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Funding the arts.

The Wright Family Performing Arts & Entertainment Center Foundation works to provide financial support for a wide range of projects in arts and cultural education and the performing arts.

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We are dedicated to the development of all arts and artists in Strathroy-Caradoc. A significant donation from the estate of Dr. Mary Wright has been designated solely for the purposes of providing financial support to art programming as well as the development of individual artists. The Wright Family and The Foundation recognize that an investment in art and artists is an investment in a strong community.

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For Individuals

Financial Aid Bursaries for Individuals aim to provide financial support for artists looking to hone their skills, access materials, lessons, instruments, travel, and entrance fees. Learn more about Financial Aid Bursaries for Individuals to see if you are eligible. 

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For Groups

The legacy of the Wright Family lives on through the efforts of the Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation, which makes funds available to the community to support performing arts and cultural initiatives.

Financial Aid Bursary for an Individual

​​The foundation awards a number of annual Financial Need bursaries to deserving artists each year. These bursaries range from $100 to $1000 and are dependent on a demonstration of financial need as well as how the funds will be used.

Applications are reviewed quarterly. Deadlines are:​

  • January 1

  • April 1

  • July 1

  • October 1

Eligibility:

 

To be eligible for a Financial Aid Bursary for an Individual from the Wright Family Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation you must:

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1. Be a resident of the municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

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2. Be the parent or legal guardian of an individual under the age of 18 years or yourself be 18 years of age or older

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3. Provide information about the circumstances of your financial need as well as the anticipated use of the funds

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4. Agree to provide information about the use of the funds as requested by the foundation.

Individual Eligibility
Community Eligibility

Community
Grant for Groups

Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation has developed a Community Grant process to ensure that Dr. Mary Wright's vision of fostering the arts in the area is brought to life. The fund provides financial support for a wide range of projects in the performing arts (music, dance, theatre, etc.) as well as arts and cultural education.

Applications are reviewed quarterly. Deadlines are:​

  • January 1

  • April 1

  • July 1

  • October 1

Eligibility:

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To be eligible for consideration of a Community Grant from The Wright Family Performing Arts & Entertainment Centre Foundation, a group must be:

 

A qualified donee such as 

 

  • A registered charity (including a registered national arts service organization)

  • A registered Amateur Athletic association or journalism organization

  • A registered municipality or municipal or public body performing a function of government in Canada

 

OR a grantee such as 

 

  • A non-profit organization administered by an active board of directors

  • A community group, club, or business

 

That meets one or more of the following objectives of The Wright Family Performing Arts & Entertainment Centre Foundation’s Community Grant Program:

 

1. To support the arts in the community of Strathroy-Caradoc and surrounding communities;

 

2. To advance education and increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of the arts by providing performances of an artistic nature in public spaces, senior citizens homes, churches, community centres, and educational institutions or providing seminars on topics relating to such performances;

 

3. To provide instructional seminars on topics related to performing and visual arts;

 

4. To produce performing arts festivals for the purposes of educating and advancing the public's understanding and appreciation of performing arts and to educate artists through participation in such festivals and related workshops.

 

Organizations may apply for only one Community Grant per calendar year. 

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Guidelines:
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The Wright Family Performing Arts & Entertainment Centre Foundation reviews applications based on their merit:

 

  • Organizations must demonstrate a strong and committed board, fiscal responsibility, and effective management.

  • Projects must primarily benefit the residents of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and its neighbouring communities. For projects located outside of the Municipality, applicants should demonstrate how the project will also benefit the people of Strathroy-Caradoc. 

  • Grants are awarded for specific purposes to be exclusively applied to the proposed project or event covering a definite period of time, typically one year or less.

  • Pilot or demonstration projects must include provision for evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage. 

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Reporting:

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As part of the grant requirements, grantees must ensure the submission of the following documentation within 30 days of event or project completion:

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  1. Financial Reports detailing the use of grant funds, including paid receipts and invoices.​

  2. Narrative Reports that outline project progress, outcomes, alignment of Foundation objectives, and any challenges encountered.​

  3. Documentation of Artistic Outputs such as photos or recordings of performances, exhibitions, or educational activities.

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