The Art Gallery of Calgary
AGC and Planned Giving
In 1977, 14 artist associations representing over 500 artists worked with the Calgary Public Library to convert the second floor of the Memorial Park Library into a public art gallery. The Gladys and Merrill Muttart Foundation provided funds for these renovations, and the Muttart Public Art Gallery opened its inaugural exhibition on December 4. Twenty years later, the Muttart purchased two historic buildings on Stephen Avenue Mall. The Gallery received a $950,000 contribution from The Calgary Foundation towards the purchase of the buildings and raised $2.8M from the community for renovations. This stands as an expression of the community's support for the Muttart's role as a distinctive and vibrant centre for contemporary art.
On March 2, 2000, the Muttart opened the doors of its new building and adopted a new name: Art Gallery of Calgary. In 2005, under the direction of Executive Director, Valerie Cooper, AGC celebrated completion of its second phase of renovations including a new boardroom, Media Gallery, kitchen, prep-room, security system, furnishings, computer network, sound system, and the AGCshop. Improvements could not have been made without the $265,000 in cash and in-kind contributions from the community.
Today, AGC focuses on long-term sustainability and continued artistic growth and development through three areas:
- Capital Project to install environmental control systems which will bring blockbuster national and international contemporary exhibitions to Calgarians
- Ongoing Program Support funds used to support annually budgeted programming needs such as exhibition programming, public programs, K to 12 education programs, and various partnership programs with community organizations
- Debt Retirement plans to pay off the mortgage by March 31 2008
Your gift, whether great or small, will enrich the lives of future Calgarians by providing essential support for exhibitions, public and education programs, and AGC’s facility.
What can I give?
There are many ways you can make a contribution.
- Cash
- Gift-in-Kind
- Gifts of Securities
- Bequests by Will
- Life Insurance (name AGC as the owner of the policy OR beneficiary of the policy)
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Gifts of Registered Funds (name AGC as beneficiary of RRSP’s or RRIF’s OR direct proceeds to your estate and provide for a gift in your will that will offset taxes)
- Gifts of Residual Interest
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
Benefits and Recognition
We would be pleased to discuss any other specific requests about planned giving. Gifts to support AGC can provide significant tax advantages. You and your financial advisor are invited to contact AGC’s Executive Director:
Valerie Cooper
President & CEO
Art Gallery of Calgary
117 – 8th Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2P 1B4
P 403 - 770 - 1351
F 403 - 264 - 8077
vcooper@artgallerycalgary.org
More About AGC
Profile
One of Canada’s largest non-collecting non-profit public contemporary art galleries, the Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC) is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. AGC serves the city of Calgary and beyond by providing exposure to contemporary art as well as education and school programs that meet the needs of students, children, and life long learners. Located in two historic buildings in Calgary’s vibrant downtown cultural district, AGC occupies 16,000 square feet, 6,000 of which is exhibition space (Tall Gallery, Top Galley, and Main Gallery), including a media gallery, interpretive gallery, and a multi-use education centre. The AGC celebrates its 30th year as an active community member and integral part of Calgary’s cultural life in 2007.
Charitable Registration Number
11905 0136 RR0001
Legal Name
Art Gallery of Calgary Society
Year Founded & Incorporation
1977 Calgary AB, 1978 Societies Act
2006/07 Operating Budget & Fiscal Year
$1M, April 1 to March 31
Mission
The Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC) exposes a broad audience to a diverse range of contemporary art through the presentation of excellent exhibitions and education programs. The AGC practices responsible management and continuously develops mutually beneficial community and business partnerships.
Mandate
The Art Gallery of Calgary is a public contemporary art gallery and a registered charitable organization.
The AGC is dedicated to presenting contemporary art exhibitions and providing quality art education programs and experiences for people of all ages. The AGC does not seek to acquire a permanent art collection nor is it in the business of selling art.
Each year, over $827,890 in funds raised by the AGC comes from government, foundations, corporations, and individuals. An additional $298,172 is raised through AGC’s self-generated business ventures.