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Years Young
The following initiatives and projects were completed in recognition of the Allied Arts Council 60th and Casa’s 5th anniversary.
ANNIVERSARY BRANDING Logos were created in recognition of both the AAC and Casa special anniversary years. These distinct logos were incorporated into all marketing and communication materials throughout 2018.
ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND A major 60th anniversary initiative was a fund development project to raise monies to establish an Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. A target sum of $10,000 was identified as the amount desired to open the fund which will provide sustainability for the AAC in future years. The Endowment fund project was formally launched at a gala celebration. The Endowment Fund was officially opened in October 2018 with a contribution of $14,162.
60 YEARS YOUNG – FEBRUARY 10, 2018 60 Years Young, an arts focused gala celebration, was the kick off for our special diamond anniversary year. Held at Casa, the event included opportunities to participate in creating art objects with artist volunteers, have a portrait drawn by Amy Dodic, engage with living statues, enjoy dance demonstrations and musical performances while sampling delicious offerings a multiple food stations and tasting a signature cocktail or the AAC Artsy Farsty Ale with a custom beer label created by local cartoonist Eric Dyck. Gala attendees were able to purchase original art works from the silent auction table as well as being able to purchase special anniversary mugs created by Natalie Brewster. Mug purchasers were entered into a door prize draw for a 60th anniversary diamond necklace door graciously donated by Diamond Sponsor Foster & Sons Jewellers or an original Casa 5th anniversary wood sculpture by Roger McMullen. We are grateful for the many members who contributed to the silent auction as well as our sponsors: Foster & Sons Jewellers, FWBA Architects, North & Company LLP and Westwinds Management Solutions – Shilpa Stocker. The event was a tremendous success and $6,500 was raised for the endowment through mug purchases, the silent auction and direct donations. 6
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