fundraising events
Donor Recognition Reception 2012
May 4, 2012
In honour of Emily Carr University of Art + Design's generous friends and supporters, we invite you to attend our Annual Donor Recognition Reception.
Date: F
riday May 4th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Venue: Quarterdeck, Granville Island Hotel
Following the reception, guests are invited to preview the 2012 Degree Exhibition, located in the North and South buildings of the Emily Carr Campus. We look forward to the opportunity of thanking you in person for your generous support!
Chancellor's Twilight Reception
September 8, 2011
John C. Kerr, Chancellor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Martha Sturdy (78) hosted a wonderful reception to celebrate the beginning of Emily Carr’s 86th school year. We have the privilege of igniting the passion of budding artists and designers, fostering the intellect of gifted minds, and encouraging the development of confident innovators, so it was with great pride that the accomplishments of students and alumni were shared with friends and supporters of Emily Carr.
We want to thank Martha Sturdy and David Wardle for generously opening their home and we’d like to thank our kind friends and supporters for sharing a beautiful start to another successful year with Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Chancellor's Champagne Reception
May 12, 2011
John C. Kerr, Chancellor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design hosted a lovely champagne reception for friends and supporters of Emily Carr. The special evening acknowledged those who continually support arts and culture in British Columbia. In the South Building of Emily Carr, guests enjoyed the soothing tones of live jazz, the pleasure of spirited company and the delight of delicious eats while browsing projects featured at the 2011 Grad Exhibition.
The evening was a wonderful success and we thank all of our thoughtful supporters for making our community artistically vibrant.
Exhibit E
October 21, 2010
A spectacular event, Exhibit E featured an exhibition and auction in support of Emily Carr with donations from twenty-five artists, including many of our most notable alumni. Bob Rennie and Carey Fouks, Honorary Chairs, Exhibit E, art collectors, patrons of the arts and long term supporters of Emily Carr hosted an exquisite evening at the Wing Sang Museum located in historic Chinatown. $444,000 was raised to provide scholarships, Aboriginal awards and to establish an Artist in Residence program.
Thank you to our donors, sponsors and esteemed artists for contributing to a fabulous evening.
