Founding Patron Invitation

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We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special invitation to you to become one of the 25 Founding Patrons of INTERACTIVE 05, Canada's first celebration of interactive arts. INTERACTIVE 05 (I-05) will be a free public cultural event presented in partnership with the Toronto International Art Fair (November 3 -7, 2005) throughout the public spaces of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

We have gathered a consortium of arts organizations and galleries from Toronto and Montreal whose artists will create an unprecedented interactive arts experience that is participatory and accessible to all. Artists include Governor-General Award winner David Rokeby, Sobey Award winner Jean-Pierre Gauthier, Gershon Iskowitz Award winner Max Dean and Bell Canada Art Award winner Vera Frenkel as moderator of our Speaker Forum.

Over 24 artists will work with Creative Director Thom Sokoloski, internationally recognized creator and producer of site-specific opera and theatre works for the Holland Festival, Opéra de Lyon, Ars Music Festival of Brussels and Harbourfront's World Stage Festival, to create an unparalleled contemporary arts experience.

Over the past six years the Toronto International Art Fair (TIAF) has become one of the major art fairs in North America. Its opening gala and four days of events are a highlight of Toronto's social season, and a hub for the growing international array of art dealers, collectors, art professionals, and patrons. (Please pick-up the new Fall 2005 issue of Canadian Art to see the scope of TIAF's programming this year.)

By welcoming I-05 into its cultural programming for the next three years, TIAF - considered the fastest growing fair of its kind that already attracts over 20,000 people annually - will be providing I-05 with world class production and promotional support.

We are inviting you as an individual, small business, or corporation to take the lead and become a Founding Patron of INTERACTIVE 05 and help keep I-05 a free public event for students, families, artists and the public at large to experience and enjoy.

Your contribution of $2,500 will ensure this and provide you with a pair of tickets to TIAF's Gala Opening on November 3rd, a Private Founding Patron tour of I-05 with the Artists and Curatorial Director Clara Hargittay, a pair of tickets to AUTUMN INTERACTIVE, I-05's Spoke Club Fundraiser on Monday, October 17th, a tax-deductible receipt, and recognition in perpetuity as a Founding Patron.

INTERACTIVE 05 is a partnership with the Toronto International Art Fair, a very generous one on their behalf, but needless to say, we must carry our weight to deliver such an original and memorable cultural event. Your support will help us do just that and launch I-05 onto the international stage, provide a showcase for artists in this field, develop new audiences, collectors and, most importantly, prove that there are ground-breaking patrons as there are ground-breaking artists! Please join us and be part of I-05's cultural legacy and impact.

Sincerely Yours,

Clara Hargittay, Curatorial Director & Thom Sokoloski, Creative Director

Executive Summary

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Presenter: Toronto International Art Fair in partnership with Autumn Leaf Performance - representing the Canadian Interactive Arts Consortium

Event Title: INTERACTIVE 05 (I-05)

Date, Place: November 3 - 7, 2005, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)

Project Goal: To present an unprecedented celebration of interactive arts in public spaces that is free, participatory, and accessible to all, featuring a consortium of arts organizations, galleries, and award-winning artists from Toronto, Montreal, and London, England.

Organizers: Clara Hargittay (Curatorial Director) & Thom Sokoloski (Creative Director)

Artistry: Canadian Interactive Arts Consortium

TIAF Speaker Forum: Saturday, November 5, 2005, 10:30 am, MTCC - 'Art of the Interactive Experience'

I-05 Gallery Hop: Friday, November 4, 2005, 9:00 pm, beginning at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. All participating organizations and galleries will open their doors to a festive interaction with the general public in the Queen West Art and Design District.

Fundraiser: Monday, October 17, 2005, 7 pm, Spoke Club - an interactive spectacle & fine dining.

Patron Contribution: $ 2,500.00

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Benefits:

Individual / Family

  • 2 TIAF Opening Night Gala Tickets - MTCC (Thursday, November 3rd)
  • 2 Art Fair Passes
  • 1 Art Fair Catalogue
  • 2 Autumn InterActive Fundraiser Tickets @ the Spoke Club (Monday, October 17th)
  • Founders Private Tour - with Curatorial Director and artists (Thursday, November 3rd)
  • Tax receipt - maximum allowable amount
  • RECOGNITION
    • Founding Patron of INTERACTIVE 05 in perpetuity
    • Listed on www.interactive2005.com website
    • Listed in the I-05 program at Toronto International Art Fair
    • Listed in signage at the 'Autumn Interactive' fundraiser at The Spoke Club and the Interactive-Gallery Hop
    • Association and signage with a selected interactive art work (The presentation of artwork YYZ is made possible through Founding Patron [individual name]) or speaker at the TIAF 'Art of the Interactive Experience.'

Business / Corporation

  • 2 TIAF Opening Night Gala Tickets - MTCC (Thursday, November 3rd)
  • 2 Art Fair Passes
  • 1 Art Fair Catalogue
  • 2 Autumn InterActive Fundraiser Tickets @ the Spoke Club (Monday, October 17th)
  • Founders Private Tour - with Curatorial Director and artists (Thursday, November 3rd)
  • Tax receipt - maximum allowable amount
  • RECOGNITION
    • Founding Patron of INTERACTIVE 05 in perpetuity
    • Listed on www.interactive2005.com website
    • Listed in the I-05 program at Toronto International Art Fair
    • Listed in signage at the 'Autumn Interactive' fundraiser at The Spoke Club and the Interactive-Gallery Hop
    • Association and signage with a selected interactive art work (The presentation of artwork YYZ is made possible through Founding Patron [business name]) or speaker at the TIAF 'Art of the Interactive Experience.'

Charitable Registration: Autumn Leaf Performance is a federally registered charity - BN-11921-3973-RR0001

Founding Patron Donor information

Yes, I would like to become a founding member of Interactive 05 and donate $2,5000

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Three ways to donate:

Please download Founding Patron (pdf) Package & Donor Form fill in and then

  • mail to Autumn Leaf Performance (Canadian Interactive Arts Consortium) P.O. Box 1231, Station "F" Toronto, ON, M4Y 2V8
  • return as attachment and email to info@autumnleaf.com

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Copy or print the following Donor Form below, then paste into;

  • a Word or WordPerfect document and mail to Autumn Leaf Performance (Canadian Interactive Arts Consortium) P.O. Box 1231, Station "F" Toronto, ON, M4Y 2V8
  • an email an send to info@autumnleaf.com

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go to directly to our Donor Page

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Donor Form (to either print or copy/past)

(1) ____I will be donating by Credit Card & filling in the Donor Form.

(2) ____I will be donating by enclosing a cheque payable to Autumn Leaf Performance & filling out the Donor Form.

Autumn Leaf Performance is a federally registered charity - BN-11921-3973-RR0001

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Please call 416-363-1677 and speak with Thom Sokoloski directly or email him at ts@autumnleaf.com concerning any questions about Founding Patron Benefits or methods of payment.

On Behalf of all consortium partners of 'Interactive 05,' we thank you.

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