Membership Program and Annual Recognition Awards

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Membership program and annual recognition awards

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Autumn 2013

ArtBridges launched the Membership Program. Since its launch, there have been a total of 95 distinct members, (47 individuals and 48 organizations); growing steadily up from the goal of 75 members. Each year 60% of the membership is new. The number of Community Partners has grown 42%: 2015: 248, 2016: 323, 2017: 353, 2018: 396. Of the 395 community partners, 95, or 24%, have at some time been a member. The Membership Program has raised over: $6500 from annual fees since its inception! Annual Membership fees range from $15 to $75.
2015–2018

ArtBridges held its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Annual Recognition Awards and conducted nominations, jury and sponsored awards. The awards showcase remarkable work in community-engaged arts in Canada in three categories: Innovation!, Resiliency! and Creativity! There were over 75 submissions for ArtBridges’ 4th Annual Recognition Awards. During the first two years, the Awards were only open to fee-paying members, during the last two years they were open to all community partners.