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Development department514-849-8681 Elise Charbonneau,
ext. 236
Associate Director, Fundraising and Events Pierre-Marie Collin,
ext. 255
Manager, Individual Giving and Volunteer Activities Genevieve Dube,
ext. 225
Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Judith Bourassa,
ext. 229
Fundraising Assistant
EVENTS
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal organizes two important fundraising events that enjoy tremendous corporate support: The Nutcracker Fund for Children and the Annual Gala. This year, we are adding another fundraising event: the spring 2009 launch of a portfolio of previously unpublished Les Grands Ballets photographs by four leading artists. Including the proceeds from all these events, private funding makes up almost 23% of Les Grands Ballets’ budget.
THE NUTCRACKER FUND FOR CHILDREN
The Nutcracker Fund for Children was created 13 years ago by Les Grands Ballets. It allows sick children or from disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Greater Montreal to experience the magic of a performance of The Nutcracker. Each year, under the Supporting Montréal Schools Program, the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport selects participating schools at random.
Thanks to the generous contributions of companies and donors, to date more than 14,500 children have experienced this unique holiday season magic. Not only do the children attend the matinee performance, but they also participate in a cultural and educational workshop.
The 2009 edition: an environmental theme! Last fall, 1,800 children from 60 different classes, schools and foundations learned about the arts world and sustainable development. Educational workshops introduced them to the history of the Nutcracker and explained how they can help our planet.
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| Visual arts workshops with artist Eugenia Reznick, where the children make miniature pieces of art | Aline Apostolska, a La Presse journalist, will conduct the literary workshops and have the children write about The Nutcracker story | Students learning dance steps at the choreography workshop with Les Grands Ballets dancers |
“I think this program is wonderful. It lets disadvantaged children view the arts from a different angle and see dance as something accessible to all. The Nutcracker Fund breaks down the barriers between the public and what is considered an elitist discipline.” John Hall, former soloist with Les Grands Ballets. |
The Nutcracker Fund for Children is supported by companies and individuals attending the Nutcracker benefit brunch. This major fundraising event allows us to sponsor 1,800 children participating in the project and renew parts of the production of The Nutcracker. The matinee includes a festive family brunch followed by a performance of The Nutcracker in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts.
Once again this year, we are expecting some 450 guests from the business community to attend along with their families. There will be surprises, magicians and face painting for the children. Companies and individuals can contribute through sponsorships, by purchasing tickets and making donations. To support The Nutcracker Fund, select one of the following packages, complete the registration form (PDF format) and mail it to us.
THE NUTCRACKER BENEFIT BRUNCH :
a family event you won’t want to miss !
Family Circle – $2,000
- 4 brunch and show tickets for the December 12 performance
- 4 tickets for children from a foundation of your choice to attend the matinee performance on December 14
- 10 brunch and show tickets for the December 12 performance
- Sponsorship of 10 children to create a piece of art and attend the matinee
- 4 tickets for children from a foundation of your choice to attend the matinee
on December 14 - Acknowledgement of your company in the official playbill in the section dedicated to the Nutcracker Fund supporters, and on 4 panels to be installed at Place des Arts
- 20 brunch and show tickets for the December 12 performance, including a box for 6 people identified with your company’s name
- Sponsorship of an entire class to create a piece of art and attend the matinee
- 10 tickets for children from a foundation of your choice to attend the matinee on December 14.
- A gift of the original artwork produced by the children
- Acknowledgement of your company in the official playbill in the section dedicated to the Nutcracker Fund supporters, and on 4 panels to be installed at Place des Arts
- 50 brunch and show tickets for the December 12 performance, including a box for 6 or 8 people identified with your company’s name
- The possibility of inviting 40 children from foundations or organizations of your choice to the matinee of December 14 and to a visual arts workshop given at the foundation
- Sponsorship of an entire class to create a piece of art and attend the matinee
- A gift of the original artwork produced by the children
- Acknowledgement of your company in the official playbill in the section dedicated to the Nutcracker Fund supporters, and on 4 panels to be installed at Place des Arts
Individual adult ticket: $300
Individual children’s ticket: $100
For more information on this project, contact the Development Department at 514 849-8681, extension 229.
The next benefit gala in support of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will be held at the Uniprix Stadium on Saturday, May 1. Guests at this black-tie event will be transported to a “Venetian Ball” to salute the company’s participation in the Venice Biennale. The prestigious benefit evening will also pay tribute to the company’s most recent triumphs in Italy, and mark Gradimir Pankov’s 10th anniversary as the company’s Artistic Director. This is a key fundraising event, attended by 500 representatives of the business community and political leaders, and allows Les Grands Ballets to raise over $500,000 every year. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a gourmet meal and an evening of dancing to the sounds of an orchestra, including a ballet excerpt.
Last year’s event, with honorary chairs François de Gaspé-Beaubien, President and CEO of Zoom Média, and his wife, Isabelle, allowed us to raise the record amount of $534,035. Past honorary chairs of the gala have included Henri-Paul Rousseau, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Alban d’Amours, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group, and Michael L. Turcotte, Chairman of the Board of Hydro-Québec.
The following packages are available to corporations wishing to participate in this prestigious event. Corporations can also contribute to the event by making a corporate donation or by sponsoring the evening.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE – $25,000
- 10 guests
- 2 Grands Ballets dancers will be seated at your table (optional)
- 8 guests
- 2 Grands Ballets dancers will be seated at your table
- 10 guests
- A pair of pointe shoes will be autographed by the dancer of your choice
- 10 guests
Refer to the registration form (PDF format).
For more information, contact the Development Department at 514 849-8681, extension 229.
ANNUAL RAFFLE "JEUNES PHILANTHROPES 2009-2010"
Congratulations to the winners of the 2009-2010 annual raffle!
Our warmest thanks to everyone who participated in the 2009-2010 annual raffle and congratulations to the winners. The proceeds from this project will support Les Grands Ballets' youth-oriented activities.
1st prize : A trip for 2 people to join Les Grands Ballets at the Venice Biennale (Value: $4 000)
Pierre Bédard
2nd to 4th prize: 3 Nespresso Cube automatic coffee machines (Unit value: $500)
Serge Lusignan
Martha Rzepkowska
Charlotte Veillette
5th prize: A bicycle from Canadian Tire (Value: $250)
Andrée-Anne Roy
6th prize: A gift certificate from Jacob stores (Value: $200)
Denyse Jacob
7th to 11th prize: 5 pairs of tickets to a Grands Ballets performance, 2010-11 season (Unit Value: $200)
Pierre Gendreau
Elsa Salomon
Annie Bréard
Gisèle Francoeur
Nathalie Daigneault
We would like to thank our partners Nespresso, Jacob and Canadian Tire. Thank you to MABI Canada for its collaboration.
INTRODUCING THE COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS DECORATION
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal launched on November 19th, a collection of Christmas decorations inspired by characters from The Nutcracker and conceived by interior designer Jean-Daniel Pilon. The characters of the well known short story: The Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, The King of Candyland, The Spaniard and The Angel inspired five original models of wreaths and centerpieces, which are now on sale. Only 10 copies of each original models. Fore more information please contact : Judith Bourassa - (514) 849-8681, ext. 229
To read the press release, click here
Photos : Alexandre Albert | Doors: La Belle Fenêtre | Tables clothes : Tenue de soirée
The Spaniard
The Nutcracker
The Angel
The King of Candyland
The Snow Queen
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal immortalized by five contemporary photographers
This prestigious box set, made exclusively for the company's benefit, includes ten photographs produced by five acclaimed visual artists. Canadian photographers Raymonde April, Evergon and Pascal Grandmaison, American photographer and Les Grands dancer John Hall and Spanish dance photographer Jesús Vallinas enthusiastically agreed to present the universe of Les Grands Ballets through their work.
Presented as a luxurious box set, in limited edition, this prestigious portfolio, under the aegies of Martha Tapiero Lawee, was launched at Place des Arts, during a special exhibition held on March 25, 2009. The selling price is now $3,200.
All proceeds from the sale of this prestigious limited-edition portfolio will contribute directly to the creation of new pieces for Les Grands Ballets.
INTRODUCTORY WORDS François-Marc Gagnon
BOX DESIGN Jacques Fournier
PHOTOGRAPHS PRINTING PhotoSynthèse
This prestigious portfolio is 40 X 50 cm (16 X 20 in.) and limited to sixty copies. It contains 10 photographs numbered and signed by the artists from 1 to 60. Ten artists prints were also printed.
N.B. A watermark has been added to the original pictures on the website only.
Photo: Raymonde April
Photo: Raymonde April
Photo: Evergon
Photo: Evergon
Photo: Pascal Grandmaison
Photo: Pascal Grandmaison
Photo: John Hall
Photo: John Hall
Photo: Jesús Vallinas
Photo: Jesús Vallinas
For more information, contact the Development Department at 514 849-8681, extension 225.
