THE 36TH BANFF CENTRE MIDSUMMER BALL WEEKEND

SPONSOR SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIESJuly 24 - 26, 2015

A PLACE UNLIKE ANY OTHER Located in the heart of Banff National Park, The Banff Centre was founded in 1933 with a bold vision to develop human potential through the creation and sharing of art, ideas, and knowledge.

Today, The Banff Centre is the largest arts and creativity incubator on the planet. Each year, we welcome 3,000 professional artists to explore their creative practices; 2,400 leading thinkers to focus on advancing knowledge; 1,700 business, Indigenous, non-profit and government leaders seeking to strengthen their capacity for innovation and community development; and up to 20,000 conference guests who recognize the Centre as a place of inspiration.

Our multidisciplinary programming enables artists, leaders, and researchers from Canada and around the world to think dynamically, to dream big, to tackle tough questions, and to lead. At the Centre, artists and leaders are immersed in a collaborative community and offered the learning, experience, and mentorship they need to take their careers or organizations to the next level.

Our founders’ vision was grounded in the principles of excellence and access. So is our future. To this end, the Centre’s goal is to provide full funding for artists and not-for-profit participants based upon ability, not financial capacity.

A FUNDRAISING EVENT UNLIKE ANY OTHEROur flagship fundraising event, the Midsummer Ball Weekend, showcases the best of our multi-faceted participants and programming and plays an essential role in supporting our Banff Centre Artists’ Fund, transforming the lives of some of the world’s most talented artists.

This highly anticipated weekend affair is a must on the social calendars of many of Canada’s leaders, attracting more than 330 guests and raising over $1.285 million in 2014. Offering inspiring social, cultural, and recreational activities in a UNESCO World Heritage site, The Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend is Canada’s single most successful arts fundraising event.

Funds raised through the Ball Weekend provide essential support for talented artists – in the areas of theatre, opera, dance, music, literary arts, visual arts, film and media arts, and Indigenous arts – from across Canada and around the world to attend The Banff Centre’s outstanding professional development programs.

The 36th Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend takes place from July 24-26, 2015. Your sponsorship investment will directly support talented artists and leaders who will continue to inspire others in their communities and beyond.

“At The Banff Centre, I was given an identity card that had my picture on it and underneath it said, ‘Artist’.You can’t imagine how important that is … We are treated with respect, given freedom to work, and support services to help us along. It is a gift that I will cherish.”

— Michael S. Armstrong, BC writerArtists’ Fund recipient

Published January 13, 2015

BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE MIDSUMMER BALL WEEKENDMEANINGFUL IMPACT, SHARED BENEFITSEvery year, The Banff Centre provides thousands of artists with transformational creative experiences — experiences that sponsors can help create.

The Midsummer Ball Weekend is a valuable opportunity for sponsors to fulfill their philanthropic goals by supporting creativity, innovation, and the arts. The weekend also provides significant opportunities for brand recognition, client hosting, and networking with industry, government, and community leaders.

The enclosed sponsor benefits and recognition chart provides details on the levels of sponsorship and their related benefits.

Please help us make this a truly inspiring year for talented artists from Canada and around the world.

AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKENDThe Midsummer Ball Weekend offers an enticing, entertaining, and exclusive experience for arts benefactors.

Among other benefits, sponsors have early access to scarce tickets.

FRIDAY

Golf at “The Springs” (optional) Eighteen or nine holes of casual afternoon golf at the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, designed by Canada’s master golf course architect, Stanley Thompson. Includes green fees, golf cart, and bag lunch.

Creative Spotlight Activities An exclusive opportunity for Ball guests to sample Banff Centre work by acclaimed alumni and faculty. Stay tuned for the 2015 lineup! Last year’s creative spotlights featuring Banff Centre alumni and participants delighted Ball-goers and offered six unique glimpses into Banff Centre programming. Friday’s activities featured a captivating Theatre Arts Spotlight around design aesthetic with Sylvie Beaudreault of the entertainment powerhouse Cirque du Soleil, and a compelling Indigenous Arts Spotlight that fused music and voice with the world of Indigenous silent films.

Friday Night LIVE Casual and festive, this mountain mixer features extraordinary cuisine and wine, topped off by brilliant performances from leading Banff Centre alumni and participants.

SATURDAY

Musical Mountaintop Breakfast on the Bentley Chamber Music Patio A culinary and musical delight to ease you into the day.

Creative Spotlight Activities Last year’s Peter Lougheed Leadership Spotlight gave guests an exclusive look at the direction of leadership, design, and social innovation in the 21st century, and The Banff Centre’s unique position to lead the way. The Digital Arts Spotlight combined talks with creative visuals, methods, and mediums for a behind-the-scenes glance at the Centre’s new series of digital stories. The afternoon Dance Spotlight featured an intimate conversation with The Banff Centre’s accomplished Professional Dance program director Lindsay Fischer, about this year’s exciting repertoire, as well as several performances by artists-in-residence.

Mountain View Marché LunchA view-inspired lunch at Vistas Dining Room.

Banff Centre Midsummer Ball GalaThe highlight of the weekend! Against a stunning mountain backdrop, this black-tie evening opens with a champagne reception and photos in all your finery. The excitement builds with inspiring performances by Banff Centre alumni and friends. From the expertly prepared four-course dinner, to the shopping extravaganza of the silent auction, to the swinging moves of guests on the dance floor, Ball-goers revel in the mountaintop soireé.

SUNDAY

President’s Brunch – As the weekend winds down, guests gather at the president’s residence for a sumptous balcony brunch overlooking the Bourgeau mountain range.

Afternoon Shaw Amphitheatre Performance Last year’s Ball weekend finale in the sun-filled Shaw Amphitheatre brought guests to their feet for an emotionally-packed performance by spoken word poet Shane Koyczan and his band the Short Story Long.

2014 BANFF CENTRE MIDSUMMER BALL ARTISTS’ FUND SPONSORS & SUPPORTERSPresenting SponsorHusky Energy Inc.

Showcase Performances SponsorRBC Capital Markets

Lead Print Media SponsorThe Globe and Mail

Friday Night LIVE SponsorShaw Communications

Diamond $50,000Andrea BrussaProgress Energy Canada Ltd.Kim & Jeff van SteenbergenAdam & Jan Waterous

Platinum $35,000 Larry & Jan FichtnerChris & Mary FongKERN Partners Ltd.John & Sheilagh Langille Norton Rose FulbrightOneWestGordon & Robyn Ritchie

Platinum $35,000 In-Kind SponsorsJ. Vair Anderson JewellersRolex Canada Ltd.Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont

Gold $20,000 Asim & Sanjukta GhoshDick & Lois Haskayne

Gold $20,000 In-Kind SponsorsCanada House Gallery House of Persian Rugs Loch Gallery Inc. Masters Gallery Ltd.

Silver $15,000 ARC Resources Ltd.Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.Alice Chan & Dr. Chen FongBarbara & Gerald Chipeur Ledcor Group of CompaniesSheila Wappel-McLean & Brent Mclean

Bronze $10,000 AnonymousATB Corporate Financial ServicesBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLPJulie & Rick GeorgeRebecca HotchkissJeff Kovitz, QCJamie & Brenda MackieMaclab EnterprisesMcAra PrintingJeri-Lynn & Lauren RobertsonSidley Austin LLP

Jade $6,000 AnonymousAlfred & Phyllis BalmKathleen Cowick & Dave SorensenHeather & Michael CulbertEd EbertsGlenn & Claire GradeenGary & Terry GuidryDebra & Brian HealdGlenda HessElmer & Hilda HildebrandLeanne & George LewisGay Mitchell & Archie McIntoshDennis O’RourkeKathy & Richard SendallJames Rick Sinneave &

Brune SinneaveTim Watson Darcy WillNancy & Andrew Wiswell

Supporters John AbbottGail Andrew & Richard HaagsmaBruce & Carol BentleyMargaret ClarkeCarrie & Kent FergusonJohn & Bunny FergusonTrevor & Cindy GardnerJames Gillespie & Shauna MillerDoug & Joanne GossRoss & Nancy HayesDan & Kathy HaysBeth Reimer-Heck & Barry HeckJeffrey & Sheryl HotchkissLarry & Carolyn Hursh Donald & Heather IngramJennifer & Rod KingTim & Alana Kitchen

Darrell & Debra LawHarvey LockeStephen & Mary LougheedJeffrey & Vanessa MackieAndy & Wendy MahGerry & Anna MaierCal & Leanne MalhiotMarilyn & Jeff McCaig Rod & Karen McCannMarc & Michelle MereauGeri & Alan MoonAlan MurdockSherri & Derek NeldnerJacqueline Nowak & Murray MalleyGordon & Judy PatersonRobert & Melissa PockarBrian PorterDavid & Deb PotterIvor & Deborah RusteMargaret SouthernKim ThomassinGreg & Shirley TurnbullHenry & Sharon Van Der SlootMonique & Gary Weilinger Bill Williams

SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND THE ARTS

“We proudly support The Banff Centre as it provides a learning environment unlike any other. Thousands of the most talented professional artists from Canada, and around the world, attend the Centre every year and bring inspiration and creativity back to their communities. RBC invests in The Banff Centre as a meaningful way to contribute to a rich and vibrant Canadian culture.”

— Derek Neldner, Head of Canadian Investment Banking,

RBC Capital Markets

BANFF CENTRE 2013-14 FAST FACTSFounded: 1933

Support and financial assistance provided: $3.264 million

Original performances, concerts, and exhibitions per year: 400+

Banff Summer Arts Festival audience: 21,500+

Annual audience at all Banff Centre events: 81,000+

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, ARTS FACULTY, AND ALUMNISpeakers: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, David Suzuki; Musicians: Andrew Burashko, Claire Chase, Andre Laplante, Pedja Muzijevic, Hagai Shaham, Steve Schick, Miguel da Silva, Aruna Sairam, Kiya Tabassian, Vijay Iyer, Oscar Peterson, Dafnis Prieto, Esperanza Spalding, Reggie Workman, Shauna Rolston; Singers: Russell Braun, Measha Brueggergosman, Tracy Dahl, Ben Heppner, Richard Margison, Dawn Upshaw, Michael Schade, Lucy Shelton; Singer-songwriters: Jann Arden, Jill Barber, DJ Champion, Steve Dawson, Kevin Drew, Danny Michel, Joni Mitchell, Shad, Royal Wood, Hawksley Workman, Susan Aglukark, Tanya Tagaq; Composers: John Adams, John Luther Adams, John Corigliano, Jonathan Dove, John Estacio, Osvaldo Golijov, Christos Hatzis, Gabriela Ortiz, Bright Sheng; Visual artists: Rebecca Belmore, Shary Boyle, Janet Cardiff, Geoffrey Farmer, Pierre Huyghe, Brian Jungen, Ragnar Kjartansson...

Stan Douglas, Ken Lum, Mike Nelson, Takao Tanabe, Peter von Tiesenhausen; Writers: Margaret Atwood, Joseph Boyden, Ian Brown, Douglas Coupland, Elizabeth Hay, Lawrence Hill, Shane Koyczan, Yann Martel, Daniel MacIvor, Alice Munro, John Murrell, Michae Ondaatje; Dancers/choreographers: Aszure Barton, Jean Grand-Maître, Eveyln Hart, Wen Wei Wang, Crystal Pite. Evelyn Hart. Jock Soto. Michael Greyeyes; Mountaineers: Will Gadd, Sir Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner; Actors: Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Dale, Paul Gross, Christopher Plummer, Erick McCormack, Christopher Heyerdahl, Seana McKenna; Filmmakers: Donna Deitch, Anne Wheeler, Roger Vernon, Alanis Obomsawin, Keith Partridge, Deepa Mehta, Veronica Tennan - to note a few.

BANFF CENTRE BOARD OF GOVERNORSBrenda Mackie, Chair — CalgaryJack Davis, Interim President — BanffRobert D. Walker, Vice-Chair — EdmontonLarry Fichtner — Calgary Joan Forge — Edmonton Asim Ghosh — CalgaryChristoper Hilbert — New YorkElmer Hildebrand — Altona, MBEvaleen Jaager Roy — VancouverLeroy Little Bear, JD — LethbridgeAnne Lockwood — CalgaryRalston E. MacDonnell — HalifaxTrina McQueen — TorontoAndrew Molson — Montreal Susan Peterson — OttawaJoseph C. Shlesinger — Toronto

NATIONAL IMPACTBanff Centre alumni and faculty make up approximately:

• 75% of Alberta Ballet • 50% of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet • 50% of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra • 50% of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • 33% of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra • 33% of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra • 25% of the National Arts Centre Orchestra

2015 BALL COMMITTEEBarbara Ashley, Melanie Busby, Mary Fong, Glenda Hess, Debra Law, Patricia Moore, Judy Paterson, Kim van Steenbergen, Nancy Wiswell

Commitee Edmonton Advisor: Bobbie Patrick

Ball Advisors: Gordon and Robyn Ritchie, Adam and Jan Waterous

2014 Art Advisors: Rod Green (Masters Gallery Ltd.), Abbas, Ali, and Emad Keshmiri (House of Persian Rugs), Ian Loch (Loch Gallery), Mimmo Maiolo and Jesse McKee (Walter Phillips Gallery), Barbara Pelham (Canada House Gallery), Wendy Wacko (Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont)

The Banff Centre is supported by funding from the Government of Alberta through Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Infrastructure, and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Arts programs are supported by funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canada Arts Training Fund. The Banff Centre experience is also enriched through generous support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Charitable Registration Numbers: Canada: 11921 4955 RR0001 USA: 98-0078729

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUPPORT THE BANFF CENTRE MIDSUMMER BALL WEEKEND, PLEASE CONTACT:

Lynette Markham, Associate Director - Events and Operations, Development The Banff Centre Tel: 403.762.6230 Toll Free: 1.888.495.4467 ext. 7 Fax: 403.762.6398 banffcentre.ca/midsummerball