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MEMBERSHIP The Allied Arts Council was formed in 1958 to support arts organizations in Lethbridge by providing them with supports and promotional opportunities. The mandate of the AAC was to enhance and advance the arts in Lethbridge; this work continues today. The following is a list of the membership for 2019. The pages of this report detail the ongoing efforts of the AAC to support arts organizations and artists growth. We are proud to support our members identified below and continue to work in our community, advancing and enhancing the arts in Lethbridge.
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1 2 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
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ALLIED MEMBERS 50 Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) Beyond Limits Dance Collective Buskers Association Of Lethbridge CARFAC Alberta Caribridge Centric MusicFest Chinook Woodturning Guild Empress Theatre Society Galt Museum & Archives HIBIKIYA (Southern Alberta Taiko Society) It’s About Music Society LCI Arts Academy Lethbridge & District Music & Speech Arts Festival Society Lethbridge Artists Club Lethbridge Big Band Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Lethbridge Community Band Society Lethbridge Folk Club Lethbridge Handicraft Guild Of Weavers Lethbridge International Film Festival Society Lethbridge Jazz Society Lethbridge Public Library Lethbridge Manie Opera Society Lethbridge Modern Quilt Guild Lethbridge Photography Club
Lethbridge Pride Fest Society Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers Association Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society Lethbridge Society Of Glass Artisans Lethbridge Society Of Independent Dance Artists Little Lethbridge Opera Company Mi Colombia Linda Dance Group New West Theatre Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens Oldman River Potters Guild Playgoers of Lethbridge Rehabilitation Society Of Southwestern Alberta South Country Fair Association Southern Accord Chorus Southern Alberta Art Gallery St. Patrick Fine Arts School Textile Surface Design Guild The Geomatic Attic Theatre Outre Society Trianon Gallery Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club uLethbridge Conservatory Of Music uLethbridge Faculty Of Fine Arts uLethbridge Recreation Services
LIFETIME MEMBERS Recipients of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge Honourary Membership personify the AAC’s mission, have a multi-faceted relationship with the AAC and have provided substantial contributions to the Allied Arts Council over a significant period of time. Recipients are not restricted to former or current AAC members. Honourary membership is for life and recipients receive all privilege of voting members.
Ron Brown Barb Cunningham Donna Gallant Kathy Hopkins Karen Kay Laura Kenwood Dr. Barbara Lacey (deceased) Gloria Torrance Shirley Wyngaard
TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGES President 2-3 Executive Director 4-5 PROMOTING Communications 6-9 History Book 9 COORDINATING Events 10-11 Education 12-13 The Gallery at Casa 14 Public Art 15 FACILITATING AAC Works 16 Artist Kiosks 17 Professional Development 17 Casa 18 ADVOCATING Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts 19 Community Outreach 20 Performing Arts Centre 20 ENGAGING
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SUSTAINING AAC Board & Staff 22 Contributors 23 Financials 24
MISSION
THE ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCING AND ENHANCING THE ARTS IN LETHBRIDGE.
VISION
A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY ENRICHES LETHBRIDGE. A long form of the Annual Report with full department reports can be requested at the AAC 7 Street office.
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P R E S I D E N T S M E S S AG E 2019 was a year of many opportunities for the Allied Arts Council and the arts community. Lethbridge is fortunate to have a diversity of art forms and a community that supports the artists. Artists from all disciplines and stages of development are vital to the continued success of our city. As I finish my first term as President of the Allied Arts Council, I am extremely impressed with the integrity and steadfastness of our artists and arts organizations. It was a year of many successes, but not without some degree of uncertainty. The uncertainty arises in the following areas: • The Allied Arts Council holds two fee-for-service agreements with the City of Lethbridge; one for the Leadership of the Arts and the second for the management of Casa. Both agreement renewals have been put on hold while the City of Lethbridge conducts a review of its entire operations. • Also, the AAC operates on a four-year budget cycle, traditionally in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge budget cycle. In 2018, City Council made a decision to provide zero percent increases for the 2019 – 2022 budget cycle. Although the AAC was provided a one-time increase in 2018, as well as in the fall of 2019, the uncertainty of future funding along with the Operational Review has created insecurity for the Board and staff impacting our ability to plan for the future.
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On a positive note, the AAC continued to serve as leaders in the arts community with a Board that continued with their advocacy efforts. Some of the highlights of the past year include:
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• In March 2019, at the Annual General Meeting, we welcomed new board members; Jeremy Duchan, David Gabert and Krystal Cruickshank. We also thanked retiring board member Amanda Berg for serving six years on the Allied Arts Council, two of which were as President. We would be remiss not to mention Nicola Spencer and Jessica Robinson, who retired in 2019 as well. We thank them for their dedication to the AAC.
• The Allied Arts Council launched AAC Works, a high quality, locally created, fine art and fine craft retail store in our 7 Street office. AAC Works artists are showcased in opportunities at Casa and the artist kiosks on Rotary Square.
• The Board participated in Team Lethbridge’s mission to Edmonton in November 2019. Thank you to Scott Rowland and Ian Zadeiks, along with Executive Director, Suzanne Lint, who were part of a delegation representing twenty-two local organizations. They met with the provincial government in Edmonton, where they were able to advocate for the arts in Lethbridge. We will continue to be a partner, as we know this is a valuable program.
• The 14th Annual Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts continues to be a highlight and anchor in the Board’s work to advance the arts in Lethbridge. The event recognizes the vital relationship between our local arts community, businesses and the municipal government. Without this symbiotic relationship, the arts would be challenged to grow and thrive. • The Board of Directors were active in the community, supporting the many arts events Lethbridge has to offer. We were present at the Faculty of Fine Arts’ Abbondànza fundraiser, Lethbridge Symphony fundraiser, Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta Friends of the Foundation Dinner, SAAG Art Auction, Wide Skies Music & Arts Festival, among many others.
Sadly, Lethbridge lost one of its most passionate supporters of the arts in September 2019. AAC Lifetime Member, Dr. Barbara Lacey, former City Councilor and advocate for Casa, the Performing Arts Centre and the entire arts community, passed away. Dr. Lacey will be fondly remembered for her strong support of the Allied Arts Council, her perseverance and dedication as a community builder and, specifically, her passion for the arts. This next year will see the Board of Directors continuing to work on the implementation of the 2019 – 2022 Strategic Plan. Significant work has already been done and the focus will continue to be on building and fostering relationships, and progressive growth. The Board of Directors gives recognition to the staff of the Allied Arts Council for their dedication to the implementation of this plan. The Board acknowledges the ongoing support from the City of Lethbridge, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Government of Alberta and Heritage Canada. On behalf of the Board, I thank all of our members, donors, volunteers and staff for their hard work and tireless commitment to creating art, seeking opportunities to build relationships and providing leadership.
Margaret (Peggy) Mezei President, AAC Board of Directors
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E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R S M E S S AG E If 2018 was remembered as a year of celebration and planning, 2019 will be marked as a year of change and growth but also as a year of uncertainty. The organization began the year with a focus on relationship building and sustainable, balanced growth. Unfortunately, concerns around the implications of a City of Lethbridge organizational review and possible impact on the AAC as a Fee for Service partner, as well as uncertainty regarding funding from the City of Lethbridge and Alberta Foundation for the Arts were a distraction and worry for the staff of the Allied Arts Council. Despite these challenges, the AAC board and staff continued to work to create appreciation for the value of the arts while providing support for local artists and arts organizations and creating opportunities for all Lethbridge citizens to engage in arts activities and experience the work of artists working in all disciplines.
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In 2019, staff managed or participated in the following initiatives and activities:
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• Delivery of the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts • Provision of an arts perspective on various committees including the Alberta Legislative Assembly Arts Advisory Committee, AFA Grant Jury, City of Lethbridge Art Committee, Heart of Our City, Tourism Lethbridge and the 2020 Summer Games Board of Directors • Attendance at a variety of community events and information fairs • Administrative and communication support for the City of Lethbridge Public Art program • Promotion of member events through the use of websites, social media channels and a variety of publications • Providing arts focused Professional Development sessions • Providing opportunities for artists to share with the community through the production of a number of well attended community events such as Arts Days, Christmas at Casa and the Soar Cabaret • Offering display opportunities to arts members including the recently established AAC Works fine art and fine craft retail outlet, the AAC Works Kiosks, the Exhibition Farmers Market information table and the Downtown Public Library display case program A significant opportunity for both artists and the citizens is Lethbridge’s unique community art center, Casa, which has been effectively managed by AAC staff since opening in 2013. This unique and envied creative hub in downtown offers: • Art creation space to artists through the Studio Access Program • An Artist Residency program for local and visiting artists • A strong, comprehensive and affordable arts education program in a variety of media and disciplines for individuals of all ages and diverse abilities • A visual arts gallery program which provides local artists and artists connected with Lethbridge exhibition opportunities in The Gallery at Casa and Casa’s many auxiliary gallery spaces
The Allied Arts Council is able to continue to provide arts related advice and information to the community while delivering exceptional arts events and programming as a result of having a dedicated, talented and knowledge staff.
Two new positions were added to the AAC staffing complement in 2019. A new position of Manager, Community Relations was established to meet the Board’s strategic direction to enhance our engagement with the community. The opening of the AAC Works retail space resulted in a realignment of the staffing at the AAC 7 Street office with our Admin Assistant being given additional responsibilities for retail operations and being promoted to an AAC Works Manager position. A significant number of new staff members assumed leadership roles with the AAC in 2019 as we welcomed new managers in the existing Finance, Member Services & Projects and Education positions. Another major change to staffing last year was the adjustment of the Casa Facility Manager positions. With the departure of the Facility Programs Manager, Brenna Lowrie, facility programs as well as facility operations and maintenance responsibilities were assigned to a single Manager. An Assistant to the Casa Facility Manager was also created. The AAC staff is provided opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge through Board supported professional development. A number of staff members accessed management and technical training through their attendance at the Rozsa Foundation RAFT and RAMP management programs, Travel Alberta Marketing Sessions, Alberta Public Art Network Conference, Festival and Event Planning Masterclass, lost wax bronze casting program and woodworking classes.
The AAC completed its 61 year in operations in 2019. Our long history and continued success is the result of a group of dedicated arts enthusiasts and supporters. I would like to express my sincere thanks to and gratitude to the hardworking AAC Board of Directors, a committed and passionate staff, our supportive city liaison, Jillian Bracken, wonderful volunteers and our membership. Collectively, this amazing group of people help to build a strong arts community which helps to make Lethbridge a better city.
Suzanne Lint Executive Director
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Promoting, educating and documenting the activities of the AAC and the greater arts community allows the AAC to communicate the story of the arts in Lethbridge. AAC communications efforts touch every department at 7 Street and Casa. Due to the unique needs of the departments, events and projects of the AAC, individualized marketing plans are created for each spanning traditional media such as posters, invites and programs to on-line solutions like e-newsletters and websites. It can be exciting to explore new technologies but also a challenge to reach all the members of the community.
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P UBL I CATIONS A R TS D IRE CTORY PU B L I S H ED I N J ULY
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173 ARTISTS, GROUPS AND FESTIVAL ENTRIES 12 DISCIPLINE HEADINGS
31 PIECES OF PUBLIC ART
50 EVENTS IN THE CALENDAR
CA SA PROGRAM GU IDE S PU B L I S H ED 3 T IMES A Y EAR ; WINTER, SPRING/SUMMER A ND FA LL 2,500 COPIES ARE PRINTED EACH SEASON ART EDUCATION CLASSES, UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS AND EVENTS AT CASA ARE FEATURED.
C ITY OF LE THBRIDGE RE C R E ATI O N A N D C ULTUR E G UI DE ART S I N F O PAG E, CASA PAGE, 2 PAG E C U LT UR E G UIDE 48 PAGES CREATED
476 EVENTS LISTED
HIGHLIGHTING MEMBER GROUPS, ARTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS PLUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED.
The Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association values its membership in the Allied Arts Council. As members, the two main advantages for our group are the free advertising opportunities and the reduced rental rate for facilities at Casa for performances and workshops. It’s great to be a part of a larger organization which supports arts in our community.
– Christine Rogers, LRMTA 2019
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M ED I A PA RT NERS HI P S V I STA RADIO ART T R AC K S ON WEDNESDAYS - 52 W EEKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT ON UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS.
L E THBRI D GE HE RALD MO N T H LY A R T IC L E ON AR T S ISSUES PRINTED ON THE SECOND FRIDAY – 1 2 ARTICLES FOCUSED ON THEMES AND ADVOCACY IN THE ARTS.
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CASA LETHBRIDGE.CA
Users 3,564
Users 28,451
Sessions 5,443
Sessions 45,534
Page views 13,824
Page views 139,216
Calendar events 240
Calendar events 79
Calendar entries *events over multiple days
Calendar entries *events over multiple days
1580
*This includes art shows, theatre runs and concert series over multiple days. External events booked at Casa are responsible for providing event details to be included in the Casa events calendar. If no details are provided, a listing cannot be generated.
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E -N EWSLET T ERS AR T S I N L ET HB R IDGE IS T HE AAC’S BI- WEEKLY E - N EW S L ET TER T O M EM B ER S 237 RECIPIENTS CA S A C O N NEC T E-NEW SL ET T ER CREATED FOR THE CO M M U N I T Y 622 SUB SC R IB ER S SO C I A L M EDIA STAT S
FRIENDS/FOLLOWERS
Allied Arts Council Facebook
1241
Casa Facebook
3251
Lethbridge Arts Days Facebook
1409
Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre Facebook 726 Allied Arts Council Twitter
1598
Casa Twitter
2177
Allied Arts Council Instagram
861
Casa Instagram
1311
Performing Arts Centre Instagram
205
T HE FARME RS MARK E T AT E X H I B I TI O N PA R K 2 2 A R T I S T M E M B ER S AND GR OUPS RENTED THE A AC TA BLE OV ER THE SEAS O N
L E THBRI D GE PU BLIC LIBR A R Y , M A I N B R A N C H CO M M U N I T Y SHOW CASE FEAT URED 10 MEMBERS
HI ST ORY BO O K As part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations, the Allied Arts Council has endeavoured to document the history of the organization and the arts community through a history book project. Continuing from Alex Johnson’s Occasional Paper in 1983, the history book will explore the activities of the Allied Arts Council and the arts in Lethbridge through to 2018.
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C O O R D I N AT I N G C O O R D I N AT E C O L L A B O R AT I V E E V E N T S A N D A C T I V I T I E S T H AT A L L O W T H E C O M M U N I T Y T O H AV E P O S I T I V E A R T S E X P E R I E N C E S .
EV EN T S The Allied Arts Council coordinates events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for the community to have positive arts experiences. These events showcase the diverse array of artists Lethbridge has to offer. More than 5600 community members participated in these free, family-friendly events. The Allied Arts Council strives to remunerate artists for their services through the solicitation of grants and sponsorships.
FAM ILY FUN DAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 • More than 300 art explorers attended the event. K IOSK KICK-OFF B BQ MAY 25, 2019 • 200 Celebrators enjoyed live music and burgers.
W HOOP -UP DAYS PARA DE BBQ AUGUST 20, 2019 • 300 people enjoyed the BBQ after the parade.
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AR T S DAYS 20 1 9 SEPTEMBER 21 – 29, 2019
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Arts Days is a week-long celebration of arts in Lethbridge. Originally established in 2010, the Alberta Government created Alberta Arts Days as an opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities across the province. Now referred to as Alberta Culture Days; this celebration helps the province achieve its cultural goals as outlined in their policy, “The Spirit of Alberta.” Both Albert Culture Days and National Culture Days are held during the last week of September. 2019 was the tenth anniversary of Alberta Culture Days and National Culture Days. Sponsorship increased by 20 percent.
Allied Arts Council coordinated events include:
MIMOSAS, MUFFINS AND MOV IES JUNE 16, SEPTEMBER 22 AND NOVEMBER 24, 2019 • 36 attendees
HIST ORIC THEATRE WALKING TOUR SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 • 1 arts organization • 12 attendees
SOAR CA BARET SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2019 • 10 performances/artists • 110 attendees
SOAR VISUAL ARTISTS KIOSK PROJECT SEPTEMBER 27 – 28, 2019 • 2 artists
1 7 T H ANNUAL ART WA LK SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 , 2019 • 75 arts organizations and artists • 28 downtown businesses • 4 artist demonstrations • 500 attendees
ON T HE STREET (buskers along Art Walk route) SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2019 • 18 performers
GAL L ERY STROLL SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 • 5 locations • 3 performers • 125 attendees
FAMILY A FFAIR ON THE SQUA RE SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 • 5 artists/performers • 50 attendance (due to epic snowstorm)
CHR ISTMA S AT CASA NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2019 • Over 4000 holiday shoppers • Artist vendors made close to $50,000 in sales • 73% of artists indicated their sales were the same or better than in 2018. • 10 performers provided entertainment ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET PASSPORT • Worked collaboratively with 3 other Christmas Markets & AAC Works COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS • Environment Lethbridge, Angel Tree and Lethbridge Food Bank • $600 and a large bin of food were collected 2019
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EDUCATION The Allied Arts Council’s commitment to excellence in art education for children, youth and adults dates back to the mid-1960s. Core options were added for adults looking to further their knowledge in the mediums of woodworking, printmaking, acrylics and clay through the introduction of intermediate level classes. Artist Partnership programming – courses and workshops proposed by community members – offered exciting options such as fibre arts, stained glass, dance, theatre and cartooning. None of these classes would be possible without the strong leadership of the new AAC Education Manager, Katie Bruce who joined the AAC team in early 2019 as well as the talented AAC instructors and independent artists that Lethbridge continues to foster and support.
“My son and I were participants in the Generations Clay wheel class, and we loved every minute of it. It gave us a chance to spend quality time together, learn a new art in a fun and supportive environment, and simply enjoy one another while being creative! … I would recommend the Generations classes to anyone that wants time away from screens and time to connect with their kiddo with creative fun! This fall I helped organize a private clay wheel class with a group of family and friends. It was a wonderful way to connect
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with people in my life regularly, explore creativity, get messy, and have fun.”
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- Tanya Gill
CL AY C O U RSES AND W OR K SHOPS ACROSS ALL AGES REPRESENTED 742 S TU D E N TS
Number of Core Classes
148
Number of Students
1131
Number of AP Programs
71
Number of AP Students
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Number of Birthdays/Workshops
49
Workshop/Birthday Attendees
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T W O W H EEL - C HAIR AC CESSIB L E WHEELS WERE A DDED TO OUR CLAY CLAS S R O O M 6 7 I N DI V I D U AL S AC CESSED T HE ACCESSIBILITY MODIFIED A RT PRO G R A M S FOR ADULT S ( AMAPA) THROUGH 2019 , FOR A TOTAL OFÂ $1 0 , 46 2 . 50 . A T OTAL OF 1 60 B UR SA RIES WERE AWA RDED.
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THE GA LLER Y AT CA S A
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The Gallery at Casa celebrated many successes in 2019, including innovative exhibitions and important community partnerships. The Gallery continued its commitment to exhibit the work of local and regional artists, national artists with a connection to our community and exhibitions of unique interest to Lethbridge. The Project Space, the showcase vitrine outside the Main Gallery, has been established as a new installation space for emerging artists. Programming returned to the Joan Waterfield Gallery at the Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre. The Casa exhibition program is enhanced by a variety of community outreach projects as well as an ongoing film series.
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Main Gallery exhibitions
12
Main Gallery solo exhibitions
10
Main Gallery group exhibitions
2
Main Gallery participants in group exhibitions
21
Main Gallery artist fees paid
$18,540
Main Gallery participants
31
Auxiliary Gallery exhibitions
27
Auxiliary Gallery solo exhibitions
17
Auxiliary Gallery group exhibitions
10
Auxiliary Gallery participants
74
Project Space exhibitions
2
Project Space artist fees paid
$800
Waterfield Gallery (Yates) exhibitions
1
Waterfield Gallery (Yates) participants
9
Waterfield Gallery (Yates) artist fees paid
$1545
P UBL I C A RT The City of Lethbridge has benefited from a robust public art program since 2007 and the Allied Arts Council has been pleased to participate in the program since its inception. In addition to being represented on the City of Lethbridge Art Committee, members of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge staff provide administrative support for public art acquisition processes, provide technical advice on project execution and maintenance, assist with communications regarding the public art program and projects and provide recording secretary support to the Art Committee. There was significant activity in the public art program in 2019. Three major commissions were installed, two new project commissions were awarded, two small projects were completed and planning was initiated on potential mural and electrical box enhancement programs. Work was also completed on a program review, communications strategies and maintenance requirements.
NEAR + FAR BY CALGARY ARTIST DEREK BESANT WAS INSTALLED IN THE AQUATIC CENTRE. THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT BY TORONTO ARTISTS JENNIFER MARMAN AND DANIEL BORINS IS LOCATED IN THE GALLERIA AND GYM AREAS OF ATB CENTRE. TOGETHER BY CORYN KEMPSTER AND JULIA JAMROZIK, ONTARIO ARTISTS, INSTALLED ON THE CORNER OF 6 AVENUE AND 5 STREET. ANDREW RABYNIUK INSTALLED HIS WORK, THE GEOMETRY OF THE SKY, IN THE EAST-FACING FORAY WINDOWS OF CASA IN MID-MAY.
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31 ARTWORKS FEATURED 2019
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FA C I L I TAT I N G FA C I L I TAT E T H E G R O W T H A N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y O F A R T I S T S A N D A R T S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B Y L I N K I N G T H E M T O , O R P R O V I D I N G T H E M W I T H , R E L E VA N T E D U C A T I O N , O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S .
AAC WOR KS 2019 marked the opening of the Allied Art Council’s dedicated retail space, AAC Works. AAC Works reinforces the tenets fostered and encouraged by the Allied Arts Council, which is to support, cultivate and promote local artists in the Lethbridge community and region. AAC Works offers artists the space to sell their work in a prime-downtown location while offering the Lethbridge community a place to purchase local, high-quality fine art and fine craft.
As [an artist] member of the allied arts community, I have been able to take part in markets, sales through the store front, the art walk, discussions geared towards artists but also to be in the know of what is happening in the community. Being new to the city, it instantly submerged me in the art scene. I would have struggled for a good year or two trying to access all the resources I have at the moment. And I think I still would have missed out on a lot of opportunities that AAC provides. They are active in the art community and huge supporters, that walk the walk and not just talk the talk. I appreciate everything they have done for me.
– Tonya Spears, AAC Works Artist and community member
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A AC W OR K S OP ENED WIT H 17 ARTISTS; BY THE END OF 2019 , 40 A R T I S T S W ER E R EP R ESENTED IN THE STORE, A 235% INCREA SE.
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VISIT OR S T O THE STORE MAY TO DECEMBER: 1087
A RTI ST KIOSKS Installed at the beginning of 2019, these converted shipping containers provide an opportunity for artists to create installations, interact with the public, to showcase and sell their work creating more activity in Rotary Square.
M O R E T HAN 20 AR T IST S HAVE COLLABORATED IN THE KIOSKS.
P RO FE SSIONA L D E V E LO P M E NT TA X T I P S F O R AR T IST S M A R C H 1 , 2 0 1 9 • 7 AR T IST S PAR TICIPATED RO Z S A A DM IN FUNDAM ENTAL S TRA INING PROGRA M (RA FT) JU N E 2 2 & 2 3, 201 9 • 1 0 PAR T ICIPANTS C H R C M A I N TAINING R ESP ECT FUL WORKPLACES O C T O B ER 2 8 , 20 1 9 • 1 0 PAR T ICIPANTS
E V EN T SPONSORS HI P The AAC has traditionally supported various members through the purchase of tickets and attendance at events. The Board of Directors identified a desire to support member’s events in a more significant manner through sponsorship.
I N 2 01 9 AAC B OAR D OF D IRECTORS SPONSORED 9 MEMBER EV ENTS .
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“I’ve used the Woodshop here at Casa for almost a year and find it quite nice. The space is well kept; any deficits are usually quickly dealt with by the staff. Overall, I’ve been quite satisfied with my experience.” – Wayne Morris, Artist, Studio Access user
M AR CH SAW T HE 1,000 T H KILN FIRING AT CA SA
CAS A Casa serves as a multifaceted arts venue for community members looking to develop their art practice and appreciation through classes, studio use and exhibition spaces; while providing spaces to meet, rehearse and perform. Home to numerous artists, art groups and guilds, Casa continues to be a popular location in 2019, the sixth year of operation.
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STUDIO ACCESS TYPE
18
Daily
351
Monthly
104
Yearly
76
CASA DOOR COUNT
Student
40
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . 166,230
TOTAL 571
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,082
STUDIO USAGE Clay Studio
2142
2D Studio
735
Weaver’s Studio
1533
Textile Studio
113
Woodworking
333
Darkroom
6
Printmaking
44
TOTAL 4906
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1 4 TH A N NUA L MAYO R’ S L U NC HE O N FO R BUSINESS A ND T HE A RT S SE P T EM B ER 1 9, 20 1 9 The Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts is an important community outreach initiative of the Allied Arts Council. The event recognizes the vital relationship between the local arts community, businesses and the municipal government. Without this symbiotic relationship, the arts would be challenged to grow and thrive.
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SPONSORSHIP UP BY 12%
At the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, the annual awards are presented in a number of areas including philanthropic awards to outstanding citizens, organizations and businesses who support and contribute to the well being of the arts in Lethbridge and awards to artists and arts leaders recognizing their artistic efforts and contributions. A new award was created to recognize the contributions of artists in grades 9 through 12, who are demonstrating exemplary work in their art practice. This award comes with a $1000 cash award for the artist to contribute to their practice. AAC Board members sourced funding to support the initial five years of funding for this award.
THE 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS WERE: ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL ASPIRING ARTIST AWARD: KAITLIN CARTER ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL YOUNG ARTIST AWARD: MEGAN WITTIG ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (INDIVIDUAL): RICHARD AMERY ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (BUSINESS): SUBARU OF LETHBRIDGE ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (SERVICE ORGANIZATION): LETHBRIDGE ´ ´ SCHOOL DIVISION, HOLY SPIRIT REGIONAL SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 4, ECOLE LA VERENDRYE JOAN WATERFIELD MEMORIAL AWARD: DON ROBB
“The Allied Arts Council provides invaluable financial support through the Young Artist Award, affording career development opportunities not otherwise possible. This honour also gives even more legitimacy to the important work that artists are doing within our community, bringing a greater sense of awareness to the arts in Lethbridge. “ Megan Wittig, Singer, Young Artist Award recipient 2019
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CO M MUNIT Y C O M M I T E E S Allied Arts Council staff contribute to several community organizations and serve on various committees, including: Alberta Summer Games 2020 Tourism Lethbridge Team Lethbridge Word on the Street
TEAM LETHBRIDGE 22 DIFFERENT LETHBRIDGE ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDED JOINT MEETINGS WITH 8 DIFFERENT MINISTRIES
CULVER CITY SISTER CITY EXCHANGE TRIP PART OF A DELEGATION OF 7
A L L I E D A RT S C O U N C I L O F L E T H B R I D G E
ELECTION SURVEYS THE ARTS SURVEY WAS DISTRIBUTED TO PROVINCIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES IN MARCH 2019 AND RECEIVED RESPONSES FROM 3 OF THE 8 CANDIDATES. THE ARTS SURVEY WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FEDERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES IN OCTOBER 2019 AND RECEIVED RESPONSES FROM 3 OF THE 6 CANDIDATES.
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P ERFORMIN G A RT S C E NT RE The AAC is committed to ensuring Lethbridge artists, arts aficionados and audiences have sufficient, robust arts facilities and spaces to support their interests and activities. We provided support to the Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Group who met on occasion in 2019 and continued to advocate the merits of a new performing arts centre for Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council and Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Group retained their positions on the City of Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre Steering Committee. The AAC continued to inform the community on the work of the PACAG and Steering Committee through the distribution of the Next Stage e-newsletter.
E N GAG I N G M A N A G E , B U I L D , M A I N TA I N R E L AT I O N S H I P S W I T H C O M M U N I T Y A N D A A C M E M B E R S .
The Allied Arts Council works collaboratively within our community. We work diligently to manage, build and maintain good relationships with the community and AAC members. This work includes one-on-one meetings, serving on committees, attending events and functions and participating in information seminars.
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Association of Fundraising Professionals ATB Financial/ATB Entrepreneur Centre Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta Downtown Lethbridge BRZ École La Vérendrye Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Division No. 4 KPMG Lethbridge & District Music & Speech Arts Festival Lethbridge Immigrant Services
Lethbridge Jazz & Blues Festival Lethbridge Public Library Lethbridge School Division SAAG Tourism Lethbridge Travel Alberta uLethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts Volunteer Lethbridge Wide Skies Music & Arts Festival
CITY OF LETHBRIDGE DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES The Allied Arts Council is called upon at various times of the year to provide expertise and support services to the City of Lethbridge. These include serving as stakeholders on a number of committees, serving on adhoc committees, providing gallery preparator services, facilitating connections with artists for hire, attending open houses and information sessions, and provide expert advice. The following is a list of those activities during 2019: · • • • • • • •
• • • •
Heart of Our City Committee Public Art Committee Downtown Clean and Safe Strategy Committee Lethbridge Destination Management Organization Performing Arts Centre Steering Committee Yates Advisory Committee City of Lethbridge Community Conversations Providing entertainment referrals for City of Lethbridge Volunteer Appreciation Event Gallery preparator services for the newly renovated Joan Waterfield Memorial Gallery at the Yates Memorial Centre Performing Arts Centre and stakeholder meetings Indigenous Cultural Centre meetings and conference Facilitating the purchase of artwork for St. Laurent exchange 2019
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S U S TA I N I N G A S U S T A I N A B L E O R G A N I Z A T I O N , M A I N T A I N S H E A LT H Y F I N A N C E S , A S TA B L E O R G A N I Z AT I O N T H AT L O O K S T O W A R D S T H E F U T U R E .
2 0 1 9 B OA R D OF D I R EC T O R S
AAC STAFF 7 ST REET
AAC STAFF CA SA
President Margaret (Peggy) Mezei
Executive Director Suzanne Lint
Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager Brad Goruk
Vice-President Ian Zadeicks
Finance Manager Danielle Gibson
Secretary Louise Drysdale
Community Relations Manager Dawn Leite
Treasurer Scott Rowland
Marketing & Promotions Manager Kelaine Devine
Directors Sharon Stevenson-Ferrari Jeremy Duchan Krystal Cruickshank David Gabert
Member Services & Projects Manager Tara Gillanders AAC Works Manager Kasia Sosnowski
A L L I E D A RT S C O U N C I L O F L E T H B R I D G E
History Book Coodinator Ashley Markus (casual, contract)
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Oral Historian Elaine Toth (contract) Summer Research/Archives Assistant Keelan Cashmore
Facility Programs Manager Brenna Lowrie (until June 2019) Assistant to the Facility Manager Angeline Simon (starting July 2019) Gallery Services Manager/ Curator Darcy Logan Education Manager Katie Bruce Summer Facility/Education Program Assistant Sheila Shaw Clay Services Manager Aaron Hagan Facility Attendants Andrew Rabyniuk Ethan Roth Sheila Shaw Baz Skinner Reception Lorraine Lee Andrew Rabinyuk Angeline Simon River Del Corro Mikail Tate Custodians David Farstad Thorsten Nesch Kent Nagata
CONTRIBUTORS
A AC ENDOWMENT FUND
$5000+
Fiona Dyer – In Memory of Dr. Barbara Lacey
Anonymous Estate of Van Christou
Barbara J. Edgecombe-Green – In Memory of Dr. Barbara Lacey Akira & Lorita Ichikawa – In Memory of Dr. Barbara Lacey Ike & Diana Lanier
$2000+
Lethbridge Artist Club
ATB Financial Val Matteotti Ranches Ltd.
Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Precon Precast Products Bill Yates – In Memory of Dr. Barbara Lacey
$1000+ Deltec Power & Control Systems FWBA Architects North & Company LLP Precon Precast Products Prime Catering Royal LePage Commercial - Brent Oleksy
Ron & Kathryn Yoshida – In Memory of Dr. Barbara Lacey
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS
$500+ KPMG McIntyre Ranching Co. Ltd. Melcor SONGER architechture inc Stantec Super 8 | Econolodge Lethbridge
MEDIA PARTNERS $250+ The Art of Strategy Alger Zadeiks Shapiro LLP Avail CPA Brighter Together D.A. Building Systems Ltd. dwr consulting Geomatic Attic Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Lethbridge living Sterling Mutuals Westwinds Management Solutions – Shilpa Stocker
<$250 Barb Goodman Ron and Mariette Jacobson Karina Mak Royal Canadian Legion #273 Sharon Simmers
VOLUNTEERS IN 2019, 36 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 697 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO THE ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL
2019
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FINANCIALS ALL I ED ARTS COU NC I L O F LE TH B R I DG E
STAT E M E N TARTS O F F INCOUNCIL A N C IAL PO SIOF TI O N ALLIED LETHBRIDGE
Statement of Financial Position YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, WITH COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FOR 2018 December 31, 2019, with comparative information for 2018 2019
2018
Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Goods and services tax recoverable Prepaid expenses
$
Cash and investments not available for current operations
2,717 40,106 5,256 4,142 52,221
$
20,656 40,692 4,638 8,330 74,316
734,197
609,103
244,089 169,921 74,168
221,407 143,016 78,391
$ 860,586
$ 761,810
$
$
Capital assets: Capital assets Less accumulated amortization
A L L I E D A RT S C O U N C I L O F L E T H B R I D G E
Liabilities and Net Assets
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Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Deferred contributions Unamortized deferred capital contribution Net assets: Invested in capital assets Unrestricted Internally restricted
9,979 31,160 62,320 103,459
32,257 27,529 63,708 123,494
12,433 115,892
20,722 144,216
61,918 42,059 640,717 744,694
57,669 42,059 517,866 617,594
$ 860,586
$ 761,810
R E V EN U E
E XPE N S E S
Program Fees/Membership
$342,441
26%
Administration
$388,739
32%
Projects/Donations/Grants
$122,352
9%
Facility*
$423,025
35%
$782,585
59%
Arts Promotion
$97,000
8%
$75,000
6%
Programming
$286,450
24%
City of Lethbridge*
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
$1,322,379
Board
*Does not include imputed rent
$18,487
2%
$1,142,940
*Does not include imputed rent
6% Alberta Foundation for the Arts
2% Board
26% Program Fees/Membership
32% Administration
24% Programming
59% City of Lethbridge 8% Arts Promotion
35% Facility 9% Projects/Donations/Grants
ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE
A L LI ED ART S COU NCIL OF LE T H B R I DG E
Statement of Operations
STAT E ME N T O F O P E RAT IO N S
Year ended December 31, 2019, with comparative information for 2018
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, WITH COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FOR 2018 Program
Administrative
Board
Education
Facility
Gallery
Leadership
Total 2019
Total 2018
Revenue: Fees, sales and rentals City of Lethbridge
$
- fee for service - facility support Grants, donations and sponsorships Fundraising and special projects Other Amortization of deferred capital contribution Expenses: Program costs Administrative and support staff Fundraising and special projects Rent Building maintenance Office Communications Insurance Other Amortization
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses Program allocations Net program surplus (deficiency)
1,643
$
194,137 $
101,404 $
5,647 $
28,582 $
331,413 $
306,644 639,000
-
145,335
-
467,485
-
169,765
782,585
-
-
-
608,170
-
-
608,170
471,491
4,200
1,406
15,976
-
76,970
68,210
166,762
194,100
-
-
-
-
-
34,539
34,539
49,147
11,028
280
-
-
-
-
11,308
14,155
-
83
829
4,393
166
2,818
8,289
4,144
16,871
147,104
210,942
1,181,452
82,783
303,914
1,943,066
1,678,681
-
-
80,050
-
23,224
8,120
111,394
101,511
274,749
20,219
97,250
329,473
51,413
30,000
803,104
708,852
-
-
-
-
358
75,443
75,801
102,933
-
-
-
608,170
-
28,062
636,232
494,317
-
-
-
20,778
-
-
20,778
36,041
50,951
-
-
-
-
11,914
62,865
48,528 65,491
-
4,901
-
15,317
5,107
28,914
54,239
6,451
-
-
-
-
-
6,451
5,985
13,399
1,522
-
-
-
2,543
17,464
33,476
345,550
276 26,918
2,764 180,064
14,648 988,386
553 80,655
9,397 194,393
27,638 1,815,966
17,297 1,614,431
(328,679)
120,186
127,100
64,250
-
-
328,679 $
- $
-
(9,722) $
110,464 $
30,878
193,066
2,128
109,521
(30,878)
(174,200)
(2,128)
(111,751)
- $
18,866
$
- $
(2,230) $
127,100
$
64,250
MISSION
THE ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCING AND ENHANCING THE ARTS IN LETHBRIDGE.
VISION
A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY ENRICHES LETHBRIDGE.
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge 318 7 Street South Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2G2 phone: 403.320.0555 email: info@artslethbridge.org
AlliedArtsCouncil
@AACLeth
@AACLeth
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