More than an exhibition center, Fonderie Darling is a veritable ecosystem combining production studios, artist residencies and educational spaces, open to the world thanks to the public square in front of its buildings. Today, this heritage site thrives on the support of its community, composed of donors, partners, cultural workers, friends, its public and, above all, the artists who continue to occupy the site and bring it to life. This campaign calls on the generosity of those who remain inhabited by their visits to Fonderie Darling, through encounters with the artworks on display, the discovery of new artists and experiences, appreciation of the architectural heritage, or a personal connection to the values of the organization.
TWICE AS GENEROUS THANKS TO FASKEN
Amplify the impact of your donation with the initiative of Fasken, one of Canada's most important law firms, which is matching all donations up to a maximum of $20,000, in honour of Me. Maurice Forget.
Through this gesture of generosity, Fasken wishes to honour the remarkable involvement of the late Maurice Forget, career partner of the firm and cultural philanthropist involved for over 30 years with Quartier Éphémère and Fonderie Darling.
OBJECTIVE
WHY SUPPORT FONDERIE DARLING?
Supporting Fonderie Darling means keeping our programming, complex operations, and architectural integrity secure. Your support means we can continue to nurture artists and bring the community together in a comfortable and professional environment.
WHAT WILL YOUR DONATION BE USED FOR?
To develop and sustain our institution in the long term;
Funding the upkeep and improvement of our buildings;
Continue developing support programs dedicated to artists and education, such as our sponsorship and community outreach programs;
Presenting three exhibition per year, public programs, performance events on Place Publique, and the development of in-situ works;
Remain a reliable venue for artistic expression, open to the world for open conversations and shared values.
Your donations, big or small, are essential to the operations of the organization and the realization of our mission. Thank you!
FIRST MAJOR CULTURAL DONATION?
You may be eligible for an additional 25% tax credit for your first major cultural donation if you meet the following criteria:
You are making a cash donation of between $5,000 and $25,000;
You are a Quebec resident;
Your donation is made to a cultural organization (such as Quartier Éphémère, a recognized charitable cultural organization).
Applicable only once, the donation must be made by an individual other than a trust. The standard donation tax credit is approximately 50%, depending on the taxes you pay on your annual income. The additional credit, worth 25% of your donation, is added to this and reduces the actual amount disbursed as part of the donation to almost 75%.
*The 25% increase in the eligible amount applies only to a single major cultural donation made by an individual after July 3, 2013.
** This chart is for illustrative purposes only and is based on an annual income of less than $109,755. For incomes above $109,755, an additional tax abatement will be added to the provincial credit, and above $214,368, to the federal credit.
*** Seek expert advice: we encourage you to consult a specialized professional to ensure that your objectives take into account your profile, and that your decision is adapted to your financial and tax situation.
PERKS
Donations made as part of the campaign are eligible for an official income tax receipt, which will be sent to shortly following the donation.
There are also a few incentives available to thank you for your generous support. To receive one of the rewards below, please make a donation of the value indicated or more and indicate the gift you would like in the donation form.
*Please note that the value of the chosen gift will be subtracted from the amount of the tax receipt.
DONATE $350 OR MORE
SILK SCARF
KARINE FRÉCHETTE
Donate $350 or more and receive a silk scarf printed with a colorful, psychedelic detail of a work by Montreal artist Karine Fréchette, plus a $250 tax receipt.
Edition of 50
100% SILK
66 x 66 cm.
26 x 26 in.
+ Tax receipt of $250
DONATE $700 OR MORE
DISCOVER THE DARLING
FROM EAST TO WEST
Enjoy a drink in one of the 12 artist studios at Fonderie Darling, followed by a dinner for two at Le Serpent restaurant.
6 available
+ Tax receipt of $200
DONATE $1,200 OR MORE
MARLON KROLL
THROUGH THE YEARS
Montreal artist Marlon Kroll proposes a series of original works created at the end of his long-term residency at Fonderie Darling. Together, the 21 original works form a complex, spellbinding composition.
In exchange for a donation of $1 200, receive one of the 21 original works in the composition, plus a $500 tax receipt.
MARLON KROLL
Through the years, 2023.
Acrylic and colored pencil on muslin.
15 x 15 cm.
6 x 6 in.
+ Tax receipt of $500
ART BINGO
You read that right... our famous art bingos are back: join us on Thursday, November 2nd for a chance to win one of the numerous artworks drawn.
WHEN: NOVEMBER 2, 7PM
SECURE YOUR TICKET: BUY HERE
Works from our collection, limited editions donated by artists and other gifts will be drawn at random. Thanks to Valérie Blass, Marlon Kroll, Amélie Laurence Fortin, Celia Perrin Sidarous, Karen Kraven, Christopher Varady Szabo, Jeanette Johns, Le Grand Antonio, Karine Fréchette and Frances Adair Mckenzie for their generous contribution to the Fonderie Darling project.
WHO WAS MAURICE FORGET?
Passionate about the arts and heritage, Maurice Forget has been president of the board of several organizations, including Quartier Éphémère, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, the Fondation Guido Molinari and the donor of a contemporary art collection to the Musée d'art de Joliette. In 2009, he was named the Art-Affaires personality by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal for his notable involvement in the arts and the preservation of built heritage.
ABOUT
QUARTIER ÉPHÉMÈRE
Founded in 1993 in Montreal’s district Pointe-Saint-Charles, Quartier Éphémère is a non-profit cultural organization, recognized as a charity for the educating the public to contemporary art. Its mandate is to support the creation, production and dissemination of visual artists. Its main project, Fonderie Darling, operates it’s main activities in two former industrial buildings in the Old Port of Montreal. Through it’s 3500sqft and outdoor public space, it offers exhibitions, artist studios, regional and international residencies, as well as production facilities. It offer artists and the public a fulfilling experience in an inspiring setting and provide a coherent understanding of current art. Unique in Montreal, Fonderie Darling aims to intersect the local, regional and international art scenes through its activities.
Charitable number: 141092981RR0001
FASKEN
Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 925 lawyers and 9 offices on three continents. Clients rely on their expertise to deliver innovative and practical legal services. Their strategies are results-driven to overcome business challenges and resolve the most complex contentious issues. For more information, please visit fasken.com
QUESTIONS?
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details or to select your artwork:
Morgane Lecocq-Lemieux
Head of Communications and Philanthropic Development
morgane@fonderiedarling.org
+1 514 392-1554
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