be donated to Camp Oochigeas, the exhibit recipient. Ron Eady has been a long time supporter of this organization which provides year-round programs for children diagnosed with childhood cancers.
Nigel Dickson and Shoot With This
Proceeds in part will be donated to Shoot With This, a film mentorship program for at-risk youth and Children’s Aid Foundation, supporting enrichment through Ignite the Spark Fund.
Shoot With This
“Shoot With This”, is an arts-based mentorship collective in the Jane/Finch community. Now in its fifth year, this project succeeds with the collaboration of social workers from the Toronto District School Board, professional artists and business community partner Big It Up International. Direct donations can be made to Toronto Foundation For Student Success (SWT Film Mentorship Collective).
Ignite The Spark
The Ignite the Spark Fund fuels the spirits of children and youth served by child welfare organizations across Canada. Life enriching opportunities build a child’s self esteem, confidence and sense of identity. But sadly too many Canadian children have had traumatic beginnings to their lives and have not had the opportunity or the empowerment to develop their personal interests.
The purpose of the Ignite the Spark Fund is to bring funding for enrichment programs to parts of our country where such initiatives do not exist. The Children’s Aid Foundation does fund programs in 9 Canadian cities but it isn't enough to reach all children throughout the country.
Melanie Chikofsky
Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated, in part, to Interval House. This organization provides a continuum of services that enable abused women and children to have access to safe shelter and responsive services that help them establish lives free from violence. The continuum includes integrated and specialized services related to counseling, advocacy, outreach, legal and housing support, as well as programs to help build economic self-sufficiency. The public education and advocacy activities are intended to raise awareness, with a view to eliminating violence against women and children in our society.
Adam David Brown and Sona Safaei
A percentage of sales from this exhibition will be donated to “The Al Green Gallery Student Bursary Fund” at OCAD University to establish an award given primarily on the basis of financial need. The fund will be augmented by matching donations from the Ontario government through its “Ontario Trust for Student Support” program. This inaugural fund holds special significance for the exhibition’s two artists. Adam David Brown is an OCAD alumnus and teacher and Sona Safaei is a senior OCAD student.
Isaac Bashevis Singer and His Artists
Catalogue proceeds will go to the Ashkenaz Foundation, a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an increased awareness of Yiddish and Jewish culture through the arts. Through its biennial festival and an expanding slate of year-round programming, Ashkenaz showcases the work of leading contemporary artists from Canada and around the world working in music, film, theatre, dance, literature, craft, and visual arts. Ashkenaz also actively pursues fusion and cross-cultural exchange with artists from outside Jewish cultural traditions through commissioned work and special projects.
Maciej Frankiewicz
Proceeds in part will go to the Ashkenaz Foundation, a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an increased awareness of Yiddish and Jewish culture through the arts. Through its biennial festival and an expanding slate of year-round programming, Ashkenaz showcases the work of leading contemporary artists from Canada and around the world working in music, film, theatre, dance, literature, craft, and visual arts. Ashkenaz also actively pursues fusion and cross-cultural exchange with artists from outside Jewish cultural traditions through commissioned work and special projects.
Doug Stone
Proceeds in part from Doug’s show will go to Casey House, a Toronto specialty hospital with community programming including some home care and outreach programs. Founded in 1988, Casey House was the first freestanding HIV/AIDS hospice in Canada.
Creative Works Studio
For those living with long term mental illness and addictions, Creative Works Studio offers healing and recovery through the arts. This St. Michael’s Hospital initiative in collaboration with professional artists, entrepreneurs and counselors helps ease participant’s entry back into the broader community.
The Al Green Gallery is pleased to support Creative Works Studio by providing the space to preview art for their fundraising art auction.
Fundraising Auction: Tuesday April 27th, 5:30 p.m. The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen Street E. Donations can be made through “Good Shepherd Non-profit Homes Inc.” Charitable Reg. # 12911 4377 RR 0001 (www.goodshepherd.ca)
Shoot With This
Proceeds in part will go back to “Shoot With This”, an arts-based mentorship collective in the Jane/Finch community. Now in its fourth year, this project succeeds with the collaboration of social workers from the Toronto District School Board, professional artists and business community partner Big It Up International. Direct donations can be made to Toronto Foundation For Student Success (SWT Film Mentorship Collective).
Al Green Sculpture Studio
Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated, in part, to Art City, a not-for-profit organization that provides free, accessible art programs for elementary school age children living in St. James Town, Toronto.
Art City has been successfully operating since 2000 and provides after-school art programs to children of elementary school age. Through their free art programs, Art City’s curriculum is intended to foster creative thinking and nurture self-esteem and personal accomplishment.
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