2015 to the Community ANNUAL REPORT

LOUGHEED HOUSE NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE & MUSEUM KIRSTIN EVENDEN DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REMARKS

2015 was a special year at as we celebrated our 10th anniversary of Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site and our 20th Anniversary of the Lougheed House Conservation Society.

These anniversaries were an opportunity to reflect on all that the Society has accomplished in creating and growing Lougheed House as a dynamic cultural hub in the heart of our city. 2015 also marked the first year of our 2015-17 Programming and Strategic Initiatives Plan as we rolled out new opportunities to for the community to be a part of Lougheed House. We continued to evolve our organization to ensure its ongoing sustainability, in a time of economic uncertainty in . As a non-profit organization responsible for ensuring Lougheed House continues to thrive in the future, we raised approximately 41% of revenues through fundraising, donations, earned income and grants. We managed our expenses carefully, invested in key priorities, sourced new development revenues, and pursued a new fundraising initiative. This past year we also continued to reach out to the community to seek feedback on what our visitors want to see when they visit and engage with Lougheed House.

Lougheed House works closely with a number of partners to maintain and care for the Historic Site and we are grateful to the Government of Alberta, a key stakeholder and supporter in the care and operation of Lougheed House through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Ministry of Infrastructure. Thank you also to the City of for the maintenance of the eastern portion of Beaulieu Gardens. Thank you to all of our Lougheed House members, volunteers, donors, supporters, Board and staff. You actively support and are responsible for Lougheed House’s success – one which reflects a true partnership in community and which could not be fruitful without you. As we move forward to celebrate our 125th Anniversary in 2016, we are grateful for your commitment to our shared success.

– Kirstin Evenden, Executive Director

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GERRY MEEK CHAIRMAN STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1 Revitalizing Programming & Enhancing the Visitor Experience

13, 927 - Total attendance; remained on a par with 2014, however, our actual general admissions ticket sales grew by 10%, reflecting an increase of visitors to Lougheed House for exhibitions, programs and tours. 80,000 - The approximate number of visitors who enjoyed the Gardens at Lougheed House. 612 - The number of interpretive tours provided to visitors, an increase of 41% over last year. Our audio tours were enjoyed by 1482 visitors. 1155 - The number of students who enjoyed a hands-on immersive experience with heritage. 5641 guests enjoyed Lougheed House through 87 corporate and private events.

Exhibitions at Lougheed House Reflect Our Time and the History of This Place The Turner Valley Gas Plant Portfolio: Photographs by George Webber January 21st - March 22nd, 2015. This exhibition of renowned Calgary based photographer George Webber’s recent work showcased his fascination with the formal beauty of this industrial site with historic links to Lougheed House.

Your Town is Our Town March 25th - June 14th, 2015. This exhibit, curated by Swerve founder Shelley Youngblut, featured ten years of Swerve photography about Calgary showcasing twenty local photographers.

Daring Deco: 1920s Women’s Fashion June 24th - October 11th, 2015. From the flapper dress to the vamp look, styles that defined the late 1920s were featured. The exhibit included dresses worn by significant Albertan women, such as Irene Parlby of the Famous Five, and told the story of a changing social landscape. The exhibition travelled to the Red Deer Museum, in late 2015.

Proudly They Served: Canadian Women’s Army Corps October 21st, 2015 - January 31st, 2016. Lougheed House served as a local residence and centre for the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) during WWII. On the 70th anniversary of WWII, this exhibition told the story of CWAC women who worked as switchboard operators, cipher decoders, drivers, cooks and clerks. Collections featured in the exhibition include artifacts, oral histories and photographs from the Lougheed House Conservation Society, , the Glenbow Archives and a private collection.

Immersive Experiences! Programming Highlights We continue to build Lougheed House as a relevant and dynamic cultural hub for Calgary and offered numerous opportunities for the community to engage in stories, and connect with each other, in unexpected ways. From special immersive performances, to hands-on workshops, ‘tea and talks’, historic neighbourhood walks, and community events, Lougheed House provided a unique place for the community to gather in dialogue and discover something new. Lougheed House was also a participant in a number of community events and festivities, including Doors Open YYC, Alberta Culture Days, and Historic Calgary Week.

Why Cities Matter - An important panel discussion connecting cities, urban space, arts and culture, with poet derek beaulieu, Simon Brault, Director and CEO, Council for the Arts, Janet Eremenko, Community Facilitation & Engagement Specialist at Vibrant Communities Calgary, and Moderator/Curator Shelley Youngblut. In partnership with Calgary Arts Development and Wordfest, Lougheed House hosted a dialogue and panel exploring cities, urban space, and arts and culture and engaged audiences in a discussion about how we can continue to grow Calgary as a dynamic, creative and innovative city prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

Lougheed House Christmas - The Calgary Design Group decked the halls of Lougheed House, inspired by turn-of-the-century style. Visitors voted in the annual gingerbread house contest, experienced Lougheed House’s Santa, as well as maple taffy and entertainment on Family Saturdays December 5th and 12th. Steven Methot staged a unique one-man “reading” of A Christmas Carol as Charles Dickens with musical accompaniment by Natalie Manzer on the Celtic Harp.

School and Educational Programs for Students - This year we provided 853 Calgary Kindergarten to Grade 6 students with hands-on learning and curriculum-based experiences through our school programs. We also provided educational programs to 302 members of a variety of community groups, including people with disabilities, ESL students and local youth clubs. STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2 Building Profile and Connection

Profile of Lougheed House grew 39.5% in media exposure and website use increased by 32%. Twitter followers increased 12%; retweets were up 11% and favorites by 86%. Facebook followers have increased by 30% and the rate of engagement with posts is up 1.4%. We engaged in 16 programming partnerships with artist and cultural groups. Lougheed House became a National Trust of Canada Partner this year.

Beaulieu at Beaulieu - Lougheed House hosts its First Artist in Residence The first artistic residency at Lougheed House featured Calgary’s Poet Laureate, derek beaulieu, who worked in the public spaces and engaged visitors at Lougheed House during the months of May-June, 2015. The residency was followed by an evening of Calgary poetry featuring six established and emerging local writers reading their work.

The Beaulieu Gardens The 2015 commemorative 10th anniversary garden design, developed by Head Gardener Marie Gattinger, and cared for by our volunteer gardeners, incorporated annual themes from the past ten years. New hybrids of annuals and different color combinations added fresh creativity to past annual garden designs that were represented in the 2015 Beaulieu Gardens. STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3 Building Organizational Capacity and Sustainability

Revenues increased in: donations (59%), admissions (10%), and grants (257%), as we welcomed new donors, partners, and visitors.

Thank You! Members, Volunteers, Funders, Donors, Partners... Lougheed House Conservation Society is truly a community effort supported by partners, stakeholders and those passionate about our shared histories and the well-being of our community. DARING DECO FASHION SHOW

An evening to remember, visitors enjoyed a dynamic show featuring renowned Vancouver fashion historian Ivan Sayers and historic apparel on live models, including WWI era clothing and the hottest trends from the 1920s. The sold out event, in support of Lougheed House School Programs, offered a rare opportunity to see one of the most unique and comprehensive private collections of historic clothing in Canada today. COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Government of Alberta

Grants Alberta Museums Association Operational Staffing Grant Alberta Museums Association Institutional Grant, to support Proudly They Served: Canadian Women’s Army Corps

Summer student employment support: Funded by the Government of Canada. Financé par le gouvernement du Canada, through Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs.

“Excellent exhibits and historical information. Thank you for your patience with our high needs students.”” - Teacher participant, school programs DONORS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS

Up to $20,000 (in kind) Up to $500* Calgary Design Group A Vintage Affair, BEST WESTERN PLUS Suites, , Jan Burns, Butterfield Acres, , Calgary Flames, , Calgary Roughnecks, Trudy Cowan, Eisenbergs’ Fine Furniture Dance Through Life, Drab to Fab, Ed Williams Mens Wear, Kirstin Evenden, Firefighters Museum of Calgary, Kevin Gray Interiors, R. Gourlay, Sandy Gunderson, Grant Kaiser, Up to $10,000 Moragh LeGallais, Brian & Jane Lougheed, Bracko Brothers Furniture (in kind) Joseph Lougheed, Stephen & Mary Lougheed, McArthur Fine Furniture, Thelma & Donald McDonald, Sue McMaster, Gerry & Marilyn Meek, Pat & Sherrold Moore, Joe Novak, Rochelle Cote Interior Design, Michelle Suzuki The Donald and Doreen Lougheed Gift Fund, through the Calgary Foundation Up to $100* Anonymous, Kelley Abercrombie, R.C. Fair Deal Furniture (in kind) Anderson, Anna Swiss Diamond Watches and Jewellery, Beltline Fitness Centre, Annaliisa Bracco-Callaghan, City of Calgary, Mildred Cameron, Trisha Carleton, William DeJong, Optics Lighting Agency (in kind) Marianne Doherty (in memory of Hilda Doherty), Leonard & Polly Evenden, Fallen Angel Creations from Above, Duncan Fraser, Keri Gardner-Volk, Good Earth Café, Carol Howes, Nancy Howes-Olmstead, Head Rush Up to $5000 (in kind) Salon, Leonore J. Hunt, Caroline Jensen, LK Model Management Jelly Modern Donuts, Laura Jones, Patricia RUS Vintage J. Jones, Jo Kelleher, Jessica Khalaf, Margot The Restaurant at Lougheed House Kitchen, Jennifer Mazor Gill, M. Ann McCaig, Marilyn McCaig, Kimberly Murfin, Gwen Up to $1000 North, Mary Jane Pfeifer, Jennifer Prest, Ms. Alice Chan & Dr. Chen Fong The Ranchmen’s Club, Hilda Reiner, Kristyna Elista Borzoi (in kind) Rempel, Lee Richardson, Ron Robertson, Jeff Philip Chong Flower Bar (in kind) Robinson, Leslie Russell, Shelley Russell, Mike Marie Gattinger, in memory of Gwen Oman Shaikh, Pamela Sheahan, Anne Tran, , Janice Stratton, WW Design Studio, Anne Young

*Represents both in-kind and financial contributions. 2015 STAFF

Trisha Carleton, Kirstin Evenden, Marie Gattinger, Julia Gunst, Amanda Kriaski, Adrienne Leicht, Cathy Olson, Kelly Salmond, Annette Scott, Audra Stripling, Michelle van Kampen, Maria Vinnels. Summer/Practicum Students: Adrienne Dewsberry, Charlotte LeGallais, Caitlind Porter.

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carol Howes, Sue McMaster, Gerry Meek (Chair), Joe Novak (Vice Chair/Chair, Nominating Committee), Len Polsky (Secretary), Neil Richardson, Ron Robertson (Past Chair), Lorraine Walker (Treasurer), Catherine Whalley, Ex-Officio

RESTAURANT

While handling our catering needs, our restaurant’s proprietors, Kerri Murray and Robert Grisdale, also serve delicious lunches Wednesday - Friday, and brunch on the weekends. Reservations: 403.410.9288, [email protected] Inspiring our Future”

Cover image: Photograph of Lougheed House with surrounding urban environment by Torval Mork. Page 1 images: (left) One of many beautiful pieces of original stained glass at Lougheed House. (right) Lougheed House Executive Director Kirstin Evenden with Lt. Mary MacDonald and Capt. LeAnn Reid. Page 2 images: (left) The second floor hallway with restored lincrusta wallcovering. (right) Gerry Meek, Board Chair, and Catherine Whalley, Executive Director, Alberta Culture and Tourism, Government of Alberta. Page 3 images: (left) Lougheed House volunteer interpreter Alison Locke. (center) Lougheed House 2015 Artist in Residence, former poet laureate derek beaulieu. (right) Honourable Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, with CWAC Veteran Rose Wilkinson and her daughter, and Lougheed House Curator Trisha Carleton at the Proudly They Served Opening Reception. Page 5 images: (left) Photographer George Webber speaking at the The Turner Valley Gas Plant Portfolio opening reception. (center) A green flapper dress in silk crepe and voided velvet being prepared for the Daring Deco exhibit. (right) The 2015 Beaulieu Gardens captured by volunteer Jim Pihulak. Page 6 images: (left) Photographers Todd Korol, Brent Mykytyshyn, Heather Saitz joined by Your Town is Our Town Guest Curator Shelley Youngblut and Exhibit Designer Danae Thompson. (center) Fashion historian Ivan Sayers with models from LK Model Management at the Daring Deco Fashion Show. (right) The Mission Room decorated for Lougheed House Christmas 2015. Page 7 images: (left) A reflection on Lougheed House’s impact during the past 10 years at the 2015 AGM. (center) A guest trying on costumes during Alberta Culture Days 2015. (right) Eggs benedict at The Restaurant at Lougheed House.

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