John Lennard, one of the many artists who generously donates his work to support Arts Alive Minden, is presenting a painting to Jon Smith.

Arts Alive Minden is a non-profit and charitable foundation dedicated to providing support to the cultural institutions and groups operating in the Minden area by raising awareness, funds and public support.

Aims

1. To assist the Minden and area community to develop programs, services and public support for arts and culture
2. To support the development and delivery of cultural events for residents of all ages, interests and abilities
3. To raise funds to encourage and support such activities
4. To encourage partnerships among community groups, business and arts institutions
5. To support the professional development of artists working in the Minden area
6. To celebrate the artistry, learning and cultural growth in the Minden area

Directors

Michael Fay, Chair; Jack Brezina, Vice-Chair; Debbie Wales, Secretary; Adele Espina, Treasurer;
Directors: Al Aubrey; Isabelle Heaven; Bill Lambie; John Lennard; Elly Malcomson; Georgina Parkes; Wayne Rose; Leo Sepa.

Dan Wyjad, Lawyer, from Pinckard Wyjad Fleming and Associates, provides legal advice to the Foundation.

Activities

TD Canada Trust manager Larry Joyce, centre, is surrounded by a gaggle of puppets and his staff after the Minden Branch sponsored the creation of the colourful characters. The puppets are used by a Haliburton County social agency to teach elementary school children about good nutrition, equality, bullying and other issues.

We carry out seasonal fund raising activities each year. Arts Exposed is a festive gala, held in the fall of the year. We are blessed by auction items donated by our supporting artists and the culinary creativity of our caterer, Grill on the Gull. Curling for the Arts has been held at the Minden Curling Club in the winter, supported again by our community of artists.

Arts Alive Minden has raised $45,000 towards the Agnes Jamieson Gallery expansion and $15,000 towards the construction of R. D. Lawrence Place. An annual community grants program supports local arts groups, artists, and the community to develop and celebrate arts and culture in Minden and area.