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2012–13 Report to the Community REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2012–13 Contents 1 Glenbow by the Numbers 2 Message from the President and Chair 4 Exhibitions 6 Events and Programs 8 Collections and Acquisitions 10 Support from the Community 12 Thank You to Our Supporters 14 Volunteers at Glenbow 15 Board of Governors 16 Management and Staff About Us In 1966, the Glenbow-Alberta Institute the Province of Alberta have worked was created when Eric Harvie and his together to preserve this legacy for future family donated his impressive collection generations. We gratefully acknowledge of art, artifacts and historical documents the Province of Alberta for its ongoing to the people of Alberta. We are grateful support to enable us to care for, maintain for their foresight and generosity. In and provide access to the collections the last four decades, Glenbow and on behalf of the people of Alberta. Glenbow Byby the Numbers 01 Library & Archives Operating Fund Operating Fund researchers served Revenue Expenditures 5% 9% 11% 6% 33% 32% 9% 7,700 19% 22% 9% 20% 25% Amortization of Deferred Depreciation & Revenue (Property & Amortization - $919,818 43,072 Equipment) - $493,443 Total in-house and outreach Commercial Library & Archives - $534,838 Activities - $1,032,498 education program participants Commercial Activities Admissions & & Fundraising - $1,891,010 Memberships - $859,785 Collections Miles that artwork for the Fundraising- $2,068,248 Management - $923,889 Programs & Exhibition Charlie Russell exhibition travelled Investment Development - $2,422,362 Income - $1,849,922 Government Central Services - $3,184,154 of Alberta - $3,176,000 Audited fi nancial statements for the year ended March 31, 2013 8,000 can be found at www.glenbow.org 108 Rubbermaid totes 117,681 used in Iain BAAXTERXTER&’s installation Shelf Life Total Attendance Number of artifacts and 797 works of art treated by Charlie Russell Glenbow conservation staff exhibition catalogues sold in the Glenbow Museum Shop 220 02 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2012–13 Message from the Donna Livingstone R. Jack Thrasher, Q.C. President President and CEO Chair, Board of Governors and Chair The strength of Glenbow anniversary. The original remarkable mentors it has with colleagues within has always been in providing research for this exhibition produced over the years. the artistic, cultural and a sense of place, a way of drew from Glenbow’s Alberta singer Corb educational communities and understanding ourselves and extensive ranching and art Lund brought his unique is developing important new our community in Calgary, collections donated by some perspective to our collection relationships for Glenbow with in the Province and in the of Alberta’s great ranching with his popular exhibition, institutions such as the Alberta world. Glenbow works best families over the years. No Roads Here: Corb Lund’s College of Art and Design, the when it truly connects with Artists, students, families Alberta, that drew great media University of Calgary, Calgary visitors, when it provides and school classes flocked attention and attracted his Economic Development meaningful experiences to Glenbow in the fall for wide fan base to Glenbow. and the Calgary Stampede. that people talk about and Fairy Tales, Monsters and The exhibition reminded us We are pleased to report a remember. We were pleased the Genetic Imagination, all of the important family significant reduction in our this year to enrich those exhibiting the works of and community stories held operating deficit at the end of deep connections and also internationally acclaimed within our collections. our fiscal year, even with the to draw from our colleagues contemporary artists who blur Glenbow was strengthened one-time costs incurred with and partners to explore our the lines between science the work force reorganization collections with fresh eyes. and energized by the fiction and myths and offer appointment of Donna and senior management A highlight of the year was fabulous possibilities of Livingstone as Interim changes that occurred in the Charlie Russell and the human/animal creatures. Our President & CEO in November summer and fall of 2012. The First Calgary Stampede, a Launch Party for this event 2012. She and the senior financial improvements were signature exhibition that alone drew over 800 people leadership team undertook the result of unfilled positions, reunited 17 of the 20 iconic to explore the gallery with an in-depth review of our better-than-expected Russell paintings that had guest curator Katherine Ylitalo. operations, collections and revenue generation and cost been presented at the first Our Made in Calgary series programming, resulting in reductions in relation to our Calgary Stampede. This of exhibitions is a ground- greater efficiencies in our operations. We are grateful exhibition, timed to honour breaking approach to financial operations and for the prudent management the 100th anniversary of the invite leading artists and reductions in our operating of Glenbow’s management Calgary Stampede, drew curators to tell the story of expenses. These steps have and staff throughout the year record audiences, produced art-making in our city. The been aided in part through and to the wise guidance a beautiful and popular book first in-depth project of its increased collaboration of the Glenbow Board of and brought together new kind, this series has stirred and a stronger working Governors as we reposition “Friends of Charlie Russell” up reflective conversations relationship with our good Glenbow for the future. to pay tribute to this icon of and demonstrates the rich neighbor, the Calgary Telus A key to Glenbow’s ongoing western art and history as texture of Calgary’s artistic Convention Centre. Donna success is our contractual part of a memorable Calgary community and some of the has also consulted deeply agreement with the Province REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2012–13 03 Mission Vision Glenbow is a cultural cornerstone, growing More people interacting generations of art and history lovers. We welcome visitors, with art, culture and partners and supporters ideas more often. to join us here, in the community and in our virtual spaces for an exchange of ideas. Our collection represents who we are, where we have been and informs our future. We show things worth seeing and tell stories worth hearing. Our programs, exhibitions and services foster learning and an appreciation of art and culture in our daily lives. of Alberta to provide care invigorated role as a leader by our second Schmancy place in the world. Glenbow and access to the collections in the artistic and cultural fundraising event in February. is proud to be a cultural we hold on behalf of the aspects of our community. This fabulous signature cornerstone for Calgarians, Province. We met several As always, we are heartened evening was again driven Albertans and our visitors. times with Minister of Culture by the encouragement of our by an amazing community Thank you for your support Hon. Heather Klimchuk and many corporate sponsors team of volunteers led by our with this important work. her senior colleagues, and who value and generously Schmancy Co-chairs Joanne were grateful that our existing support our innovative Cuthbertson, Carol Ryder and funding was maintained in the exhibitions and public Terry Allen. Only in its second Provincial budget announced and school programs. Key year, Schmancy attracted Donna Livingstone in March 2013. As the current sponsors such as Chevron, more than 40 sponsors and President and CEO funding continues to fall short Nexen, BMO Financial Group, over a thousand people who of our actual costs to fulfill RBC Foundation, Conoco enjoyed a sparkling evening of the terms of our contract, Phillips Canada, New Sun, the best Glenbow has to offer. we look forward to working ARC Resources, Devon We doubled our profits in that R. Jack Thrasher, Q.C. with the Province to ensure Energy, Enbridge, Walton, single night and already have Chair, Board of Governors that Glenbow’s vital role in a waiting list for sponsors Bumper Foundation, Great- the community continues West Life, London Life and and tickets for next year! to provide Albertans with Canada Life were instrumental We concluded the year the highest possible benefits in helping us showcase enthused and excited by the from the historical, cultural Glenbow’s programming renewed role Glenbow is and artistic resources it during the year Calgary was playing in the community. offers to our community. recognized as the Cultural The signs are everywhere: In February, we were Capital of Canada in 2012. We our financial operations encouraged by an audience also appreciate the support are recovering; a new engagement survey that told of partners such as Alberta membership campaign is us Glenbow is the top-of- Culture, Alberta Foundation already showing wonderful mind cultural institution for for the Arts, The Calgary support; our Museum Shop most Calgarians. As a result Foundation, the Canada is having record sales; of this survey, we have a Council and Calgary Arts attendance is growing; clearer understanding of the Development who provide and people of all ages are needs and expectations of our both financial assistance volunteering with Glenbow. audience and will be unfolding and helpful insights. Arts and culture provide the a branding and repositioning Our momentum forward was life breath of a community. program in the coming given a tremendous boost They give it meaning and months to reflect Glenbow’s help

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