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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 This year, we are adding another fundraising event: the spring 2009 launch of a portfolio of previously unpublished Les Grands Ballets photographs by four leading artists.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 only cultural education program for underprivileged children in Montreal
The Nutcracker Fund for Children was created 12 years ago by Les Grands Ballets. It allows children 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 13,000 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.
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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 |
| « Thank you for introducing them to the arts world. It is sure to influence some of their futures. The children were thrilled with the brunch and the performance and we were treated like kings ! » Mimi Hébert, Grade 3 French immersion teacher at Nesbitt School, Montreal |
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 14 performance
- 4 tickets for children from a foundation of your choice to attend the matinee performance on December 16
- 10 brunch and show tickets for the December 14 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 16 - 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 14 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 16.
- 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 14 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 16 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.
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 until May 31th, 2009.
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.
ANNUAL GALA
The annual gala is a major fundraising event that allows Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal to raise $500,000 annually, to help support our vision of offering spectators the opportunity to Be Moved. Differently. This extraordinary black-tie event brings together 500 representatives from the business community, the political and artistic elite and our main partners. Following cocktails, guests are served a gourmet meal in a magical setting, and then invited to dance to the music of a live orchestra. Past honorary presidents 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 of your guests may be invited to sit at the gala President’s table
- 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.
