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A NEW LANDMARK FOR CANADA JUNOS COME TO STUDIO BELL A LOOK INSIDE STUDIO BELL HERE’S TO YOU—A STANDING OVATION TO OUR DONORS

1 Welcome to Encore, the 2016 Annual Report for the National Music Centre.

President’s Letter

In what has been an incredible journey Opening day itself was an emotional first steps towards full-scale operations, to invent, promote and deliver a day that many of us will never forget. As there were some stumbles, but we National Music Centre for Canada, this we greeted our first visitors and saw the listened and we continue to improve report offers a glimpse into the tireless hours-long line-up to get inside Studio each and every day. work of our board, staff, volunteers, Bell, we were overcome with gratitude and supporters to open the doors for the many supporters and believers As we look forward to 2017 and the of Studio Bell, home of the National that helped us to bring over 5,600 final six months of our opening year, Music Centre, and fill that beautiful new music lovers through our new facility we’re so excited to expand public landmark with what is at the heart of in one day! My admiration for our staff programs, activate our beautiful new our organization—music. and volunteers left me in a state of awe, space through partnerships, increase and since then my admiration for their accessibility, and increase our reach Our opening year kicked-off with passion, hard work, and dedication only across Canada and around the world. hosting events for the 2016 JUNO grows. We’ve only just begun! Awards in Calgary. The JUNOS brought over 1,500 artists, music industry Compressed schedules, inventing and On behalf of our Board of Directors, influencers and new friends into learning on the fly and raising funds staff and our growing team of our new building, Studio Bell, a few required staff, board and volunteers volunteers, we sincerely thank you for months shy of our public opening. at large to work together and become helping us to open our doors and begin The overwhelmingly positive reaction an agile and innovative force. Yet living our vision. from the Canadian music industry during those long days and many, helped qualify the promise we have many meetings, something special Sincerely Yours, been making about delivering an iconic brought us together and kept us moving building. It also deepened relationships forward—a belief that a National Music and opened new doors to artifact loans Centre’s impact through the power of from Canadian music icons as well as music would not only serve our nation Andrew Mosker new programming opportunities. and the world, but have a lasting impact President and CEO on our city and province. Overall, the 2016 Calgary JUNO Awards energized our team in the final stages There were so many highs in 2016, but of construction as we prepared to open also some hard lessons. As we took our our doors on Canada Day—July 1, 2016.

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2 A New Landmark for Canada 6 JUNOS Come to Studio Bell 8 Doors Opening 10 Stories Behind the Names 12 Performances, Programs & Piloting 14 The Story of Music in Canada 16 Artist in Residence 18 Collections Message from the Chairman of the Board 20 A Look Inside Studio Bell 22 AMP Crew Volunteers The year 2016 will unquestionably on countless people. But this was Welcome to Studio Bell be remembered as a landmark merely a warm-up for a day that the 24 moment for music in Canada and for Board will collectively remember 27 Marketing and Communications propelling Calgary into a cultural hub. forever. On July 1, 2016, we opened 28 Fundraising Indeed, it was THE Year of Music. our doors to the public and honoured 34 Financials Canada’s birthday with the gift of 36 Thank You to Our Donors The Board of Directors oversaw many music. It was an affirming moment significant milestones, and helped to see thousands of people lined up steer the organization towards its around the block to experience the Contributors opening year goals. After many, building for the first time and rejoice many years of hard work by the entire in our nation’s music story. Images: National Music Centre (NMC) team and Board, we were all so elated On behalf of the Board, thank you Bittermann Photography to see Canadian music icons and to the local Calgary community and Leblond Studios Inc. industry inside Studio Bell during the the Canadian music industry for their Jenelle Miller 2016 JUNOS Welcome Reception. unwavering support in our opening Baden Roth There was a palpable sense of year. We would also like to thank Jason Tawkin excitement felt that entire weekend, NMC’s President and CEO Andrew and I can speak for the entire Board Mosker for his inspiring leadership Brandon Wallis when I say that we were so proud to and the entire NMC team for their Norman Wong have been part of it all. determination to make this dream a Hayley Robb reality. Neil Zeller Three months later, we hosted the LaurenTonc first official sound event from Studio Sincerely Yours, Bell’s performance hall. As Eya Hey Arran Fisher Nakoda filled the space with the CARAS/iStock Photo sounds of traditional drumming, and Rob Braide iconic Canadians Jim Cuddy and Alan Design: Doyle performed, we were reminded Chair, Board of Directors Three Legged Dog of the power of music and imagined the impact Studio Bell would have Brandon Wallis Jenelle Miller Renee Wong A NEW LANDMARK FOR CANADA

In 2016, a new landmark for Canada rose in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Music in Canada finally has a home for its stories and history at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC).

This 160,000 square foot building is clad in more than 220,000 terra cotta tiles that shimmer with the movement of the sun. The building arches over the road, creating a gateway to Calgary’s revitalized East Village and in just a short time, has already become a noted international architectural destination.

Designed by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture, the building merges the natural beauty of Western Canada with the design of instruments.

OUR MISSION To give Canada a place that amplifies the love, sharing and understanding of music.

OUR VISION To be a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music.

encore National Music Centre | Report To Donors Thank You to our Building Partners

Allied Works Architecture – Lead architect Kasian Architecture – Associate architect Duke Evans Inc. – Project management “[Studio Bell] features Facet Group Inc. – Historical conservation architect CANA Construction – General contractor Arpi’s – Mechanical contractor a striking sky bridge Custom Electric – Electrical contractor Thermal Systems – Building envelope contractor and shimmering Midwest Contracting – Steel stud and drywall KLS Contracting – Shoring and excavation Walter’s – Structural steel terra-cotta façade, Pockar – Masonry King Eddy brick IB Jensen – Interior masonry block boldly setting it apart Fujitec – Elevators Spalding Hardware – Doors and hardware Flynn Canada – Roofing from the cityscape of Alberta Hardwood – Hardwood flooring Westbury International – Theatrical A/V, lighting downtown Calgary...” RGO Office Interiors – Window coverings, carpeting Ferguson Glass – Glazing, curtain wall Architectural Digest, November 2016 Mantei – Millwork Revolution Recordings – Recording studio installation Haley Sharpe Design – Exhibition design Fisher Dachs Associates – Theatre design RJC – Structural engineering SMP – Electrical engineering Watt Engineering – Civil engineering Carson McCulloch – Landscape design Stantec – Mechanical engineering MMM Group – LEED consulting RWDI – Rain wind and snow consultants Northern Microclimate – Building envelope testing Jaffe Holden – Acoustics and A/V design Halsall – Building envelope consulting Royal Tichelaar Makkum – Tile design St. Joseph Media – Exhibition content design Pilchner Schoustal International Inc. – Recording studio design Picco Engineering – Steel stud design and testing Patrick Marold – Public art Bell Canada – ICT/AV technology Cygnus – Signage and wayfinding, donor recognition Jensen Hughes – Fire code consultant

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Wall Street Journal, November 2016

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 “In its many diverse spaces, Studio Bell echoes the variety of musical performance.”

Brad Cloepfil, Lead Architect

Roughly 3,500 workers spent over 1.2 million hours to construct Studio Bell after breaking ground in early 2013. The construction crew pushed towards the JUNO Week deadline as Studio Bell would host the opening reception, and numerous media, artist and industry tours. Following the JUNOS, attention was turned to final touches and commissioning of the building, as well as an extensive collections move and exhibition installation. Following doors opening, the focus was on finishing the classrooms, offices, and recording studios in the West Block of Studio Bell.

5 JUNOS COME TO STUDIO BELL

1 The National Music Centre was a national partner for the 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary, and on April 3 1, Studio Bell temporarily opened its doors to 1,500 influencers, music insiders, artists, and media for the JUNO Week Welcome Reception. The evening marked the first look inside Studio Bell, with the architecture and a sneak peek of NMC’s exhibitions impressing the guests. The event also offered the first acoustics test of the space, as indigenous drumming and DJs filled all five levels of the building as guests explored with drinks and food.

That weekend JUNO nominees, members of the media and industry VIPs were invited to a Studio Bell open house that allowed detailed tours and questions around NMC’s mission and vision.

Photo Gallery 7 1 Guests arrive at the 2016 JUNOS Welcome Reception at Studio Bell. 2 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Bob Ezrin, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Burton Cummings and Tom Cochrane. 3 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Burton Cummings with eTalk’s Ben Mulroney. 4 Whitehorse accepting a 2016 for Adult Alternative Album of the Year. 5 A dancer from Eya Hey Nakoda performs. 6 Hal Eagletail of the Tsuu T’ina Nation provides a blessing. 7 Sebastien Grainger of Death from Above 1979 backstage at the 2016 JUNOS. 8 DJ spinning tunes from the Performance Hall inside Studio Bell. 9 Name plaques of inductees in the Halls of Fame stage.

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7 DOORS OPENING On June 29, 2016, the National Music Centre welcomed key supporters, government funders and international media outlets to a different type of ribbon cutting.

The first sound at Studio Bell Master of Ceremonies Michael Brown, signified bringing life into President of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, welcomed the the building and a reminder capacity crowd and introduced a of NMC’s mission to amplify recorded greeting from Hon. Amarjeet a love, sharing, and Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and understanding of music. Communities, followed by remarks Following a welcome and from Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor blessing from Casey Eagle of Alberta; Hon. Ricardo Miranda, More music filled the new Speaker, World Championship Minister of Culture and Tourism; Performance Hall as , Pow Wow group Eya Hey Mayor Naheed Nenshi; Loring founding member of Nakoda brought their family Phinney, Vice President, Corporate performed, followed by longtime Marketing at Bell Canada; and Andrew drum, dancers and ancestral NMC supporter and champion Mosker, President and CEO of NMC. Jim Cuddy. music into Studio Bell. Two days later on July 1 was the official public opening of Studio Bell. To celebrate the opening and Canada Day, NMC offered free admission all day, and the first 500 visitors received a welcome gift. Eager visitors lined up around the city block, waiting up to three hours for a peek inside the new building. Once inside there were activations on each floor, including live music, a photo booth, Kimball Theater Organ demonstrations, NMC educators encouraging mini-rockstars and much more! By the end of the day, over 5,600 visitors had experienced NMC’s vision and the positive reviews began to pour in.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 “It is a national DOORS OPENING monument to music built not in or even Ottawa – but in Calgary.”

Globe and Mail, June 2016

Major Media Coverage in 2016

NMC hosted nearly 50 different media outlets on-site at Studio Bell from June 28 – July 1. Below is a list of major outlets that profiled Studio Bell’s opening and its design in 2016.

NATIONAL

• Canadian Living • Globe and Mail • Toronto Star • Canadian Geographic • Maclean’s • The Social • Amazing Race Canada • CBC News The National

INTERNATIONAL

• LA Times • Wall Street Journal • Forbes • Architectural Digest • Wallpaper • Wired UK • Grazia

9 STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES

The Calgary Foundation CKUA Studio

Thanks to the Calgary Foundation’s Flair Foundation generous gift of $3 million, a lasting legacy was created for Calgary by providing King Eddy Lobby a local home for Alberta’s beloved CKUA Radio in the historic King Eddy Hotel. Flair Foundation is a charitable foundation founded by The Calgary Foundation’s gift fueled both David McClement in 1995. In 2015, Flair Foundation construction and operations, and supported donated $2 million towards NMC in honor of David, two Alberta originals—the National Music who was a longtime supporter and music enthusiast. Centre and CKUA. David’s personal instrument, an alto saxophone, is on display in the Flair Foundation King Eddy Lobby as a remembrance of David’s passion for music.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES

The Sam and Betty Switzer Foundation Joyce and Dan Palmer Speak Up Stage in Memory of Ron Casat Right Balcony

Son, stepson, and brother to the members of the Sam Joyce and Dan Palmer left a lasting mark on Calgary and Betty Switzer Foundation, Ron Casat was a talented through their shared passion for music and commitment local musician and performer, a gifted composer and to community. Their children and step-children were a generous educator. Recognizing the importance of proud to come together to donate $250,000 and name music in their lives and Ron’s, the Sam and Betty Switzer a balcony in the Performance Hall as a tribute to their Foundation trustees were proud to name the Speak Up many and lasting contributions to our city through their Stage in Ron’s memory as part of a $500,000 donation. volunteerism and musicianship.

11 PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS & PILOTING

Following years of planning, the NMC programing team was ready to share public programs with an eager audience in 2016. The first part of the year included extensive research, program development and testing, which prepared the team for the staggered launch of new programs.

In July, Bell Live at the King Eddy brought ten days of live music to longtime Eddy fans as well as an entirely new Eddy audience. The summer also marked the launch Blues Baptism of public tours and instrument demonstrations for daily visitors. July 7 For the first time in over a decade, music returned to the King Eddy as former patrons and those that worked to save the historic venue enjoyed a sneak peek. In the fall, attention shifted to Blues was again on the stage and memories were shared late into the night. education pilots for grades K–6, a new teen afterschool program Bell Live at the King Eddy called Jam Club, and multiple artist July 8-17 workshops and performances. NMC pulled out its boots and cowboy hat for a different type of Stampede program. The organization grew to serve More hotel bar than beer tent, NMC featured ten straight days of live music all day program demand, and now and into the night. Just a few blocks from Stampede Park, NMC activated both the includes ten part-time educators. stage and roof of the King Eddy, with most night shows sold out!

Saturdays in C-Square September 10, 17, 24 In partnership with the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), NMC activated the newly opened urban park just north of Studio Bell. For three Saturdays in September, NMC programmed free, live music on the open-air stage that attracted families, joggers and East Village residents.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS & PILOTING Education programs kick-off at Studio Bell

After month of surveying, feedback sessions and program development, the Education team rolled out six pilot programs for students grades K–6 and some junior high and high school in October 2016. For the pilot period of October to mid- December, NMC served 1,108 students. NMC expects to serve up to 10,000 students in 2017.

Jam Club

NMC’s longtime Guitar Club program was refreshed and expanded in 2016 to become Jam Club. This free, weekly drop-in music program for teens launched in September 2016. Roughly 50 registrants participate weekly to learn new instruments, understand songwriting, recording, and the basics of building a band.

ATB Storytellers featuring October 6 This intimate conversation and show from international popstars Tegan and Sara was one of the year’s biggest events. Host Jann Arden set the tone for this thoughtful and hilarious program that marked the launch of the ATB Storytellers Exhibition. Sponsored by ATB Financial, ATB Storytellers was a new, free temporary exhibition that showcased Alberta’s rich music story and featured digital stories from prominent Alberta musicians.

RBC Master in Residence with Raine Maida November 30 Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, led one-on-one songwriting workshops with three Alberta bands: Copperhead, The Royal Foundry, and Two Bears North. Each group had time with Maida in NMC’s brand new recording facilities to explore their work and receive feedback from Maida. The day ended with a public Songwriters’ Circle.

13 THE STORY OF MUSIC IN CANADA

One of the greatest Fame Collection, and the Canadian As July approached, there was accomplishments for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This a race to finish all painting and exhibition was completed in time for National Music Centre in graphic installation and complete the 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary. tour guide training. 2016 was the long-awaited unveiling of its permanent The first part of 2016 included finalizing some exhibition design elements The team has observed that the exhibitions. These exhibitions and the move into production. But interactive exhibitions, specifically are the physical representation exhibitions are more than images on the instrument interactives on of NMC’s vision to be a wall, the exhibitions and information Level 4, are wildly popular and national catalyst for discovery, and communications technology (ICT) hope to include more hands-on departments worked closely to ensure innovation and renewal components in future exhibition the hefty technical requirements were updates and special exhibitions. through music. acquired, tested, and installed.

A huge achievement in 2016 was Exhibition production partners were the approved design of the Halls on-site for close to four weeks to test of Fame, an exhibition stage that large digital displays such as BMO For a full list of NMC exhibition brought together three partners: Soundscapes, Bodyphonic, orientation the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, panels in the Drop-In Zone, and the partners, please visit the Canadian Country Music Hall of large micro-tile display in Canada nmc.ca/exhibitions-vendors Music Square.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 There are more than 35 interactive digital panels THE STORY OF in NMC’s 22,000 square feet of exhibitions. The exhibitions rely on over 600 MUSIC IN CANADA technology components to run. TWO TEMPORARY SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS LAUNCHED IN 2016!

What’s a Solar Drone? ATB Storytellers Showcase: Tom Cochrane October 6, 2016 – January 8, 2017 October 28 – ongoing Artist Patrick Marold installed his public art project Solar Drones ATB Storytellers featured a collection of The launch of Showcase: Tom inside Studio Bell, in 2016, first artifacts and recorded oral histories with Cochrane coincided with the beginning with the rooftop solar iconic Albertans, including Jann Arden, celebration of the 25th panel installation in February, and noted journalist Holger Petersen, jazz anniversary of Mad Mad World. followed by the final installation pianist Tommy Banks, Royalty Records Located on level five of Studio Bell, and tuning in June. In September, Founder R. Harlan Smith, blues artist the temporary exhibition features a member of NMC’s Public Art Amos Garrett, and France Levasseur- wide selection of awards and artifacts Committee celebrated with the Ouimet, Franco-Albertan historian from Cochrane, including a 1963 official unveiling of Solar Drones. and professor emeritus, among others. Gretsch guitar, used by Cochrane Centering on four themes—Music Through in the music video for 1988 single Solar Drones is a sculptural the Times, Music in Alberta’s Communities, “Big League,” and seen on the cover and audio installation by artist Cultural Influences on Music, and Prairie of his Victory Day album with Red Rider, Patrick Marold commissioned Scramble—the exhibition featured digital along with the outfit worn in the music by the NMC in 2014. Listeners stories made in collaboration with several video for 1991 chart-topper “Life is a experience a multitude of elementary schools, highlighting the next Highway.” The exhibition will remain harmonics from 16 resonating generation of Albertans. on display into 2017. wooden vessels suspended from the ceiling of the East Village Skybridge. These vessels are built from soundboards salvaged from pianos from the NMC collection that were destroyed in the 2013 Alberta floods.

15 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Following an open call for submission in spring 2016, the National Music Centre was eager to host five different Artists in Residence (AiR) for the 2016 Fall/Winter pilot session.

AiR is designed to nurture Participants included jazz artist artistic creativity and technical Quinsin Nachoff, whose album FLUX was nominated for a 2016 JUNO innovation by providing artists Award; Toronto-based composer the use of NMC’s unique and vocal artist Jeremy Dutcher; collection and expertise, to indie-pop act Rococode; create new and innovative impossible instrument-makers works in a unique world-class Joshua Van Tassel and James Bunton. stopped by to check out the studios facility. Residencies ranged and completed some recordings. NMC also had a last minute and from a few days up to two very brief artist residency when Tim The program’s accessibility is supported weeks and included a “2oolman” Hill and Ian “DJ NDN” by funding from Bell Media and donated public workshop. Campeau of A Tribe Called Red flights courtesy of WestJet.

“[AiR] gives artists the time and resources to create and to expand upon who they are.”

Jeremy Dutcher, November 2016

Quinsin Nachoff Jeremy Dutcher

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“Direct experience with ‘the real deal’ instruments makes for more informed artistic choices.” A Musician’s Rococode, AiR December 2016 Paradise

After Studio Bell opened to the public, the Collections team turned their attention to the West Block recording facilities as construction wrapped up and technical installation and commissioning could begin.

Designed by Martin Pilchner of Pilchner Schoustal International Inc., NMC’s recording spaces combine three analog recording consoles from three legendary studios, which can be used in combination with any adjoining live room. Each live room is designed to have its own sound and has a selection of historic musical Rococode Joshua Van Tassel and James Bunton instruments suited for the specific design of each space.

17 COLLECTIONS

Over 700 items were moved between May and December to Studio Bell and NMC’s offsite storage facility. NMC did not incur any artifact loss or damage during this massive move!

The BIG Move

The first part of 2016 focused teamwork, they completed a 45-day on the details around the move-in for public display items. move of the National Music Centre’s Collections into the Rehousing was an important aspect new exhibition spaces at of the move. Rehousing is the Studio Bell. Dimensions for practice of crating artifacts securely, Capturing Stories the new instrument corrals both for transport and storage. The were marked in tape at our collections team and volunteers took Capturing and preserving oral histories old building (Customs House) rehousing training to prepare for the are a critical stream of the collections to show floor layout and large packing process. work, and something that will only foam core cutouts of artifacts grow in the future. These recordings were made to practice the To prepare artifacts for their new are viewed as artifacts and in 2016, navigation of home inside Studio Bell or for NMC captured 41 oral histories and 30 tight corners and stairwells. long-term storage in NMC’s offsite performances, which include traditional facility, the collections department Métis and Francophone songs. For the collections team, the push to completed specific mount training meet a July 1 public opening created for public display and long-term Some of the 2016 Oral Histories a compressed move-in schedule. storage. include, Tom Cochrane, Bob Ezrin Through planning, research and (above), Natalie MacMaster, Garth Richardson, Bob Rock, Tegan and Sara, and many more!

ATB Storytellers Oral Histories Project, funded by ATP Financial, largely supports NMC’s oral histories stream and this program was in full swing in 2016. With this support, NMC gathered critical oral histories from Albertan music pioneers, influencers and superstars alike. encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 COLLECTIONS

What’s a Sackbut?!

Developed in 1945 by Canadian physicist Hugh Le Caine, the Electronic Sackbut is the world’s first voltage-controlled synthesizer. Decades ahead of its time, it is an early forerunner to 1970s synthesizers.

On loan from the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, NMC’s A Living Collection technicians are working to create a functioning clone of The Kimball Theater Organ has which includes practice time, the instrument—to be used always been a fan-favourite on daily public demonstrations and for research, education, and NMC’s guided tours, but from its education programs. interactive performances. new central place inside Studio Bell, The Sackbut is visible inside daily performances of the organ But access and use of NMC’s the Electronics Workshop have been lauded on TripAdvisor, singular and expansive collection on Level 4. YouTube, and Twitter as the reason was not limited to the East to visit. Block. For example, collections use to support the 2016 Artist in Installation of the Kimball organ Residence program exceeded took 30 days and since opening 2,000 hours, and continues to in July, the collections team drive more and more submissions recorded 182 hours of use, to this program.

19 A LOOK INSIDE STUDIO BELL

West Block East Block

1 King Eddy (live music venue) 1 Public Entrance / Ticketing 2 Calgary Foundation CKUA Studio (broadcast centre) 2 Rosso Coffee Roasters and NMC Shop 3 NMC Administration 3 Performance Hall 4 Recording Facilities 4 NMC Exhibitions (Level 1 – 5) (3 recording studios, 3 live rooms) 5 Solar Drones 5 NMC Classrooms

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encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 300 HOURS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SPENT NEARLY 300 HOURS PLANNING, PACKING AND A LOOK INSIDE CLEANING TO SUPPORT NMC’S OFFICE The “Brain” of Studio Bell MOVE INTO STUDIO BELL.

STUDIO BELL Every inch of Studio Bell is connected to the Enterprise 85,000 SQUARE FEET Network, enabling our visitors, volunteer, partners and NMC’S JANITORIAL STAFF COVER APPROXIMATELY internal teams to leverage technology wherever they are. 85,000 SQUARE FEET A DAY! The Enterprise Network was designed by Bell Canada, and includes more than 3,000 devices (11,000+ data points!) 7 KILOMETRES monitored continuously for optimal performance. FACILITIES STAFF AVERAGE APPROXIMATELY 7 KM TRAVELLED The wireless network provides fast and reliable WITHIN THE BUILDING EVERY DAY. internet access to thousands of Studio Bell visitors each month. 140 • 500 • 5 STUDIO BELL HAS OVER 140 PIECES OF HVAC EQUIPMENT, OVER 500 LIGHTBULBS, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 KM OF PLUMBING LINES.

222,000 TILES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE STUDIO BELL

EAST VILLAGE

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21 AMP CREW VOLUNTEERS

In May 2016, the Scotiabank AMPcrew rolled out and the response has been overwhelming. Not only do volunteers help the National Music Centre to manage costs, but their enthusiasm, commitment and word of mouth marketing power have demonstrated a significant impact on operations.

There were six volunteer orientation sessions from June to December 2016. These sessions included an introduction to NMC’s vision and mission, volunteer positions, safety training, and messaging. Courtesy of Scotiabank, volunteers received a welcome package that included a water bottle, t-shirt, and handbook.

There were 525 registered volunteers in 2016, with 200 volunteers considered highly active and logging hours since July 1. NMC averaged on-boarding 29 volunteers a month, and by the end of 2016, was receiving roughly 50 applications per month.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 Since Canada Day, AMPcrew volunteers have logged 3,825 hours!

What do volunteers do at Studio Bell?

• Gallery Attendants • Event Volunteers • Bar Service (Proserve certified) • Technical/Show Production • Visitor Services • Education programs support • Collections support • Street Teams • Event Production • Office Administration • Retail Inventory • Handyperson • Fund Development support • Photography

23 WELCOME TO STUDIO BELL

Visitor Services Attendance

For the visitor services team, 2016 was a flurry of NMC had 47,071 visitors in the first six months of operations. process, hiring, and learning on the job as they General admissions at 28,692 were less than expected however, third party event visitors at 12,324 far exeeded what tackled several major projects. was expected in the first year. Implementation of the new SR04 ticketing software was a Analysis revealed developing an awareness of Studio focus of the first part of the year and boxoffice.studiobell.ca Bell, poor weather during Stampede Week, little on-site launched on June 1, 2016 with the Early Bird Sale of NMC programming, and a downturned economy were factors. Memberships. Over 1,100 memberships were sold in 2016. Enhanced on-site programming and a dedicated To address these issues, NMC launched a “Now Open” membership stewardship plan were introduced in late campaign, increased on-site programming and co- 2016 to support goals for 2017. productions, and attendance grew modestly, yet steadily into fall. Partner promotions and incentives also supported There were several part-time hires in 2016 to support membership sales and daily attendance. customer service and operations, with more staff required for the summer season, before moving into the quieter Looking forward, NMC will emphasize on-site activations, off-season. For fall and winter, FOH staffing was allocated promotional offers, membership stewardship and more to education, evening events and the call centre. partnership to address these factors. NMC will also work with tourism partners to counter the downturn and its Retail services was piloted in 2016, with a modest inventory impact on attractions like Studio Bell. that NMC hopes to expand upon in 2017.

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 Over 1,100 WELCOME TO memberships STUDIO BELL were sold in 2016.

Visitors July – December 2016

Surprises at Studio Bell 28,692 GENERAL ADMISSION As more people visited Studio Bell in 2016 and NMC’s reputation grew, special last GUEST BADGE (STAFF TOURS) 858 minute opportunities became available. These included artist tours, pop-up shows, 2,456 NMC PROGRAMS media events, and arguably one of the most special events at Studio Bell in 2016. On Saturday August 20, NMC hosted one of 12,324 THIRD PARTY EVENTS (RENTALS) many viewing parties for : A National Celebration. This free, all-ages, live broadcast of the final show of the Man EDUCATION (PILOT PROGRAMS) 1,108 Machine Poem Tour was an emotional and exhilarating event. Only weeks before, NMC 1,633 NMC CO-PRODUCTIONS had hosted members of the Tragically Hip for an artist tour.

47,071 TOTAL VISITORS Here are some other special visitors that toured Studio Bell in 2016.

• Lee Aaron • Steve Bays ( / Mounties) • Dane Cook • Alan Doyle • Bob Ezrin • Sass Jordan • k.d. lang • Raghav Mathur • Steven Page • Peaches • Joel Plaskett • Garth Richardson (Nimbus Recording) • Buffy Saint-Marie • Toad the Wet Sprocket

25 Venue Services Partners bring music into new spaces

During the lead up to Opening Day, NMC’s While NMC developed capacity and learned to venue services team played an important and navigate its new space, co-productions became significant role in the impact and growth of critical to activating the facility in 2016 and revenue opportunities at Studio Bell. introduced new audiences to Studio Bell. Below is a list of 2016 co-productions. NMC received a large number of rental enquiries and requests starting in late Q2 with over 300 rental requests • Artist Manager Boot Camp in 2016 via email alone! As a follow-up, potential clients (Alberta Music and CMI), August 20 were invited to attend a weekly rental tour, resulting in an • Folk Fest Boot Camp (Calgary Folk Festival), July 18–21 average of 19 rental bookings per month. • Honens Festival, July 7–11 • Beakerhead, September 14–17 The combination of an improved the online rental • Calgary International Film Festival, September 27 request system, additional staff for customer service, • Wide Cut Weekend October 13–15 event coordination, and technical support helped the • CKUA Radio Bluesraiser October 21 team manage to this influx of rental requests, while • CADME Jazz Jams October 14, November 18 approved vendors and caterers rose to the occasion to deliver outstanding event experiences.

Rental bookings began in September and included 1 National Bank Special Exhibitions Gallery set up by Philips lighting for a corporate keynote speech. third-party public programs like concerts, tradeshows, 2 Film screenings, concerts, trade shows, and over 30 private conventions, and receptions. Below are just three types receptions took place in the Performance Hall. of private events the venue services team completed 3 The Cloud and East Village Skybridge were also very in 2016 that show the breadth of rentals that NMC popular settings for receptions, breakfasts, luncheons manages. and intimate dinners

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encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 Media Marketing and Communications Spend vs Value Over the course of 2016, we received a whopping 3,580 media mentions (795 of those were gained in Alberta). The total publicity value for the year was over $5.6 million with an $120,292 earned reach of close to 2.6 trillion impressions. TOTAL PAID MEDIA

In 2015, we had a total of 633 media mentions. The total growth rate for media mentions from 2015 to 2016 was 466%. These high numbers can, in part, be attributed Over $261,851 to the opening and NMC’s partnership with the IN-KIND MEDIA VALUE 2016 JUNOS, which garnered significant publicity. Social Media $5,645,445 While NMC is starting to plateau in terms of publishing PUBLICITY VALUE volume on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, NMC is seeing excellent rates of engagement, suggesting that posts that are of higher quality and purpose result in higher engagement.

TOP Studio Bell is Now Open – Thank You Canada! Thank 29,692 TWEET you to everyone who made the opening of #StudioBell, 2016 home of the National Music Centre, such a remarkable and historic day. Followers TOTAL FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, (70,596 reach, 21,153 video views, 1,084 total reactions, YOUTUBE AND NEWSLETTER 111 comments, and 201 shares.) SUBSCRIBERS

26%+ 52%+ Website 36%+ studiobell.ca

• Visits 102,036 259%+ • Pageviews 205,226 • Most visited page studiobell.ca/visit • Largest age group 25 – 34 206%+

nmc.ca 12%+ • Visits 259,336 • Pageviews 628,430 77%+ 53%+ • Most visited page nmc.ca/careers

* * • Largest age group 25 – 34

56%+ 56%+ 2016 2016

* indicates growth from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. 27 FUNDRAISING With the building open, the National Music Centre focuses on artist development, live music performances, and K-12 education programs, shifting from the capital campaign to raising funds for the ongoing operations of Studio Bell.

Songs from the Rolling Stones Mobile Cornerstones

The first private fundraiser held at Studio Bell and the After launching in late 2015, the Cornerstones Campaign King Eddy was a resounding success with over $600,000 ran throughout 2016 and offered music lovers the chance raised in support of the National Music Centre. Guests to etch a personal message on an original King Eddy brick. were given the unique opportunity to experience an in return for a $250 donation to NMC. intimate concert with Benevolent Artists National Charity (BANC) and special guest Tom Cochrane on October 29, 1 NMC donors find their names during a Donor Wall unveiling. 2016. The organization is grateful to have the support of 2 NMC’s Buy-A-Seat Campaign was a smashing success with all seats sold. generous benefactors, and is looking forward to renewing 3 The King Eddy Cornerstones Campaign resulted in over 1100 this successful event in 2017. original bricks engraved and sold.

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encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 “I’m pleased to continue New Donors working with the team 467 at the National Music FUNDRAISING Centre to ensure the Benefit Auction sustainability of this Guests 154 fabulous new asset.”

Sue Van Wielingen, NMC Campaign Chair Cornerstones Participation in 2016 The campaign included a highly successful video campaign that featured the stories behind three personal 355 brick donors. The Cornerstones campaign received an overwhelming support with over 1,100 bricks engraved since October 2015. The first batch of bricks was installed and unveiled to donors in October 2016, and the Operating remaining bricks will be installed and unveiled in Spring 2017. Contributions Received Name-a-Seat Campaign $4.9 M This campaign raised $170,000 in 2016. In Studio Bell’s Performance Hall, 140 seats in total have been named by NMC supporters, whether in celebration of a loved one or as a personal legacy. The seat names will be installed in Capital Spring 2017. Contributions

2016 Grants Update Raised $5.1 M NMC’s operations and programs rely in part on public and private sources of revenue. In 2016, over $500,000 was awarded from granting programs—including all three levels of government, and charitable foundations—to NMC 2016 Total259,336 to support the delivery of its mission. This critical support 628,430 reflects the importance of NMC’s impact on music and Funds nmc.ca/careers community. 25 – 34 Raised $10.0 M

29 NMC BOARD MEMBERS

Board of Directors

Rob Braide, Chair Jeff Boyd, Director Benôit Légaré, Director

Cam Crawford, Vice Chair Thomas d’Aquino, Director Ron Mannix, Director

Ross Reynolds, Vice Chair Charlie Fischer, Director LuAnne Morrow, Director

Freida Butcher, Secretary/Treasurer Greg Kane, Director Dave Mowat, Director

Desirée Bombenon, Director Steve Kane, Director Susan Van Wielingen, Director

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Finance and Audit Committee Exhibition Advisory Committee

Cam Crawford, Chair Myke Atkinson Rob Braide, ex-officio Kai Black Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Alan Cross Freida Butcher Bryan Dewalt Charlie Fischer Don Green Kim McKenzie Alan Greyeyes Adam Fox Building Committee Steve Jordan Melanie Kjorlien Judith Klassen Charlie Fischer, Chair Tony Luppino Rob Braide, ex-officio Ann MacKeigan Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Catherine McLelland Michael Brown Stan Meissner Freida Butcher Andrew Mosker Gary Duke Robert Paquette Ron Mannix Sheldon Posen Henry Neufeld Jean-Richard Lefebvre John Reid Content and Operations Committee Chris Topping Katherine Ziff Rob Braide, Chair Andrew Mosker, ex-officio Freida Butcher Kim McKenzie LuAnne Morrow Ross Reynolds Susan Van Wielingen

National Campaign Advisory Committee

Susan Van Wielingen, Chair Jeff Boyd Jim Carter Al Duerr Don Douglas Brian Felesky Linda Hohol Bill MacLachlan Andrew Mosker Dave Mowat Mary Rozsa de Coquet Ken Wilson

31 Some of the Canadian artists who support Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

encore National Music Centre || AnnualAnnual ReportReport 20162016 CANADIAN INDUSTRY MUSIC ICONS SUPPORTERS

Artists Supporting the National Music Centre Music Industry Supporters

The Estates of Glenn Gould, Promoters Holly Cole Shawn Mendes Rita MacNeil, and Michael Cohl Amelia Curran Ian Tyson Simple Plan Stan Rogers S2BN Entertainment Andy Kim Jane Bunnett Steven Page John Allan Cameron Canada’s Music Incubator Anne Murray Jann Arden Susan Jacks Larry LeBlanc Ashley MacIsaac Jesse Cook Tanya Tagaq Record Executives Producers Avril Lavigne Jim Cuddy Tegan and Sara Deane Cameron Bob Ezrin Barenaked Ladies John Acquaviva Teresa Doyle Randy Lennox Garth Richardson Ben Mink Julie Masse The Beauties Alexander Mair Bill King Justin Nozuka The Bells Blue Rodeo k.d. lang The Jerry Cans Labels Managers The Kings Universal Music Canada Bruce Allen Leonard Cohen The Rankins Warner Music Canada Buffy Sainte-Marie Lighthouse The Rascalz Bernie Finkelstein Burton Cummings Loreena McKennitt The Sadies Last Gang Entertainment Independent labels Carole Pope Lucille Starr The Stampeders Jake Gold Arts & Craft Céline Dion The Strumbellas Ron Kitchener Secret City Records Charity Brown Matthew Good The Tragically Hip Coalition Music Chilliwack Melissa McClelland Tom Cochrane Gilles Paquin Choclair Michael Bublé Triumph Chromeo Michelle Wright Voivod Songwriters Colin James Michie Mee Mars Bonfire Corb Lund Natalie MacMaster & Lisa Dalbello Corey Hart Donnell Leahy Vince Degiorgio Dallas Smith Shirley Eikhard Daniel Lanois Nelly Furtado Marc Jordan Danny Michel New Pornographers Dave Gunning Nickelback Christopher Ward David Clayton-Thomas NQ Arbuckle Oh Susanna deadmau5 Oliver Jones Death From Above 1979 Oscar Lopez Diana Krall Our Lady Peace Digging Roots Paul Anka Feist Peaches Finger Eleven Raffi George Leach Raine Maida Randy Bachman Goddo Rich Dodson Good Lovelies Richie Hawtin Gordon Lightfoot Robbie Robertson Harlan Pepper Rush Hedley

33 FINANCIALS 2016 In May 2016, staff packed up the office and the majority of its collection at the Customs House and moved its operations to the nearly complete Studio Bell on 9 Avenue SE in Calgary’s East Village.

Staff shifted their focus from million and is now structured as to the general downturn in the construction and packing a five year variable rate term loan local economy. New initiatives and with minimum annual repayment boxes to tweaking exhibition events were rolled out by marketing, terms. A total of $140.9 million programming and collections to drive displays and finalizing new has been pledged for the project, traffic into the building and by year end front of house operating of which $106.1 million has been attendance numbers were rising. processes. Doors opened on received. Pledges are due over July 1st, 2016 to a crowd of a variety of terms with some as There was a significant increase in 5,600 marking the first time long as ten years. NMC continues both operating revenue and expenses that NMC had ever invited so working on its capital campaign in 2016 due to opening Studio Bell. to secure the balance required to many into their home to see Before interest and amortization retire the debt. charges, NMC ended the year with the collection and Canada’s Net Income of $688,000 versus rich history of music. With the completion of the budget of $276,000. Including building, staff are now focused interest and amortization, NMC At year end, cost of the building before on learning to live in Studio Bell reported a loss of $2.8 million as was interest is $189.9 million compared and making it come alive with budgeted. Cashflow from operations to budget of $191 million. Savings exhibitions, programs, concerts, was negative $1.3 million, and sale of were found due to less than expected and events. A new department investments was used to fund this use foreign exchange costs for exhibitions called Visitors Services was created of cash as was anticipated. At year end, and the deferral of completing the to manage the new revenue NMC has investments of $4 million King Eddy as a live-music venue and generating opportunities at Studio which are savings that have been set restaurant/bar which has been put Bell. While Sales of Goods & aside to fund future operations. on hold pending development of a Services more than tripled in 2016 business plan and securing additional at $1.3 million versus $411,000 NMC continues its very targeted and financing. In the meantime, the in 2015, both rentals and general deliberate spending in strategic areas interior space of the King Eddy has admissions revenue was less than including significant spending in been completed and is being used for NMC had anticipated. Demand for the areas of fund development and live music events and other rentals rental space exceeded what NMC marketing reflecting our commitment with catering from external sources. could deliver in its startup phase to reach the capital campaign goal and adjustments are being made in support of repaying the bridge Debt was used to bridge finance the to accommodate more activities financing used to build a home for construction project and will continue and events. Paid attendance was music in Canada. The first five years of to be used post-construction to below target mostly due to lack operations at the new Studio Bell are finance those pledges that will be of awareness about Studio Bell expected to be a learning phase that received over a longer time-frame and a change in general visitation will focus on developing new revenue than the construction period. At year patterns in the sector, confusion streams, programs and events with the end, debt for Studio Bell is $89.9 about what NMC is, and due goal of breaking even by 2019. encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016

FINANCIALS 2016 Summary Operations Statement for 2016

Sponsorship ,,

,, Fund Development

Operating Operating Revenue(1) Expenses(2) $7,983,000 $7,295,000

,, General and Administration

(1) In addition to Operating Revenue, in 2016 NMC received $19,769,000 of contributions for capital purposes, most notably for the construction of Studio Bell. A cumulative of $106,058,000 has been received to the end of 2016 for this project of which $24,805,000 has come from the community (2) In addition to Operating Expenses, NMC recorded interest expense of and $81,253,000 from three levels of Canadian government. $1,656,000 and net amortization expense of $1,755,000.

Summary Balance Statement for 2016

Assets Liabilities and Assets

For a copy of the audited financial statements, please contact: T 403.543.5115 | E [email protected]

35 Leadership and Government Supporters

Campaign Donors: 2011 – 2016

INDIVIDUALS Robert G. Brawn Memory of Ken Nielsen Marilyn Dyck Jennifer Fuhr 19 Anonymous Donors George and Margie Mrs. Madge Clarke Peter Edwards Trudy Gahlinger Brookman John and Dianne Mr.& Ms. Roman Cooney Hani Elmoughrabi Margaret Gaudreau Lloyd Buchanan and Debbie Bruckner Amundrud Tom Emerson Jan Geggie Scott and Tracy Burns Jim Cuddy Bill and Nancy Andrew Jean Engberg Ingrid Geppert In Memory The Burns Family: Dean, Thomas d’Aquino and of Ken Nielsen Joan Bailey H. Lloyd Eriksson Matthew, Blake, Christina Susan Peterson d’Aquino Marino Giancarlo Helmar Basedow Burns and their Families Jane and Michael Evans Karol Dabbs In Memory of Beth Gignac J W. Baughman Freida Butcher and Greg Ken Nielsen Donna Fallon Sawatzky Joan and Ian Giles Bill Beck David Daly In Memory of Brian and Stephanie Felesky Neil and Kathy Camarta Ken Nielsen Llyod & Gwyneth Gilette Hank and Jane Beeksma Deborah Ferguson Alan Castle Robert de Frece In Memory Catherine Glaser-Climie and Kevin and Helen John and Bunny Ferguson of Ken Nielsen Stanley Climie In Memory Beingessner Patricia Cavanagh In Charlie Fischer and Joanne of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen Walt and Irene DeBoni Olive Bentley Cuthbertson Patricia and Lorne Gordon Lois Choksy In Memory of Elizabeth Dolak Desiree and Marc Chris and Mary Fong Ken Nielsen Michelle Goshinmon Bombenon Jack and Joan Donald Eric Forst, Kathy Forst, Neil Dianne Chomik Monica Grainger Rob Braide Donald and Betty Douglas Forst, and Helen Tighe Dr. Hewitt B. “Rusty” Jennifer Gray Sandra Braun In Memory of Sathia Durai James and Beverly Foy Ken Nielsen Clark and Rebecca Clark In

encore National Music Centre | Annual Report 2016 Marilyn Grovum In Memory Jeff and Marilyn McCaig Wil Roth Paul Kam Chung Wong Jaimie Hill & Tammy of Ken Nielsen Lynn Powers Memorial Margaret McClelland In Wilma Rothbauer In Dean James Yeats Foundation Sara-Jane Gruetzner Memory of Ken Nielsen Memory of Ken Nielsen Heidy Zumbrunn Aviles In JMP Engineering Inc Warren Gschaid Rae McConnell In Memory Marcie Sattler-Smith Memory of Ken Nielsen of Ken Nielsen Loblaw Companies Limited Ralph and Sheila Gurevitch Raymond Savage Chris and Jeff McGinley MBE Developments Ltd Marne Harding In Memory Jo Schils In Memory of Ken ORGANIZATIONS of Ken Nielsen Alexander McIntosh Nielsen Mega Music Canada 3 Anonymous Rick Harper Ron Melchior Bradley Schneider Organizations Mount Royal Suzuki Piano Parents Association Tim Harvie Michele and Bob Michaleski Christoph Schultz Alberta Culture and National Bank of Canada Dick and Lois Haskayne Patricia Milne Kirby Sewell Tourism Nexen Energy, a CNOOC Isabel and William Hay In David and Audrey Mirvish Brad and Michelle Shaw Alberta Foundation of the Limited Company Memory of Ken Nielsen Arts Bruce Mitchell Larry and Laura Lee Shelley Power Corporation of Linda and Milt Hohol ARC Resources Heather Mitchell Rosemarie Sherban In Canada John A Howard Memory of Ken Nielsen ATB Financial Rose-Marie Morin In RBC Foundation Leonore J. Hunt Memory of Ken Nielsen Walter Shoults ATCO Sam and Betty Switzer Shaun Hunter and Blair Andrew and Ingrid Mosker Eszter Simon-Berci Bell Canada Inc. Foundation Carbert Katrina Muller The Simpson Family Bell Media Sam and Ida Switzer Fund Roger and Linda Jackson Karen Murray Richard Singleton BMO Financial Group Scarboro Foundation Fund Garth Jacques at The Calgary Foundation Barbara Newman In Mogens and Patricia Smed Bolt Supply House Ltd Martin Jones Memory of Ken Nielsen Scotiabank Alane Smith Borger Group of Companies Phil Jones Wendy Ogden and Marc Stantec Consulting Betty Ann Smith Burns Memorial Fund Bowles Doug and Peggy Kay Sturgess Architecture Don and Susie Smith Calgary Arts Development Sheryl and Willard Olauson, Valeria Kendall In Memory Tangerine Bank In Memory of Richard Ken, Pat, Brandon, Colin Calgary Municipal Land of Ken Nielsen (Rick) Olauson and Neil Smith Corporation Taylor Family Foundation Yvonne Kendrick In Memory Dan Owen Ruth Spetz Cam Clark Ford TD Bank Group of Ken Nielsen Donna Pahl Geri Spring CANA Construction Ltd. Team TELUS Charitable Andrew Kerr Giving Program Jack Pallo Ken and Tracey Staves Canadian Western Bank Dianne Kerr The Alvin and Mona Libin Joyce Palmer Elliot Steinberg and Diana Canada’s Walk of Fame Dr. Rudolf Kincel and Foundation Kalief Christine Kincel Terry A. Palmer CBC Radio Canada The Arthur JE Child Bob and Pat Steele Lorraine Kneier In Memory Caroline Parker In Memory CBS Campbell Business Foundation of Ken Nielsen of Ken Nielsen Tommy Stephenson Services The Calgary Foundation Neil Labatte Peter and Ildiko Paulson Wendell A. Stevens CCI Thermal Technologies Inc The CORE Shopping Centre Edward Lazlowski In Merla Pedersen In Memory Foster Stewart The Newall Family Memory of Ken Nielsen of Ken Nielsen CIBC Robert Stirling Foundation Camie Leard Katheryne Perri Edwards In Dentons Canada LLP Iris Talbot In Memory of The Rozsa Foundation Memory of Ken Nielsen G A. Ledingham Ken Nielsen Department of Canadian The Scotlyn Foundation Shirley Perry In Memory of Heritage Government of James and Beverly Lough Rosanna Terracciano Ken Nielsen Canada The TAO Foundation Karen Lynch Yves Trepanier Phelps Family Dezco Management Ltd. The Taylor Family Terence MacKenzie Hans Verwijs Foundation Jeni Piepgrass and Magni Edmonton Community Mary MacNeil In Memory Magnason Gordon Vogt Foundation: John & Maggie Tides Canada Foundation of Ken Nielsen KHG Mitchell Family Fund Suzanne Presinal Cheryl and Ronald Warren TransCanada Corporation The Mair Family Encana Cares Foundation Angel G. Prieto James Wear Viewpoint Foundation Lorne M. Malinowski FirstEnergy Capital Corp Irwin and Hope Rajesky Joshua White Walter and Irene DeBoni Sharon Martens Flagworks Fund at The Calgary Maxine Ramier Rob Whitworth Foundation Rosalyn Martin In Memory Flair Foundation and Serge Rand Ron and Melissa Wigham of Ken Nielsen Aqueduct Foundation WestJet Airlines Colin Redekopp Ken and Stephanie Wilson Sheila and Louis Mattar In Gordon Franson Wettstein Family Memory of Ken Nielsen Wesley Richardson Paul and Audrey Wilson Hemant Painter In Memory Foundation Richard F. Matthews L.J. Robertson Murray Wilson of Ken Nielsen WSP Canada

37 Long Term Operational Supporters

Program Supporters

Annual Donors

INDIVIDUALS Jason Balasch In Memory of Ellen Borak Campbell Bill Cubitt Miles Krowicki 33 Anonymous Dana Bosma Curtis Carlson Larry Culver Chad Ball Mike and Carol Abram Angela Boston Alan Castle Morgan Dachenhaus David Ballard Sharie Acheson Shannon Bowen-Smed Pegi Cecconi Krista Davey Carla and Graham Balzun Mary Akerley Neil Bowker Joe Chan Carri Daye Tommy Banks Suzanne Akins Jeff and Michele Boyd Dr. Paul Chapman Susan De St Jorre Randy Barlow Bruce Allen Bobbi Braden Allan Chatenay Nada Dearlove Heather Barnsley Ian and Joan Allison Jady Brady Bill Chomik Walt and Irene Deboni Joanna Barstad Eric Alper Rob Braide Dianne Chomik Michelle DeCecco Doug Bassett Daniel Amador Sterling Brave Rock Doreen Christensen Ken and Dana Dedeluk Jane Batchelor Shelley Ambrose Michael Bright Shawna Christensen Chris Delanoy Barbara Beaton Rene E Amirault Bill and Linda Britton Rob Christopher Bernie DeLorme Beryl Beckford Andrew Anderson Patricia M Britton Peggy Churchwad Joel Den Haan Jenny and Hy Belzberg Darrell Anderson George Brookman Tony Cioni Bill Dickson Madalyn Bentley Mary Anderson Chris Brooks Dana Clark Robert C. Dickson Olive Bentley Warren Anderson Kevin and Nadine Brown Greg Clark Michael Dilger Ed Bertschi Pauline and Saghir Ansari Alexander Brovkin Miriam Clark Eleanor DiStefano Agnieszka Biedacha Neil Antymis Michael Brunch Bryan Clarke Jennifer Doepker Jeff Biggs Carol Armes Chris Bunce Kristell Clarke Elizabeth Dolak Denis Binette John Armstrong and Karyn Rhonda Burke Stephani Clements Jack Donald Timothy Bird Leidal Jim Burns Brad Cloepfil Dan Dorland Peter Bissonnette Linda Arndt Scott and Tracy Burns Christina Collingham Don Douglas James Blair Merilee Atos Geoff Bury Brent and Trisha Conrad Ross and Susan Douglas Christine Brygider Blazieko Colleen Auld Frieda Butcher and Greg Shannon Cook Deanna Downton Jesse Blonstein Sawatsky Juanita Babb Ivone Correia Miriam Dreher Ken and Tammy Douglas Byblow Joan Bailey Jenny Coxon Dallas Droppo Boessenkool Charity Callahan Susan Baird Elaine Crowell Vincent Duckworth and Holly Booth Irene Bakker Donald and Marlene Christine Fraser

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39 Jean Mitchell Laily Pirbhai Sherry Schluessel Tracy Taylor Fullerton Jacki Wilson Alan Montgomery Sara Poldaas Elaine Schmidt Katherine Teh Ken and Stephanie Wilson Brent Moore Keli Pollock Yvonne Schmitz Margot Theriault Paul and Audry Wilson Laura Moore Colleen Pound Wlliam C. Schroeder Jason Thomas Gregory Wiseman Joe Moreau Penny Powell Deborah Seminuk Alan Thirgeirson Byron Kent Wong, on behalf of Brandon, Taylor-Phoenix, Paula and Dave Morris Marcia Praymak Baris Sever Sandra Tidswell & Xavier Hilliard-Wong, Andrea Mosker Robert Pritchard David Severson Eric Tilbrook Garth Richardson, Edmond Wong and Jack Richardson Andrew and Ingrid Mosker Maegen Purych Kaitlin E. Sharpe Michael Tims Paul KC Wong Dave and Sandy Mowat Dave Quinn Brad Shaw Kim Titus Nicki Wood Cynthia Wilcox Thomas Raedler Jim Carter and Heather Ms. Frances Tomlin Shaw Rolf Wuensche Byron and Ramona Mueller Kelly Anne Raffin Liz Tompkins Julie Shaw Michal Wylie Mary Murray Aida Rafie Carrie Toovey Virginia Shaw Tracy M Wylie John Musselwhite Quinton Rafuse Tracey Thomas Melissa Sherburne Joyce Yee Sophie Nathanail Canyce Rajah Ralph Trenke Brian D. McGill Carol York Rex Nazareth Irwin Rajeski Valerie Trottier-Hebert Walter E Shoults Teresa York Jas Neote Donna Rapp Guy and Dawn Turcotte Jenna Shummoogum Alison Young Ron Newborn Elizabeth Reade Mike Urquhart les siemieniuk Frederick Young Luu Ngo Jo and Ty Regehr Luke Usjanowski Laura Silver Penny Young Gary Nissen Beverly Reid Mary Valentich Bonnie Smith Theresa Yurkewich Trevor Norris Bill and Pat Reid Georgia Vallis Cassandra Smith Melody Zaleschuk Craig O’Neill Donna Reid Wilhelmina Van Galen Susie Smith Shannon Ohama Kathy Reimer Linda van Havere Tom Smith Robb Oliver Beth Reimer-Heck Meg Van Rosendaal ORGANIZATIONS Judith Snyder Jock and Diane Osler Kathleen Reyes Mac and Susan Van 2 Anonymous Alex and Heather Solberg Wielingen Kenneth Oswald Ross and Jane Reynolds Addit Construction Antoinette Sossong Marijke Van Wijk Dan Owen Kelly Rice Air Pac Enterprises Ltd. Linda Spencer Christine Viiri Kevin Pack Susan Riddell-Rose and Alberta Foundation for the Michael Rose Ruth and Jim Spetz Gordon Vogt Arts Donna Pahl Carl Ringdahl Klaus Springer Zdenka Vojkuvkova Alberta Museums Stephanie Pahl Association Kimberley Robertson Brian Stanko David and Michelle Shannon and Thomas Vollhoffer Allison Ainsley Events Palmer Jean Robin Leanne Stanley Cameron Waldie ARC Resources LTD. Terry Palmer Melissa Roblin Sano Stanley Linda Wallace Arctec Alloys Limited Regina Paniagua David Rodych Bob and Patricia Steele Allison Walters ATB Financial Robert Park Elizabeth Roney Dell Stephens Wendy Walters ATCO Group Fred Parsons David Rorstad Clint Stewart Donna Waraksa BANC John M Patridge Sharlene Rose George and Ellen Stewart Robert Ward Bell Canada Inc. Janice Pasieka Lisa Roth Dorothy Stickles Peter Warren Bell Media Navindra Patel Wil Roth Wendy Stobie Dorothy Watson Benevity Social Ventures Marylyn Pelletier Brian Rowland Paul and Shirley Storwick Scott and Rachel Wenger Cad Tech Technical Services John Peltier Heidi Roy Craig Story Gerry Werry Calgary Arts Development Melissa Pennett Mary Rozsa de Coquet Gary Strankman Authority Richard White William Petty Anne Sacco Terry Strecheniuk Calgary Welsh Society Luanne Whitmarsh Brian Phelps Sonia Langford Councillor Ward Sutherland Canada Post Community Carolyn Whyburd Carolyn Phillips Lindsay Sanden Emily Swan Foundation Antonia Wicherts Jeni Piepgrass and Magni Doreen Sandercock Barbara Tate CanadaHelps.Org Magnason Randal Wiens Pam and Paul Sando John and Donna Taylor Canadian Museums Chelsey Pierson Grant Wilde Associatio Michel Savard John Taylor

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