DONATE
Becoming a Friend of Open Studio will help support Canada's leading non-profit fine art printmaking centre. Your annual contribution goes towards giving artists access to an affordable, safe and dynamic print studio. Your donation is fully tax-deductible and we will keep you informed of all that Open Studio has to offer including advance notice of our popular Artist Proof Sale & Open House, and 100 Prints, an event that guarantees that you go home with an original print. Plus each level has its own benefits that will keep you actively connected to Open Studio!
When you donate through CanadaHelps.org, you will immediately receive an emailed tax receipt.
You may also donate by calling us with your VISA or MasterCard number at 416-504-8238 or emailing us at office@openstudio.on.ca, or send a cheque to: Open Studio, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 104, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8. Click here to download a donation form. We will send you a tax receipt by mail.
DONOR LEVELS & BENEFITS
All
levels receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your
donation sent to you immediately; regular mailings about our exhibitions,
programs and special events; and a subscription to Open Studio's newsletter.
Peer $25-$64
- tax receipt, mailings, newsletter
Supporter $65-$159
- 10% discount on weekend workshops at Open Studio
Benefactor $160-$299
- 20% discount on weekend workshops at Open Studio
Patron $300-$499
- a visit to Open Studio showing highlights from the extensive print archive
for you and up to 15 of your friends
Associate $500-$999
- one intimate art appreciation reception at Open Studio for you and up
to 20 of your friends
Partner $1,000-$1,999
- choice of either: special printmaking demonstration at Open Studio
for you and up to 15 of your friends OR one intimate art appreciation
reception at Open Studio for you and up to 20 of your friends
Collectors' Circle $2,000+
- choice of either: special printmaking demonstration at Open Studio
for you and up to 15 of your friends OR one intimate art appreciation
reception at Open Studio for you and up to 20 of your friends
- 100 Prints ticket for an original fine art print (admits
2 to the event)
OPEN
STUDIO operates primarily on self-generated income while gratefully acknowledging
the generous support of the following:
GOVERNMENT,
CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT
The
City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council
The Canada Council for the Arts
The Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council Foundation: Arts Endowment Fund Program
Anonymous
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Emerald Foundation
The J.P. Bickell Foundation
The Japanese Paper Place
The McLean Foundation
Public Service Alliance of Canada - Ontario Region
The Rose Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation
TD Financial Group
PRINTING SERVICES SUPPORTER
FRIENDS OF OPEN STUDIO
Collectors'
Circle Partners Associates Patrons
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Donor list is current as of October 2011; if you see errors or omissions, please let us know.
Other Ways to Support Open Studio
United Way Donor Designation
Did you know that you can direct your United Way donation to Open Studio? Simply indicate on your United Way donation form that all or a portion of your gift be directed to Open Studio and fill out the “Designate to a non-United Way agency” section. You will need to fill in the correct name of the charity and the charitable number. Open Studio’s charitable number is 11906 8823 RR0001.
Matching Gifts in the Workplace
Does your workplace have a Matching Gifts Program? You can increase your support to Open Studio by asking the human resources department at your workplace if your company will match your gift.
Collect Air Miles® on behalf of Open Studio
Open Studio collects Air Miles® that can assist with purchasing equipment and can help offset travel costs to bring in visiting artists. If you would like to collect Air Miles® for Open Studio call our office at 416-504-8238 and we will be happy to send you a card in the mail. Cards can also be picked up at Open Studio the next time you drop by.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial Gifts are a meaningful way to honour the memory of a loved one. Please consider naming Open Studio as your charity of choice when a loved one passes away or when others request a memorial donation be made to the charity of your choice.
Tribute Gifts
A tribute gift to Open Studio is a great way to celebrate a wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation, holiday or any other special occasion. A personalized letter will be sent to the honouree on your behalf.
Planned Giving
You may want to consider a legacy gift to Open Studio. Contact our office at 416-504-8238 for further information on how a gift from your estate can support Open Studio.