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.

Arts Alive Minden is the business name of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation, registered as a Charitable Foundation on March 4, 2003 — #885511808RR0001.

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

Georgina Parkes, Chair
Jack Brezina, Vice-Chair
Lynne Hoppenreys, Treasurer
Mary Samson, Secretary
Michael Fay, Past-Chair
Wayne Rose, Elly Malcomson, Adele Espina, John Lennard,
Leo Sepa, Joan Anderson, Sandy Valentine

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 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. Live theatre and performance are produced through a partnership with the Conjurors of Haliburton County.

Arts Alive Minden has raised $45,000 towards the Agnes Jamieson Gallery expansion and $15,000 towards the construction of R. D. Lawrence Place. The annual community grants program has contributed $18,000 to supports local arts groups, artists, and the community to develop and celebrate arts and culture in Minden and area.