AG's annual report 2009 - Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

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DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING REPORT Development & Marketing Report A key milestone in 2009 was the launch of a new Gallery website with greater functionality and a dramatic new design focusing on KW|AG as a site of exchange for ideas. New content and videos provide insight into our exhibitions. Feedback forms and surveys create opportunities for the further exchange of ideas. Several extranet sites also provide forums for sharing information with Board members, staff, key donors and volunteers. Online registrations are now handled very efficiently, and an online donations module links directly to a new database, making it easier for patrons to support their local Gallery. At the same time, the system helps streamline the Gallery’s administrative processes. A long-time goal of improving visitor amenities at KW|AG was realized in 2009 with the development of the HUB, our new community lounge. The HUB includes comfortable seating, a flat screen video monitor, reading materials and two computers that provide access to the permanent collection database. The collection is a treasured community resource and KW|AG is pleased to share it with the community. The Gallery is especially grateful to The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation’s Community Fund, The Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Community Fund held at The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, the Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga, the Rotary Club of Waterloo, the Rotary Club of Kitchener, the Lion’s Club of Kitchener, and the J.P. Bickell Foundation for making the HUB project possible. This year’s Black & Gold Gala, held on October 22 at the Holiday Inn in Kitchener, was expertly chaired by volunteer extraordinaire Sharon Morton. This signature event has become a site of exchange and a lively social event. Proceeds in 2009 exceeded budget and expectations by netting $60,045 in support of Gallery programming and operations. A new partnership with Beechwood Travel and Cruise led to the renewal of a once-thriving KW|AG activity: art tours. In July, an enthusiastic group of art lovers traveled to Chicago to visit celebrated art treasures. The success of this fundraising venture has led to planning for additional tours in the future. Special thanks to Tony Lewis are extended for his leadership on this project. Curator’s Circle and Director’s Circle members are offered enriched opportunities for exchanging ideas through special events. In 2009, they had an opportunity to hear Allan Harding MacKay, (March 12); exhibiting artists Susan Coolen, Phil Irish and Catherine Paleczny (May 27); and Germaine Koh (September 16). The year concluded with a discussion by filmmaker Gail Singer (November 25). Development staff worked with the Offord Group to develop a planned gifts program in preparation for the launch of a new campaign. New Dimensions in Art outlines the Gallery’s aspirations for the future, driven by a vision of KW|AG as a source for ideas and creativity at the individual, group and community level. Making art accessible is one of our operating principles, so it was with particular pleasure that we welcomed Sun Life Financial as the Gallery’s Free Admissions Sponsor for the 2009-2010 season. Thanks to their support, there are no financial impediments that might prevent members of our community from making art a part of their lives. Caroline Oliver Director of Development and Marketing
Clockwise from top left: Guests update their silent auction bidding sheets at the 2009 Black and Gold Gala. Allan MacKay, Curatorial & Collections Consultant, shares his creative process with members of the Director’s and Curator’s Circle groups. KW|AG’s Art Lovers trip to Chicago included a visit to Anish Kapoor’s iconic Cloud Gate sculpture. The HUB resource lounge offers videos, reading materials and access to the permanent collection. Photo by Robert McNair. KW|AG Sponsors wall. Black and Gold Gala 2009 RBC cheque presentation, from left to right: John Wolfe, Elaine Kors, Rick Weiss with Judith Stephens-Wells and Alf Bogusky. Photo: Matt Dupuis. 22
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Page 20 and 21: Permanent Collection Report PERMANE
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