Philanthropy

OrKidstra performs for and meets Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 26, 2025

Newswire | OrKidstra Awarded Grow Grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation

By Newswire on 30 April 2026 Arts Industry, Newswire, Orchestral, Ottawa, Philanthropy

Ottawa, ON — April 24, 2026 — OrKidstra – Sistema Ottawa (OrKidstra) is proud and grateful to announce it has received a $554,000 Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to expand its free after-school social development through music programs for children and youth in equity-deserving neighbourhoods in Ottawa. Over the next three years, this investment is expected to support approximately 285 young people ages 5 to 18, with a focus on children ages 5 to 12, through expanded programming in the Heron Gate and Carlington communities – two neighbourhoods where equity-focused investment in accessible youth programming can have…

Newswire | Mécénat Musica Program Announces $125 Million of Permanent Capital for Québec Culture

By Newswire on 7 April 2026 Arts Industry, Montreal, Philanthropy, Quebec City

Montréal, March 30th, 2026 – The Mécénat Musica program announced today that it has reached $125,000,000 of permanent capital for Québec cultural organizations, plus $30,000,000 of distributions of investment income to 90 Québec cultural organizations since 2015. More than 800 large donations from individuals and families have created $125,000,000 of permanent capital, which will now generate $6,000,000 in revenue annually (5%) for Québec culture to ensure autonomy and financial security, both now and for generations to come. In celebration of these milestones, we invite you to join us at: Maison Symphonique, Sunday May 17th, 2026, at 15h00 for Beatles a capella! These Quebec cultural organizations employ…

"Every appointment celebrates not only the talent, expertise and dedication of individuals, but also the countless lives they have touched through their work" says Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

Newswire | Order of Canada Appointees in the Arts – December 31, 2025

By Newswire on 14 January 2026 Classical Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Montreal, Multimedia, Newswire, Ottawa, Philanthropy, Quebec City, Theatre, Toronto, Visual Arts, West

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 6 Companions, 15 Officers and 59 Members. Six appointments are promotions within the Order, and another represents an honorary appointment. The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Since its creation in 1967, more than 8250 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. “The Order of…

Left courtesy of the Foundation of Greater Montréal, right courtesy of Jonathan Allard

Newswire | Luc Rabouin Announced as President and CEO of Foundation of Greater Montréal

By Newswire on 13 January 2026 Arts Industry, Employment, Montreal, Newswire, Philanthropy

Montréal, January 9, 2026 –The Foundation of Greater Montréal (FGM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Luc Rabouin will join the organization as its next President and CEO. He will officially assume his duties on January 19. “I am thrilled to become a part of the Foundation of Greater Montréal’s team. FGM is an outstanding organization and a philanthropic leader in Montreal, but also across Quebec and Canada. Through its commitments towards responsible and impact investing or trust-based philanthropy, for example, the Foundation promotes deeply-held values that are also mine. I cannot wait to get to work and pursue my…

Mécénat Musica | Mini-Galas

By La Scena Musicale Team on 16 December 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Montreal, Philanthropy

Mécénat Musica Mini-Galas are provided to Mécénat Musica donors and their families, as a thank you for their donation to the cultural organization that is important to them. Singers and instrumentalists have delivered 200 surprise Mini-Galas (20 minutes) at the home of each donor and presented the donor with a Mécénat Musica tote bag containing a Mécénat Musica booklet, a music album and a Mécénat Musica statuette in recognition of their donation www.mecenatmusica.com

Mécénat Musica | Donations & Donor Program

By La Scena Musicale Team on 16 December 2025 Arts Industry, Montreal, Philanthropy

An individual makes a $25,000 donation to a cultural organization important to them. Net cost as low as $5,425 after tax credits including additional cultural tax credit. Families match these individual donations with donations of $250,000 or $2,500,000. Government matches the donations. Funds deposited in permanent capital of a community foundation for benefit of organization. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Send a cheque for $25,000 made payable to the Mécénat Musica cultural organization of your choice. Thank you! Individuals $25,000 cash donation Family $250,000 creates up to $1,000,000 Family $2,500,000 creates up to $20,000,000 Donation of $25,000 of shares from an individual…

Newswire | Canada Council for the Arts to Expand artsvest Program

By Newswire on 11 December 2025 Arts Industry, Newswire, Philanthropy, Toronto

Toronto, ON, December 9, 2025 — artsvest will expand and strengthen its knowledge-sharing and leadership development program and network, continuing to empower small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations across Canada as it enters its next phase in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts. artsvest, the flagship program of Business / Arts, provides free training and peer-learning opportunities designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations. The virtual program offers professional development to arts leaders in both official languages, building their skills and knowledge in sponsorship development, marketing, financial management, adaptive changemaking, community engagement, equity, diversity, and inclusion, board…

OSM's Principal Cello Brian Manker and cellist Geneviève Guimond

Newswire | The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and Médecins Francophones du Canada Launch Music on Prescription

By Newswire on 31 October 2025 Arts Industry, Montreal, Newswire, Orchestral, Philanthropy

Feature photo: Sacha Cohen – TUX Creative House Montreal, October 29, 2025 – United by a shared mission to bring the many benefits of music to the community, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Médecins francophones du Canada are joining forces to launch a new initiative: La musique sur ordonnance (Music on Prescription). Beginning today, physicians who are members of Médecins francophones du Canada and practice in Montreal will be able to prescribe an OSM concert to their patients, offering free access to a live musical experience as a complementary tool for wellness and health. The program will run from October 29, 2025 to October 28, 2026. A…

Editorial (Mécénat Musica 2025)

By Wah Keung Chan on 29 October 2025 Arts Industry, Philanthropy

Investment in arts and culture has benefited society throughout history as evidenced in the body of work we admire today. For centuries, affluent patrons have supported artists and provided venues showcasing artists’ work. In the 15th century, Lorenzo de Medici was a patron of Renaissance art, supporting Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and other notable artists. During the 19th century, Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate, funded libraries and institutions, and was instrumental in the realization of Carnegie Hall, a major classical music landmark in New York. In 2013, the Task Force on Cultural Philanthropy chaired by Pierre Bourgie compelled the Quebec…

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