News Release

Toronto, August 6, 2014 – Through an extraordinary act of generosity, the Gina Wilkinson Prize received a contribution of $80,000 from the beneficiaries of the Estate of Elsie V. Adamson. Gina Wilkinson’s brother, Martin Wilkinson, a Victoria based financial advisor, was a long-time friend and advisor to Mrs. Adamson. The Gina Wilkinson Fund, which is administered by the Ontario Arts Foundation, […]

Toronto, May 26, 2014 – The Ontario Arts Foundation and the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation are pleased to announce the renewal of the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program.   The Program aims to foster a broader appreciation of Canadian visual art and artists by assisting public art galleries and museums in Ontario to grow their permanent collections, increase the public’s

Markham, May 20, 2014 – The 2014 winners for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards were announced today at Aldergrove Public School in Markham. The winners were selected by two juries of young readers from Aldergrove P.S. – five students in grades 3 and 4 selected the recipient of the Children’s Picture Book Award, and five students in grades 7 and 8 selected the recipient of

Toronto, May 5, 2014 – Costume designer, Anne Dixon is the 2014 recipient of the $15,000 Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award in Costume Design. The award is given annually to professional costume designers in Ontario in mid-career to further enrich their careers through research and travel. Anne’s design career spans over 25 years both on stage and on screen

Toronto, April 16, 2014 – The 2014 short list for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards was announced today. The 2014 winners will be selected by students of Aldergrove Public School  in Markham, Ontario and will be announced there on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. ABOUT THIS YEAR’S SHORTLISTThis year’s short list includes some of Canada’s most distinguished children’s

Toronto  – March 10, 2014 – The committee of the Gina Wilkinson Prize is pleased to announce that the 2014 third annual prize recipient is Christine Brubaker of Toronto, Ontario. The announcement came on March 10 – what would have been Gina’s birthday. Ms. Brubaker was chosen from a list of 22 nominees from across Canada. “Saying I’m honoured

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, March 3, 2014 — The committee for the 2014 Gina Wilkinson Prize  is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the third annual prize: Christine Brubaker, Charlotte Gowdy, Elizabeth Saunders, and Dayna Tekatch. Christine Brubaker Christine Brubaker has been working as a theatre artist for twenty years. Primarily an actor, she has performed nationally and internationally working in small theatre and large.

Toronto, February 19, 2014 – The 2014 federal budget announced the continuation of a number of funding programs supporting the arts. Beginning in 2015-16, the budget proposes to provide ongoing funding of $105 million per year in support of core cultural programs. Canada Cultural Investment Fund – Endowment Incentives Component The Canada Cultural Investment Fund is one

Toronto, February 10, 2014 – Kitchener artist Melissa Doherty is the 2014 recipient of the Laura Ciruls Painting Award. The $4,500 award is given annually to recognize an Ontario based mid-career painter. Melissa Doherty attended the University of Waterloo, graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art, Studio specialization) and was awarded the Arts in Academics Alumni Recognition

Toronto, January 27, 2014 – Renowned Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka is the 2014 recipient of the Paul de Hueck and Norman Walford Career Achievement Award for Singing. The $20,000 award will be presented at a special event in conjunction with her role debut as Amelia in the Canadian Opera Company’s staging of Verdi’s masterpiece A Masked Ball (Un ballo in maschera) in