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CONTRIBUTORS GOLD ($1000+) Deltec Power & Control Systems

PLATINUM ($2000+)

FWBA Architects

Val Matteotti Ranches Ltd

North & Company

ATB Financial RBC

Korite International Ltd. Downtown Lethbridge BRZ Royal LePage South Country McIntyre Ranching Co. Stringam LLP

SILVER ($500+)

Advance Glass & Aluminum Precon

Galko Homes

New West Theatre

KPMG

Southern Alberta Art Gallery

Melcor Developments

Univeristy of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts

Peter Mueller

University of Lethbridge President’s Office

Stantec Glenn &Janice Varzari Overhead Door Lethbridge Community Band Society

BRONZE ($250+) D.A. Building Systems Ltd. Miles & Carol Godlonton Sterling Mutuals Inc. Shilpa Stocker

DONORS

Wesley Harry

Leslie Ohene Adjei

Helen Haynes

Mary Oordt

Airau Film Photo & Design

Tweela Houtekamer

Deb Panzcak

Mark Bellamy

Linda & Barry Horner

Phil Ponting

Marcia & Greg Bialobzyski

Lorita & Akira Ichikawa

Rose Primachuk

Chinese Manie Opera Society

Mariette Jacobson

Red Engine Coffee

Classique Dancewear

Diana Lanier

Fran Schipper

Barb Cunningham

Dawn Leite

Melissa Setiawan

Gina DeBoer

Lethbridge living

Sharon Simmers

Drunken Sailor

Kapow Ltd.

Violet Devine Art & Design

Terri Fortunaso

Karina Mak

Colin & Dionne Walsh

Geomatic Attic

Brad Matlock

Lucille Perry

Barb Goodman

Dave McCann

Letty Croskery

Aaron Hagan

Most Vocal Poets

Alexis Bialobzyski

Vision

A vibrant arts community enriches Lethbridge

Mission

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge provides leadership in advancing and enhancing the arts in Lethbridge

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Reports 2 ...........

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President’s Report Executive Director’s Report

Promoting the Arts 6 ...........

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Events Projects Communication

Improving Community 16 ..........

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Casa Education Gallery Public Art Initiatives

Advocating for the Arts 25 .........

Performing Arts Centre

Supporters 26 .........

Membership & Volunteers

Financials 27 .........

Annual Results Summary Annual Report 2015

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20 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Governance, advocacy and celebration were the

Advocacy is a fundamental activity of the AAC

major focuses of the AAC Board of Directors in 2015.

Board and is expressed in a variety of ways.

As part of our role as advocates, the AAC

Throughout the year, we continued to concentrate our efforts on our

facilitated the establishment of and provided

governance role. A committee of the Board presented revised bylaws

support to a Performing Arts Centre Advocacy

to the membership at the AGM in March 2015. The amendments to the

Group. The Group identified that a fund

bylaws clarified language and incorporated changes that recognized

development campaign for the project was

the impact of technology on communications and meeting attendance.

premature and unlikely to succeed without a

The Bylaw and Policy Review Committee also recommended reducing

shovel-ready capital project. The members of

the number of Directors from fifteen to nine as a possible item for

that group have therefore put their efforts into

consideration by the Board during its review. After much consideration,

working strategically to develop the public’s

the Board concluded to support the Committee recommendation. We

understanding for the need of a new performing

believe that a smaller board will be more efficient, will streamline Board

arts centre as well as building community

operations and will allow for stronger engagement of Board members.

support for the project. The Group will continue

The expansion of operations to include a focus on community

its work over the next eighteen months with the

development as well as artist support and the evolution over the years

objective of having the project included in the

that has seen us move from a management board to a governance

City’s 2017 Capital Improvement Plan.

board were the basis of our decision to reduce the Board size through a process of attrition. The process of attrition necessitates no new Board

A Board initiative to address Alberta Foundation

members be recruited until the number of members is reduced. A

for the Arts funding challenges was placed on

resolution to change the bylaws to reflect this recommended change

the back burner with the spring election and the

will be presented to the membership for its deliberation and decision

change in provincial government. This item will

once the board has nine or less members. This is anticipated to occur

be revisited now that the government is firmly

at the AGM in 2017. The Bylaw and Policy Review Committee also

in place.

continued its work on a comprehensive review of Board policies with a completion of the process projected for late spring 2016.

A highly effective advocacy initiative in 2015 was the Team Lethbridge mission to Edmonton

The Board’s Nominating Committee was also busy in 2015. In addition to

in November. Members of the Team, including

completing a review of the nomination process, it administered a Board

AAC representatives, were able to engage in

evaluation process resulting in a recommendation that the Board hold

group meetings with most of the Ministers or

a retreat to review and reaffirm its governance role.

their delegates. Team Lethbridge received a positive response from the Ministers who were

We also completed an annual review of our Strategic Plan and

very open to dialogue. A positive outcome

Operating Budget, ensuring sound operation of the organization.

from this excursion was a visit to Casa, in midDecember, by Minister David Eggen and his Chief of Staff.

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015 Board members continue to attend community events as arts advocates. The AAC hosts a number of events such as the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts (pg 8), Arts Days (pg 11), and Christmas at Casa (pg 12), which help to raise the profile of the arts in our community.

A major celebration in June 2015 helped to raise the profile of

2015

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Lethbridge’s arts community locally and across the province was the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards celebration (pg 6). After many months of planning for the successful event and its accompanying legacy project, Soar (pg 10), an artist festival for

President Jenn Schmidt-Rempel

emerging artists, visitors arrived in our city to help local arts enthusiasts celebrate the outstanding contributions of three arts leaders, Ronnie Burkett, Francis Ginzer and Peter von Tiesenhausen.

Vice-President Dione Overes

The Board of Directors is looking forward to another fruitful year. We recognize that our success is in part due to the support we receive from our members, donors and sponsors, volunteers and staff. We would like to express a sincere thanks for their efforts. I would also

Secretary Greg Norman

like to acknowledge our major funders: the City of Lethbridge, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Government of Alberta and Heritage Canada. I would like to acknowledge our retiring directors, Jennifer Babits, Karla Mather-Cocks and Dione Overes and would like

Treasurer Kristen Hood

to thank the AAC Board of Directors who contribute much to improve the arts in Lethbridge.

Directors Jennifer Babits Amanda Berg

Jenn Schmidt-Rempel

Ron Brown

President, Board of Directors

Michelle Côté Louise Drysdale Tweela Houtekamer Karla Mather-Cocks Mary-Anne McTrowe Brian Quinn Don Reeves

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2015 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

of a logo. Another significant change for the

Refresh and adapt were the buzz words of 2015 for the staff of the AAC.

source of funding from the AFA Public Gallery

gallery program was a modification in the funding stream to the AFA Community Support

The AAC is fortunate to have a competent staff who manage activities that

Organization funding stream. Although this

support the Board of Directors’ vision and mission. In 2015, we demonstrated

change does not materially affect operation

our ability to adapt as we welcomed a number of new members to our team.

of the program, it did require a change in

Pam Vera expanded her receptionist role at Casa when she joined the staff at

the application and reporting processes. The

the 7th street office two days a week as our receptionist. Pam helps with front

Gallery at Casa has also added an annual

counter duties and is offering administrative support to the communications

fundraising event to its roster of activities: the

and events coordinators. In September, we welcomed Kelaine Devine

inaugural Hallowe’en focused Monster Mash.

to our staff as the replacement Communications Coordinator for Ashley Markus who is on maternity leave. Kelaine has an extensive background in

The Education program (pg 19) experienced

communications and media having worked as a communications consultant

change in 2015, with the reworking of the long

and as an instructor in media arts. Nicole Reidmeuller also joined the team

running successful Adults with Special Needs

as a Facility Attendant at Casa.

Program. We experienced a loss of Lethbridge Lifelong Learning funding which required us

The AAC staff were involved in number of initiatives throughout the year

to move to a cost recovery model for the

that focused on continuing to improve operations. Early in the year, the

program. The financial impact to clients of

staff met to develop a strategic action plan that supports the Board Strategic

the program has been mitigated through a

Plan as well as developing an annual work flow calendar. These documents

bursary program that is available to program

will allow us to be more proactive in our activities. The staff also developed

participants as well as participants in children’s

Operation Manuals relevant to their individual positions which allows for cross-

programs. Despite changes, the education

training as well as succession training when required. The staff participated

program continues to be successful with an

in a number of community committees including the City of Lethbridge

approximate 30% increase in enrollment

Public Art Committee, Heart of the City Committee, City of Lethbridge Joint

over the 2014 numbers. A concern of our

Promotions, AFA Grant Jury, Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee

success is that over the course of the year

and the Legislative Assembly Arts Advisory Committee.

the teaching spaces were booked to capacity which has implications for further growth of

Communications, a core activity for the Allied Arts Council, led the way in

our educational programs.

the refresh category with a refresh of the AAC logo as well as commencing on a refresh of the AAC website (expected to be complete in late spring

The AAC provides support to artists and

2016) as key initiatives in 2015. The ArtsBridge publication was also refreshed

promotes the arts through a series of events

with an update to the masthead and a shift in release dates to January and

(pg 6). A new initiative for the Events Portfolio in

June annually. There was also an increase in our social media presence

2015 was the establishment of the AAC Young

and work has been done on developing templates to be used when

Artist Award which recognizes up and coming

submitting information to a number of communications tools, including the

Lethbridge artists and is presented at the

Casa guide.

Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts.

Also of significance was the addition of a new

The Public Gallery program (pg 22) of the AAC also experienced a rebrand

festival, Soar, which provided opportunities for

with an official designation as The Gallery at Casa and the development

emerging artists age 18 – 35 to increase their

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Allied Arts Council 7th Street Office

Staff

Executive Director Suzanne Lint knowledge through attendance of professional development sessions as well as opportunities to present their work. This inaugural event was held in conjunction with the 2015 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards co-hosted with

Assistant to the Executive Director Dawn Leite

the City of Lethbridge in June. Soar will continue as

Finance Coordinator

important AAC annual event.

Jana MacKenzie

The AAC has a mutually beneficial relationship with

Communications Coordinator

the City of Lethbridge, defined in Fee for Service Agreements, to provide leadership in the arts and manage Casa, our civic community arts centre. In

Ashley Markus/Kelaine Devine

2015, additional funding was provided to allow the

Projects Coordinator

AAC Executive Director dedicated time to assist with

Muffy McKay

the management of public art projects. The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program (pg 24) continues to change with significant work being done to refine processes.

Reception Pamela Vera

This addition of duties required a change in job responsibilities with the Assistant to the Executive Director, Dawn Leite, who very capably took on more responsibilities by participating on a number of community committees including Heart of the

The Allied Arts Council is entering its tenth year of providing arts

City and the Performing Arts Centre Advocacy

leadership from our office on 7th Street. We have experienced a

Group (pg 25).

tremendous amount of growth and change during this time. As we move forward, I anticipate more growth and continued positive

Lethbridge’s civic art centre, Casa, experienced

change. None of this progress would be possible without the

a successful second complete year of operations.

remarkable team that is the AAC. I must express my appreciation

Space bookings, number of attendees and studio

and sincere thanks to a visionary and dedicated Board of Directors,

access all increased in 2015. A review of operational

a hardworking and enthusiastic staff, a small but dedicated group

protocols has been initiated to ensure that the

of volunteers and an extraordinary membership whose collective

facility is being run as effectively as possible. Casa

efforts make Lethbridge a better place to live.

is functioning beyond capacity and is becoming known as the ‘go-to’ place for art in Lethbridge.

Suzanne Lint, Executive Director

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ALBERTA DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARDS June 6, 2015

The AAC was delighted to host the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards on June 6, 2015. A committee comprised of representatives from the City of Lethbridge, the Allied Arts Council and the community planned an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts in Alberta.

VIP Reception 176 attendees

Attendees from across the province gathered to enjoy a VIP reception at City Hall where they enjoyed delicious locally sourced appetizers and entertainment by the local dancers, local musicians and the Green Fools Theatre. They were then escorted to the Yates Memorial Centre by the Green Fool Theatre stilt walkers for the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala hosted by Simon Mallett. The gala featured performances by choreographer Troy Emery Twigg, singer Nuela Charles and rapper Transit with selections of recent work. Jeremy Mason directed the production which included his work, Mitera Boreas, that was written for the celebration and performed by Cari Mason and Camille Pavelenko. Set and costuming were designed by local artists Jennifer Babits and Amy Dodic.

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EVENTS Gala Performance 321 attendees

Following the Awards Gala, attendees travelled to the Lethbridge Lodge where they enjoyed a celebratory dinner and music by KDM Jazz Trio. A beautiful wood sculpture by local artist Roger McMullen, a gift for the next host city was presented to the Lieutenant Governor’s representative. A lucky attendee at each table took home an exclusive centrepiece weathervane which replicated Roger McMullen’s sculpture.

Gala attendees wrapped up their evening at an after-party at Casa with performances by the Plaid Tongued Devils and the Green Fools Theatre.

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation distributes up to three awards in recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts by Albertans or significant contribution to the arts in Alberta. The 2015 recipients were Ronnie Burkett, Frances Ginzer and Peter von Tiesenhausen.

Awards Dinner 299 attendees

FRANCES GINZER has performed major operatic roles to audiences and critical enormous acclaim throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

RONNIE BURKETT has honoured the timeless beauty and entertainment value of classic marionette theatre, while creating a deeply personal and dynamic body of work in the art form.

PETER VON TIESENHAUSEN works with a huge diversity of media (sculpture, painting, video, community engagement activities), always in thoroughly original ways, he has become a seminal thinker and teacher in the practice of non-traditional art, both within and far beyond Canada.

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MAYOR’S LUNCHEON FOR BUSINESS AND THE ARTS September 17, 2015 Nearly

250

arts

supporters

gathered

on

September 17, 2015 at the Lethbridge Lodge to recognize the important relationship between the city, business communities, arts communities and the contributions they make to creating a vibrant city. A highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of the Joan Waterfield Memorial award, Allied Arts Council Excellence (AACE) awards and the inaugural AAC Young Artist Award to the following dedicated arts supporters, enthusiasts and makers.

RECIPIENTS JOAN WATERFIELD MEMORIAL AWARD:

PAUL AND NANCY WALKER, Nominated by New West Theatre and Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra The Joan Waterfield Memorial Award recognizes a member of the arts community, respected by their contemporaries for advancing and enhancing the arts.

Paul and Nancy Walker have been supporters of the arts in Lethbridge for many years, as patrons, donors and participants. They have worked extensively throughout the past four decades with the Lethbridge Big Band, New West Theatre, Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra and other performing arts organizations. Paul and Nancy have been a powerhouse team in their efforts to further the arts in Lethbridge.

They exemplify the exuberance, positivity and hands on activity that encompasses the heart of the Joan Waterfield Memorial Award.

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL EXCELLENCE (AACE) AWARD, INDIVIDUAL:

RENÉ VAN DE VENDEL René van de Vendel is an amazingly selfless artist who is completely and wholeheartedly devoted to the Lethbridge Community Band Society and the music community. For the past 25 years, his contribution to the LCBS have been over and above expectations. More recently Rene was instrumental in the resurrection of the wildly successful TUBACHRISTMAS.

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ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL EXCELLENCE (AACE) AWARD, SERVICE ORGANIZATION:

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, Nominated by Megan Peeke-Vout, Mike Mountain Horse School The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music has played an important role in the musical development of children of all ages through the diverse programming they provide. One of the Conservatory’s most notable contributions is the annual Feel the Beat concert series, which provides free, unforgettable experiences for thousands of school-aged children who are able to see and hear live performances by professional musicians.

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL EXCELLENCE (AACE) AWARD, BUSINESS:

RBC FOUNDATION, Nominated by Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra The RBC Foundation works with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra through their RBC Emerging Artists Project having created the RBC Orchestra Mentorship Project with the LSO. The program provides performance and educational opportunities to high school and postsecondary students under the guidance of the LSO’s accomplished musicians.

AAC YOUNG ARTIST AWARD:

CAMILLE PAVLENKO

The Allied Arts Council Young Artist Award was established to recognize emerging Lethbridge-based artists who are in the early phases of their career.

Camille Pavelnko is an emerging actor, playwright, improviser and theatre artist who lives and works in Lethbridge. In the early stages of her career, Camille has been involved in numerous small and large scale productions throughout Southern Alberta. The goal of her artistic practice is to tell a great story; the AAC Young Artist Award will allow her to further pursue and hone her craft.

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June 3 – 7, 2015 al festiv emerging artist

12 Artists participated in 2 Curated Exhibitions

Soar Emerging Artist Festival, a five-day, multidisciplinary arts festival for young and emerging artists aged 18 to 35, took place from June 3 - 7, 2015. The festival was held in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards and is the lasting legacy from the hosting of the provincial event. A festival in two parts, Soar, featured presentation opportunities including three nights of cabaret-style showcases plus two visual arts exhibits and professional development opportunities with a two day symposium of workshops, panel discussions and artist talks for emerging artists.

28 Symposium Attendees The Cabaret Nights featured works by thirty-six artists; audiences enjoyed performances of dance, theatre, music, spoken word and performance art. The two curated exhibitions showcased the work of twelve emerging visual artists at The Gallery at Casa and SAAG.

11 Workshops conducted by 23 Presenters The two-day Professional Development Symposium, held at Casa and SAAG, included eleven workshops conducted by twenty-three presenters. Twenty-eight delegates registered and participated in multiple sessions. Funding support for Soar was provided by downtown businesses, arts organizations, the Heart of our City Activity Grant and the Allied Arts Council.

The inaugural year of Soar Emerging Artist Festival was a great success with participants providing overwhelming positive feedback.

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250 Audience members

EVENTS ARTS DAYS September 20 – 27, 2015 Lethbridge

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celebration of the arts in Lethbridge, held in conjunction with provincial and national Culture

Days

celebrations.

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Arts Council works with several member groups to provide a full, exciting week of events. In 2015, Arts Days received funding assistance from Canadian Heritage Building Communities Fund, Alberta Culture as a Host Celebration Site for Culture Days and the Heart of Our City Activity Grant. This funding creates a platform for artists to perform and showcase their work in venues

Over 200 Artists participated throughout the week

that they would may not traditionally be able to access. Over 200 artists participated

are buskers and street performers who performed at various locations along

in Arts Days 2015.

the route, an artisan market, featuring sixteen artists at Casa and SAAG’s annual pancake breakfast. On Saturday evening, the very popular Gallery Stroll attracted nearly 150 people as they visited several galleries in the

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September 20. During the following week a number of events were held including: the 4th annual Live in Lethbridge, hosted

by Drama Nutz, a community cabaret held in the ATB Financial Community Room at Casa: a workshop on photographing and documenting artwork presented by Visual Arts Alberta/CARFAC; Prairie Tales presented

by AMAAS; a Faculty and Friends Concert; a workshop on Moku Hanga printmaking techniques presented by the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts; and an artist talk by Gordon Ferguson hosted by the AAC. A major component of Arts Days is Art Walk, occurring during the final weekend of

Approximately 250 people participated in the wrap up of Arts Days, a Family Affair on the Square, a Sunday afternoon of family oriented activities with live music and performances at Casa. Participants created chalk art on the pavers of Rotary Square and face painting was provided to a long line of festival goers. Associate members, Red Engine Coffee Roasters, were on hand with refreshments.

Overall attendance during Arts Days was approximately 4000.

50 Artists at 41 Venues during Art Walk

Arts Days. The 12th annual Art Walk in 2015, showcased more than fifty local artists in forty-one venues in the downtown core and beyond. Complementing the event

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EVENTS

CHRISTMAS AT CASA November 20 & 21, 2015 Now in its third year, Christmas at Casa is fast becoming the premiere Christmas sale of its kind in Lethbridge. The number of vendors increased to forty-nine in 2015. The audience attendance also swelled, with more than 2100 shoppers visiting Casa over two days. Christmas at Casa was held in conjunction with the Downtown Lethbridge 15th Annual Bright Lights Festival.

Hosting the sale during the festival provided additional experiences and shopping alternatives to the festival attendees. This juried sale features exclusively handmade art created by local artists and artisans. The quality and craftsmanship of their work consistently amazes shoppers.

Handmade ceramic snowflakes from the 2014 Casa Christmas Tree, made by AAC and Casa staff, instructors and artists, were sold with revenues supporting The Gallery programming. The festival ambience was enhanced by the presence of live music and refreshments provided by Red Engine Coffee and Bake Lethbridge. Christmas at Casa continues to be a successful sale and event for vendors.

49 vendors of handmade art and crafts

More than 2100 shoppers over 2 days

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PROJECTS LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAY CASES The Lethbridge Public Library Downtown Branch and the Allied Arts Council continue to partner to provide content for the glass display cases located by the main entrance and the downstairs gallery space. In 2015, twelve AAC Allied Members promoted their activities, events and artwork to the public.

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES The Allied Arts Council programs exhibitions at three spaces throughout the year. Royal LePage South Country, The Joan Waterfield Gallery at the Yates and the Allied Arts Council 7th Street office present exhibitions of artist members’ and member groups’ work on a rotating basis. In 2015, eight Artist and Allied member organizations were able to displayed their work in these spaces.

ARTS @ THE FARMER’S MARKET The Allied Arts Council continues to rent a booth at the Exhibition Park Farmer’s Market for member use from May to October. The AAC table is available to our members at a significantly reduced rate. Fourteen Artist and Allied members used the AAC table to exhibit

AAC DISPLAY BOARD Members of the Allied Arts Council had the opportunity to advertise arts events in the AAC display boards located at the AAC 7th Street office. Posters are displayed in prominent safe locations for passers-by to watch for upcoming events and opportunities.

and sell their work, advocate for their group and promote their upcoming events during the very busy market.

RAY JOLLIFFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Allied Arts Council works with the Lethbridge Community Foundation and the Jolliffe family to facilitate the application and jury process for a $1000 annual scholarship. In 2015, the scholarship was awarded to Sholeh Rempel, a theatre design student at the University of Lethbridge. Congratulations to Sholeh and many thanks to the Jolliffe family for continuing to provide this opportunity to Theatre Production Design students.

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Promoting the Arts The Allied Art Council communication strategy focuses on promoting arts events and activities while advocating the value of the arts to the greater Lethbridge community. We use a combination of traditional and digital media to reach our membership and community at large.

ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA

BRANDING

Arts in Lethbridge is the AAC’s bi-weekly e-newsletter that is sent out via The Allied Arts Council undertook a

Mailchimp to AAC members. This email newsletter provides information about

project to refresh its branding and logo

on-going initiatives and artist opportunities and is delivered to 271 members.

in 2015. The logo had a small makeover to give it a more contemporary feel

Casa Connect is the e-newsletter created by Casa staff to promote events

but still retain a relationship to the old

and classes happening within Casa. This e-newsletter is available to anyone

logo. The new logo is now square rather

who wishes to keep abreast of Casa’s busy schedule. Casa Connect is sent

than rectangular and lends itself easily

to 387 subscribers.

to usage to both on-line and print The AAC manages a variety of social media channels to further educate to

publications.

the greater community: In late 2015, we contracted the services

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FACEBOOK PAGES:

refreshing the AAC website. The refreshed

Allied Arts Council .................................... 832 likes

website is scheduled to launch in April

Casa .......................................................... 1792 likes

2016. ArtsBridge, the AAC’s bi-annual

Lethbridge Arts Days .............................. 1276 likes

publication was also refreshed with an

Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre........ 219 likes

updated masthead and cover design.

Soar Emerging Arts Festival ..................... 40 likes (Our newest page – just created in December!)

The AAC was also involved in the brand identity creation of a logo and official

TWITTER:

name for The Gallery at Casa. The new

AAC ...........1157 followers

logo works well in conjunction with Casa’s

Casa ..... 1396 followers

original logo and gives The Gallery a unique identity that can be used on

INSTAGRAM:

media releases, invitations and signage.

118 followers

This standalone branding allows The Gallery to further grow its programming but also reflect the continuing high quality of programming.

WE ALSO MANAGE FIVE WEBSITES: artslethbridge.org (The AAC’s main page)

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casalethbridge.ca (Casa’s main page) artsdayslethbridge.org (Lethbridge Arts Days page) lethbridgeperforminartscentre.org (On-going advocacy initiative)

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ArtsBridge Distribution: 12,000

Published by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the arts in our community.

ArtsBridge Magazine is a thematic magazine that serves to educate the community about issues in the arts. Contributions and articles are solicited on topics from a diverse group of writers and artists. In 2015, we printed 12,000 copies of one volume of ArtsBridge as we moved our print schedule from March and October to January and June. The

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change was to accommodate the overall communications strategy and schedule. The theme of the Summer/Fall issue was Emerging Artists and dovetailed nicely with the inaugural emerging artist festival – Soar.

The AAC published the 8th edition of the Arts Directory in 2015, distributing 12,000 copies first to the AAC membership and then throughout Lethbridge. The directory is the definitive publication about the arts community in Lethbridge. It provides valuable information about artists, arts organizations and arts focused businesses to those who are looking to connect with the arts. The centrefold includes a detailed public art walking map.

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Arts Directory Distribution: 12,000

The AAC also manages the production of Casa publications and print materials. Three Casa Program Guides are published annually; Winter (January to April), Spring/Summer (May to August) and Fall (September to December). Seasonally, 2000 of each edition of the guide are printed and distributed throughout the city. This fall, the Winter Casa Guide was released during Christmas at Casa and was met with great enthusiasm. Guides include class information and descriptions as well as facility information including a wayfinding map. Throughout 2015, the AAC also produced invitations for The Gallery at Casa, special event brochures and other promotional collateral as needed.

Casa Guide Distribution: 6000 over 3 editions Monthly, we create four pages for the City of Lethbridge Recreation & Culture Guide for the promotion of member arts events, Casa activities and broader arts educational information. All AAC publications are free. ArtsBridge and the Arts Directory are available as digital copies on Issuu.

MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS The Allied Arts Council continues to build our media relationships in the community. We are grateful to our media partners for the time and effort that they put into supporting the Lethbridge arts community and AAC initiatives.

We continue to partner with 94.1 CJOC-fm on Art Tracks. Art Tracks provide on-air promotion for AAC member arts events every Monday. Events are gleaned from our monthly calls for events to Allied Members.

Local media are amongst some of the loudest champions for the arts. Global TV, Shaw TV, CTV Lethbridge, LA Beat, Lethbridge living, Lethbridge Herald, CJOC, CKXU and The River 107.7 have generously provided non-profit rates or media coverage for our organization, making it possible for us to communicate with the greater community.

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Now in the second full year of operations, Casa, Lethbridge’s community

The Textile and 2D Studios also experienced

arts centre, is operating smoothly. This can be attributed to the supportive

an increase in utilization in 2015.

efforts and experience of Casa staff and a strong cohabiting relationship with the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music.

In 2015, there were nearly 78,000 visitors to Casa. On average, we see approximately

Overall, there was an increase in the number of people attending events

6250 visitors to Casa monthly, or 1562 visitors

and programs as well as booking space at Casa during 2015. There were

weekly, or 223 visitors daily. The University

259 individual bookings in the ATB Financial Community Room, with over

of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music has

22,000 attendees. Casa on Stage, initiated in 2014, provides musicians,

1000 registered students who visit the facility

actors, dancers and other performers low-cost opportunities to present

regularly, accounting for approximately one

their work in the ATB Financial Community Room. Held once monthly on a

third of the total annual visits to Casa. This

Friday evening, this program grew to include six events in 2015; four music

visitor count includes individuals participating

concerts, one play and one dance performance.

in

Casa

and

Conservatory

education

programs and workshops; working in visual Visual Art Studios and the Dance Studio, which are available seven days

art studios or attending Gallery openings,

a week to artists working independently in their preferred art discipline,

music, dance and theatre presentations,

also continued to see growth in usage. Individuals holding Studio Access

film screenings, rehearsals, meetings, special

Passes expanded to fifty-four yearly, twenty-four monthly and ninety daily

events such as Arts Days, Christmas at Casa,

passes in 2015. The 3D Studio continued to attract the majority of yearly and

Family Fun Day and the Soar Emerging

monthly studio passes while the Dance Studio attracted the most daily users.

Artist Festival, fundraising events such as the

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CASA 2015 Casa Staff Facility Services Coordinator Last Chance Cat Ranch Art Auction and the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra

Claire Hatton

Love Notes Ball, BBQs in Rotary Square, social events such as birthday parties, weddings and retirement parties and non-art related events such as Moonlight Run, Pridefest and the Seed Swap Lethbridge event. Highlight events in 2015 include: TUBACHRISTMAS, the Centric Festival, Lethbridge Fringe Festival and the Conservatory of Music Lunch and Listen series.

As a public building, Casa experiences visitor count fluctuation from year to

Facility Services Assistant Brenna Lowrie

Gallery Services Coordinator Darcy Logan

year of operation. Despite the increased participation in all programs the facility experienced a decrease in overall visits in 2015. This annual variance was a

Education Coordinator

result of various one-time events such as the Tour of Alberta, a municipal by-

Diana Zasadny

election polling station not being held in 2015, fewer casual visitors interested in seeing the facility and the Conservatory of Music moving a portion of their summer music camp back to the main campus of the University in 2015.

Facility Technicians Brent Coulton

On-going building improvements during 2015 have enhanced programming

Aaron Hagan

and daily operations. Shipping and receiving doors were installed on the north and south sides of the building. Acoustical panels were installed on three walls in the ATB Financial Community Room. The City of Lethbridge initiated enhancements to the greensward adjacent to 3rd Avenue with the completion expected in 2016. Directional signage was installed at each of the main entries

Facility Attendants Brent Coulton Taylor Fornwald

into the building, washroom signage was installed and the Gallery has been

Brandon Hearty

clearly identified. A Public Art Small Project Grant was approved in 2015 for

Ethan Roth

artwork that will be installed in the windows adjacent in the main foyer. The work

Nicole Reidmeuller

will enhance the aesthetics of this common area while helping to reduce the sun glare on the reception desk. This project will be completed in mid-2016.

Casa is already functioning beyond capacity and we are beginning to encounter instances where space is not available to increase programming or for use by the community. Casa has quickly become known as the ‘go-to’

Reception Lorraine Lee Pamela Vera Taylor Fornwald

place to create and experience art in Lethbridge.

Custodians Brad Goruk Andrew Bialobzyski

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2015

Improving Community

ROOM

DISTINCT BOOKINGS

ATTENDEE COUNT

ATB Financial Community Room

259

22,533

Concerts, recitals, meetings, workshops, rehearsals, fundraisers, film screenings, art sales, parties

Meeting Rooms

263

3634

Meetings, music practice, workshops, speech lessons, presentations

Dance Studio

535

8099

Classes in Ballet, ethnic dance, contemporary dance, yoga, tai chi, martial arts, theatrical rehearsals

2D Classroom

42

2107

Art therapy, workshops, classes

3D Studio

18

2055

Workshops, Christmas at Casa

Textile Studio

37

1833

Workshops, Christmas at Casa

STUDIO ACCESS 3D Studio

1057

2D Studio

482

Weaving Studio

1490

Textile Studio

159

TOURS

32

CASA BUILDING

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ROOM USE

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305

77,761

EDUCATION

During 2015, Education Programming focused on maximizing the number and variety of classes and workshops available to the public. This emphasis succeeded with an increase of 30% enrollment over the 2014 statistics. The Education Coordinator, Facility Manager, Clay Technician and Reception worked closely together throughout the year to refine class scheduling, registration and program preparation. Over the course of the year, the teaching spaces were booked to capacity with classes and workshops spilling into the studio areas of the building.

Educational programming is offered directly by Casa instructors as well as by local artists through a partnership program. Artist Partnerships were strongly featured in 2015 with a variety of classes and workshops offered. This type of programming offers an opportunity for artists to lead specialized workshops or classes in their area of interest. Partnerships shine a light on the artistinstructor’s passion for their chosen medium and process. The 2015 classes offered by Casa instructors were centered on foundational skills. Clay wheel and clay hand building continue to be the engine that drives the ship, with classes filling to capacity for children, adult and a growing interest from youth.

With strong leadership from clay technician, Aaron Hagan and the many talented ceramic instructors, this medium draws great interest and enthusiasm in the Lethbridge community.

Highlight programs in 2015 included the well-attended Family Fun Day. Held on February 16, 2015, the event was a successful collaboration between the Allied Arts Council and the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music. This day offered a series of free workshops; participants were also encouraged to create a community painting, take part in a calligraphy demonstration and build their own banjo. Pre-registration was required to provide improved customer experience and as a result, the number of attendees was 600 - 300 less than in 2014. Youth Art Week, which ran February 16 to 20, was a partial success with two of four workshops running. Classes were filled to capacity with ten students each session with an average age of the students in both classes being 12.75 years. A new program, Aboriginal Art Exploration for students ages 10 to 13, was offered in May and June by instructor John Chief Calf, supported with funds from ATB Financial. The always popular children’s summer camps, covering a variety of subject and mediums, were held in July and August.

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Workshops and birthdays were also a thriving part of Casa’s 2015 education programming, with many requests from schools and organizations. The month of June was notable as seven workshops were organized, hosting 181 participants. The larger groups were organized in collaboration with the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music.

A number of specialized arts programs are offered at Casa. The Adults with Special Needs Program continues to be a well utilized program. Lethbridge Life Long Learning Association no longer provides funding for this program which has been restructured to ensure sustainability. A letter outlining the changes was distributed to the caregivers, guardians and agencies working with program participants.

This change will require increased numbers of the clients to access the AAC Bursary Fund, a program which has been offered for many years. The bursary program was fully utilized in 2015, providing support to children, youth and adults with special needs wishing to participate in Casa educational programs.

The Real Artists at Work Program (RAW) offers City of Lethbridge Housing First clients an opportunity to express themselves through visual arts. All participants in the RAW Program participated in Arts Days, exhibiting artwork in Casa’s Gallery Showcases and at the Royal LePage South Country Artwalk venue. An off-site Housing First program, led by Debbie Kelman, was delivered to clients living at River House. Activities for this off-site group included the creation of the painted feathers for the 10th Annual Housing First Awards Luncheon and a visit to the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. The Housing First Art Program expanded to include music classes organized by the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music.

The under-subscribed Housing First Youth Art Program is moving to 5th on 5th in early 2016 with the hope of greater participation for artists 16-24 years.

An exciting offering at Casa is the Artist in Residence Program. In 2015, Casa hosted three resident artists during the summer months; Audrey Feltham (Printmaker - Deer Lake, Newfoundland), Susan Greenbank (Printmaker – Calgary, Alberta) and Zora Anaya (Mixed Media Artist – Toronto, Ontario). All artists provided positive feedback regarding their experience at Casa’s studios. The resident artists spoke of their enjoyment of Lethbridge and its strong art community. As a requirement of the residency, each resident artist contributes to our arts community with a demonstration, donated artwork, artist talk or studio open house. Substantial planning was done in 2015 to develop a new First Nations Artist in Residence program, to be launched in 2016. The program, funded with the assistance of ATB Financial, will provide Canadian First Nation artists from all disciplines with an opportunity to develop their work as well as share their practice with the public through educational workshops, exhibition and performance opportunities and delivering artist talks.

Overall, 2015 has been a successful year in the Education portfolio with the combined efforts and support of the staff at Casa and the Allied Arts Council.

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EDUCATION

WINTER CLASSES Total # Run Classes Total # Students Average/Class

63 473 7.5

SUMMER CLASSES Total # Run Classes Total # Students Average/Class

58 466 8.0

FALL CLASSES Total # Run Classes Total # Students Average/Class

59 444 7.5

WORKSHOPS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES Total # Run Workshops 27 Total # Students 413 Average/Class 15.3

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THE GALLERY at Casa The public gallery program of the AAC had an astounding year filled with promising partnerships, stunning exhibitions and an engaged audience of passionate arts supporters. The Gallery program has been expanding and evolving and will be continuing this evolution over the next year. A soft re-brand occurred in the fall of 2015. The program is now officially designated as The Gallery at Casa.

In our primary space, The Gallery, there were eleven formal feepaying exhibitions by both local artists and artists with connection to our community. Eight of these were solo exhibitions and three were group exhibitions with forty-eight local and provincial participants.

Casa also maintains a series of auxiliary exhibition spaces. In the Passage Gallery, a non-fee paying space adjacent to the front desk, there were six exhibitions by local artists. In the Concourse Gallery and Showcases, non-fee paying exhibition spaces on the second floor, hosted ten exhibitions. Of these, seven were solo exhibitions and three were group exhibitions that gave an additional forty artists the opportunity to have work shown at Casa. The Focus Gallery, a small exhibition area adjacent to the Dance Studio, displayed the work of five local artists. The Main-floor Showcase exhibited the work of four local artists and held three group exhibitions that included thirty artists. In total, the public gallery program gave 148 visual artists the opportunity to engage with the public.

In addition to our exhibitions, The Gallery pursued other initiatives in public engagement. The Window Shop, our showcase gift shop, continues to provide an opportunity for local artisans to sell their wares. In 2015, the Window Shop sold $3725 worth of artisanal goods; 70% of this is given to the artist and 30% is retained as commission.

We offered a free two-part workshop that was facilitated by Annie Martin. The workshops were held during her exhibition Flotilla in The Gallery and the resultant work was displayed in the Mainfloor Showcase. The Gallery hosted a Hallowe’en event entitled Monster Mash that was both an opportunity for artists and a ticketed fundraising event. Monster Mash invited artists from across the country to submit short horror films that were publicly screened on Hallowe’en night. Attendees voted for their favorite films and cash prizes were awarded to the winners. In addition, there was a costume party the same evening for the general public.

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GALLERY

THE GALLERY 11 Exhibitions in the Main Gallery 48 Artist Exhibitors

SHOWCASE 4 Auxiliary Exhibition Spaces 28 Exhibitions in the Showcases 100 Artists in the Showcases Total number of artists exhibited = 148

Media art continues to have a strong presence at Casa. The Digital Gallery, on the southern exterior of the building hosted four exhibitions by local artists and arts groups. Our partnership with the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) and Arts Commons (formerly the Epcor Centre for the Arts) as a satellite host for GAMA (Gallery of

WINDOW SHOP Generated gross sales of $3725 70% Paid to Artists 30% Commission retained by Casa

Alberta Media Arts) program has continued. This peer-assessed, fee-paying program presents media work by Alberta artists on the monitor adjacent to The Gallery.

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The Public Art Program continues to evolve and 2015 was a transitional year. In August, the program welcomed a new Art Committee Chair, Jillian Bracken, who replaced retiring Chair and public art champion Carol Thibert. Ms. Bracken is working with the committee to review, refine and formalize the selection, installation and maintenance processes for public art works.

Recognizing the administrative demands of the public art program, the City provided funding to the Allied Arts Council to support AAC staff providing dedicated management time to the program. Duties include assembling selection committees, preparing and distributing call for proposal documents, managing selection processes, artist liaison and project coordination and leading education and communications activities. AAC staff also coordinated initial planning for the Alberta Public Art Network Summit being planned for May 2016.

A new facet was added to the Public Art Program with the launch of the Small Project Grant program. The grant is available for projects with budgets under $15,000 and is designed to allow local organizations and artists to develop public art that will enhance the community. Guidelines and an application process were developed by the Art Committee and an inaugural Call for Submissions was issued. Response to the call was positive and the committee received eleven proposals. Five diverse projects were approved for funding with anticipated completion dates in 2016.

A major project that was completed in 2015 was the SLP Skate Park Project. The process to acquire an art work for the SLP Skate Park was initiated in the spring of 2014 with a key requirement being that the piece incorporates the names of donors. Final proposals for the project were received and a recommendation was made to City Council in early 2015. The SLP Skate Park commission was awarded to artists Paul Reimer and Nathan Siemens from Cranbrook, BC. Their project, Connected Ribbon, was designed to withstand the inevitable riding by park users. The work was installed adjacent to the skate park on the corner of Mayor Magrath Drive and Parkside Drive in late October 2015.

Another major public art focus in 2015 was developing an art project for the Crossings Leisure Centre. An AAC staff member participated in meetings with the design team to help identify

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the focus for public art projects for the facility. The process

PUBLIC ART

20 people were able to learn more about the downtown

for the Crossings will include contracting an artist to develop

public art works through their participation in the walk. The

an Art Plan for the complex.

The plan will include works

AAC was also delighted to host an Artist Talk by Gordon

that express the full spectrum of recreation and sport

Ferguson in September 2015. The talk and following reception

experience from leisure to professional and provide for

successfully celebrated and recognized the Thrall family’s

display of Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame memorabilia.

long term loan of Mr. Ferguson’s sculpture, Strung, which is

The plan will also include recommendations for projects

installed in the north stairwell of Casa. Work continues on

that support connectivity throughout the complex and take

a new public art website, publicartlethbridge.ca, originally

into consideration the family and community focus of the

expected to launch mid-2015. Due to program demands,

facility. The artist selected to develop the Crossings Leisure

the project has been delayed, and the website is anticipated

Centre Art Plan will be required to work with members of the

to launch in mid-2016. The website will provide information

community, the facility design team, facility operators, the

regarding Lethbridge’s Public Art Program and projects for

public art project coordinator and other stakeholders as part

the general public as well as information for artists interested

of plan development.

in participating in the program.

Unfortunately not all public art projects run smoothly. A delay

Professional development of members of the Art Committee

in finalizing the contract and identifying an installation site

also ensures a successful public art program. In June 2015,

for the Helen Schuler Nature Centre project Listen has caused

members were able to attend the annual Americans for

a significant setback to the installation date. The installation

the Arts Conference and Public Art Pre-Conference. AAC

of the work is now anticipated in the summer of 2016. There

staff completed a three session on-line course in Public Art

has also been some settling of the ground at the Royal View

Management. Both of these opportunities provided a wealth

Cemetery requiring a modification to the artwork Threshold,

of information and confirmed that the Lethbridge program is

anticipated to be completed in early 2016.

following best practices in many areas. The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program has continued to develop and improve

Education and communication are key components of any

since it was established in 2007 and the AAC is pleased to be

successful public art program.

involved in a program that brings vibrancy to public spaces

The AAC hosted a public

art tour as part of the Jane’s Walk in May. Approximately

in our community and helps to improve our city.

Advocating for the Arts

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE The Performing Arts Centre is still a major priority for

community support for the inclusion of a new performing

the Allied Arts Council in realizing the final vision of the

arts centre in Lethbridge’s next Capital Improvement

2007 Arts Re:Building Together campaign to improve

Plan. While there is still much concern around ‘what’ the

civic arts facilities and create a cultural corridor in

Performing Arts Centre will include (seat count, amenities,

downtown Lethbridge. Work continued throughout 2015

etc) the focus of the group is to identify what barriers exist

to establish the Performing Arts Centre Advocacy

for building community support and to identify ways to

Group, a committee of external stakeholders from the

overcome those barriers. With these clearly identified

community, who are working to develop a strategy to

targets, the group hired an arts consultant in late 2015 to

move the project forward and gain community support.

begin working with stakeholders, including but not limited

The Allied Arts Council provided resource and facilitation

to arts groups, individuals, businesses, associations and

support to this committee.

school boards to gather the necessary data to build a support case for a new facility, to develop appropriate

The Group determined early in 2015 that a fund

communication tools and strategies to move forward

development campaign for the project was premature

with an increased understanding of and support for a

and unlikely to succeed without a shovel-ready project.

new Performing Arts Centre in the larger community.

A decision was made to focus efforts on developing

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Supporters

MEMBERSHIP Our membership continues to be consistent and strong. Membership renewals are sent out at the beginning of the year with a deadline of late April to be included in the print edition of the Arts Directory. We appreciate the support of our membership and always look forward to working with our Artist, Allied, Associate and Friend members to continue to advance and enhance the arts in Lethbridge!

ARTIST

2015

ALLIED

105 52

ASSOCIATE FRIENDS

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LIFETIME MEMBERS Doris Balkovske, Van Christou, Karen Kay

VOLUNTEERS The Allied Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the contribution of volunteers who support us. Supported activities and programs in 2015 include the AAC Board of Directors, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards, Soar Emerging Artist Festival, Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, Christmas at Casa, Lethbridge Arts Days and Gallery programs.

44 volunteers contributed 1171 hours of their time to the AAC

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Financials

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL POSITION OF LETHBRIDGE Statement of Financial Position

Year ended December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014 December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014 2015

2014

Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses

$

Capital assets: Capital assets Less accumulated amortization

548,215 20,437 1,857

$

470,145 40,513 190

570,509

510,848

154,267 101,592

129,811 85,426

52,675

44,385

$

623,184

$

555,233

$

17,829 2,688 24,944 79,542

$

9,739 143 23,760 84,472

Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Goods and services tax payable Deferred revenue Deferred contributions

Net assets: Invested in capital assets Unrestricted Internally restricted

$

125,003

118,114

52,675 42,059 403,447

44,385 42,059 350,675

498,181

437,119

623,184

$

555,233

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Financials

REVENUE

6% Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Program Fees/Membership

$277,397

25%

Projects/Donations/Grants

$188,809

17%

$595,200

53%

$73,421

6%

City of Lethbridge Alberta Foundation for the Arts

25% Program Fees/Membership

$1,130,177 591,043 imputed rent

53% City of Lethbridge

17% Projects/Donations/Grants

EXPENSES Administration

$288,634

27%

Facility

$354,795

33%

Arts Promotion

$181,730

17%

Programming

$233,985

22%

$14,418

1%

Board

$1,068,921

1% Board

27% Administration

591,043 imputed rent

22% Programming

17% Arts Promotion 33% Facility

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ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE Statement of Operations STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

-

-

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses

Net program surplus (deficiency)

Program allocations

- $

250,001

(250,001)

259,657

3,825

Goods and services tax non-recoverable

Amortization

7,189

Other

-

7,414 $

(10,000)

17,414

647 18,077

-

634

-

4,772

5,340

-

-

-

11,456

-

-

-

Insurance

Utilities

Communications

21,874

Building maintenance

Office

-

Rent

7,673

Fundraising and special projects

Staff expense

214,324

-

35,491

9,656 -

-

-

-

-

-

35,491

- $

Board

-

Administrative and support staff

Program costs

Expenses:

Recoveries (net)

4,925

-

Grants, donations and sponsorships

Other

-

Fundraising and special projects

-

4,731 $

- fees for service

$

$

Administrative

- facility support

City of Lethbridge

Fees, sales and rentals

Revenue:

Program

26,422 $

(10,000)

36,422

647 146,302

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

61,130

84,525

182,724

-

-

27,867

-

-

-

154,857 $

Education

19,100 $

(146,751)

165,851

9,489 922,829

-

38

-

-

16,149

-

14,615

591,043

30

-

291,465

-

1,088,680

-

-

-

-

591,043

410,599

87,038 $

Facility

Year ended December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014

Year ended December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE

(5,171) $

(10,000)

4,829

647 79,796

-

350

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

49,391

29,408

84,625

-

-

75,427

3,123

-

-

6,075 $

Gallery

13,297 $

(73,250)

86,547

4,736 237,992

-

-

-

-

43,601

11,182

-

17,555

-

134,240

26,460

218

324,539

-

-

76,959

82,068

-

149,110

16,402 $

Leadership

61,062 $

-

61,062

16,166 1,664,653

3,825

8,211

4,772

-

65,090

33,056

14,615

608,598

19,159

134,240

642,770

114,151

1,725,715

-

4,925

180,253

85,191

591,043

595,200

269,103 $

Total 2015

50,484

-

50,484

14,218 1,386,337

4,710

12,888

4,571

2,631

82,277

33,449

30,181

440,864

15,359

88,215

569,560

87,414

1,436,821

5,431

5,943

165,326

86,050

424,812

539,500

209,759

Total 2014

Financials

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