Photo credit: Helen Zhang
Become an AGA Artist Patron and help celebrate the vision and artistry of feature artists by supporting curatorial and exhibition production.
The Artist Patron program is one of the ways to support the AGA’s work in featuring and promoting artists. It offers opportunities for individuals or businesses to become personally connected to their work. It provides a sustainable, stable stream of funding to empower artists and gallery exhibitions. With your support, the AGA is able to elevate artistic voices and provide innovative programs for our community to enjoy.
Benefits
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AGA Artist Patron Level of Support |
Inspire Patron $1,000 |
Advocate Patron $2,500 |
Empower Patron $7,500 |
Champion Patron $10,000 |
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Tax Receipt Amount |
$1,000 |
$2,260 |
$7,240 |
$9,740 |
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Director’s Circle Membership |
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Curator’s Circle Membership |
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Name on Title Wall of exhibition |
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Opportunity to present remarks during the opening event |
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Name recognition in exhibition publication (where possible) |
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Private Exhibition Tour for up to 20 guests |
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Conversation with the Artist/Curatorial Invitations (where possible) |
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A copy of a signed exhibition publication (where possible) |
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Acknowledgement during opening remarks of exhibition |
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Invitations to exclusive events in the Philanthropic Membership Program including private Gallery tours, private events, talks and lectures |
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20% discount on framing through our Art Rental and Sales Gallery |
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Reciprocal admission to NARM and ROAM institutions |
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10% discount at May |
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Double bring-a-friend privileges every time you visit the AGA |
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Discounts and specials during Member’s Week |
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Opening Night invitations |
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Complimentary exhibition catalogues |
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All Artist Patrons have the option to have a tax receipt issued for the full amount of their donation if they wish not to receive a Curator’s Circle or Director’s Circle membership.
Additionally, all Artist Patron levels include the core benefits of recognition in our e-newsletter, donor wall, annual report and on the website, as well as invitations to Annual General Meetings and opening events, a complimentary exhibition catalogue, and a tax receipt for the largest amount as per CRA guidelines.
For a list of participating artists, or to learn more, please contact Ashton Raeyr at 780-392-2482, or ashton.raeyr@youraga.ca.
