Levels of Inspiration
Your generous contribution to any of our 5 distinct donation experiences, each tailored to a unique artistic focus, make a huge impact to your community. From supporting the Performing Arts through the Producer’s Circle, aiding Visual Arts as an Art Benefactor, bolstering Arts Education with the Inspiring Tomorrow’s Artists and Leaders – Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS), contributing to the popular Great Artist Music Series through Fortissimo!, to choosing the Creative Virtuoso (The “I Want It All” Package) for an all-encompassing experience—your gift allows you to champion the cause that resonates most with you.
As a valued donor, you can review the associated benefits for each gift level below. Donations exceeding $20 come with a full tax receipt, although please note that benefits are subject to change.
For additional information, please contact Glenn Coulson, Development Officer at 705.795.3022 or glenn@auroraculturalcentre.ca. We thank you for your role in enhancing the artistic vibrancy of our community!
Donate to:
The Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS) Program
INSPIRING TOMORROW’S ARTISTS AND LEADERS
KITS is a dynamic initiative aimed at bringing the magic of arts and culture directly into our local schools. Through this program, we aspire to cultivate an early appreciation for various forms of artistic expression, nurturing our children’s creative talents, and equipping them with essential skills to become the artists and leaders of tomorrow. Our initiatives feature music, dance, and theatre workshops and immersive cultural experiences – all taught by leading industry professionals.
The world needs more dreamers, creators, and leaders. By supporting KITS, you are not only nurturing these qualities in our youth, but you are also investing in a brighter, more vibrant future – a world coloured by the diverse and innovative ideas of tomorrow’s artists and leaders.
The Fortissimo! Circle featuring the
Great Artist Music Series
THE BONNIE AND NORBERT KRAFT DOLLAR MATCHING CAMPAIGN
Seize this extraordinary opportunity to breathe life into the sublime realm of classical music at the Aurora Cultural Centre. Your generous contribution has the power to elevate our renowned Fortissimo! Program and the Great Artist Music Series (GAMS) to new heights of excellence. In joining the Fortissimo Circle, you aren’t merely extending your support; you’re forging a vibrant community around the profound beauty of music.
But here’s the crowning touch – thanks to the incomparable Bonnie and Norbert Kraft, Grammy Award winners par excellence, your philanthropy is supercharged. Every dollar you gift transforms into two, creating an echo of support that reverberates throughout our community.
Art Benefactor
VISUAL ART 2023/2024 CAMPAIGN
The Art Benefactor Campaign is our latest endeavour towards sustaining this culture of artistic engagement. With the support of generous benefactors like you, we can ensure the continued availability of captivating, thought-provoking, and accessible art in our community. This campaign aims to facilitate the growth and enrichment of local artists and to further strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.
By joining us in this campaign, you will not only be supporting local talent but also investing in a platform that encourages creativity and promotes understanding through art. We are confident that your participation will have a profound impact on our collective artistic journey and the overall enrichment of our community.
The Producer’s Circle
FEATURING THE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
VOICES OF THE WORLD 2023/24
As a patron of the Producer’s Circle, you’ll have the chance to significantly impact our Phase 1: “In the Community – Voices of the World” 2023/2024 Season. This pivotal season will amplify diverse voices from around the world, creating a tapestry of storytelling, music, and performing arts that reflects the colourful and dynamic world we inhabit. From Juno award winning performances to world renowned musicians, your support will help showcase the beautiful diversity of our global community right here at the Aurora Cultural Centre.
Creative Virtuoso
THE “I WANT IT ALL” PACKAGE
Immerse yourself in the all-encompassing spectrum of artistic endeavor and experience with our Creative Virtuoso “I Want It All” package! As a Creative Virtuoso, you invest in the vibrant fabric of our community, touching every corner of artistic enrichment. You enable the magic of arts to bloom in our local schools through the Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS) Program, kindling an early appreciation for various artistic expressions in our youth and shaping them into tomorrow’s artists and leaders. Step into the sublime realm of the Fortissimo Circle and the Great Artist Music Series, where your philanthropy breathes life into classical music and each dollar given echoes twice as loud, thanks to the generous matching campaign by the extraordinary Bonnie and Norbert Kraft. With the Art Benefactor Campaign, you sustain a culture of artistic engagement, promoting local talent, fostering creativity, and bridging understanding through the universal language of art. Last but not least, your support of the Producers’ Circle impacts our Performing arts series. Amplify diverse voices, and paint a tapestry of storytelling, music, and performing arts that reflect our dynamic global community. Join the Creative Virtuoso initiative today and become a guiding light in our quest for artistic enlightenment. Unleash the power of your contribution and together, let’s compose a symphony of artistic vibrancy for our community.
Other Ways To Help Support
Through Canada Helps
We are registered on CanadaHelps.org. Click here to make a secure online donation. Please note: you will receive a full tax receipt for this option
Securities
Gifts of securities are now the most tax-efficient way to make a charitable donation, thanks to the elimination of capital gains on donations of publicly-traded securities. You can donate stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Shares in private corporations and stock options are not eligible. You will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your donation. We recommend that you speak with your financial advisors when considering these type of gifts to ensure that your financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed and your gift is tailored to your individual circumstances.
Making a Gift In Your Will
A charitable gift in your last will and testament, known as a bequest, can be in the form of a sum of money, a specific property, a percentage of the residue of your estate, a life insurance policy, an RRSP or a contingency gift. The tax credit resulting from a bequest can provide valuable tax savings to your estate. Making a gift through your will is a meaningful way to celebrate your legacy while making a lasting commitment to the Aurora Cultural Centre. We recommend that you speak with your financial and legal advisers when considering this type of gift to ensure that your financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed and your gift is tailored to your individual circumstances.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the giving opportunities or wish to discuss other options, please contact Glenn Coulson, Development Officer of the Aurora Cultural Centre.
Phone: 905-750-1747 | Email: glenn@auroraculturalcentre.ca
Registered Charity Number: 80823 9693 RR 0001
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