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BLUE MOUNTAIN
FOUNDATION
FOR THE ARTS
lue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit arts organization whose mission Is to promote the arts in the Georgian Triangle. We work towards this by being the leading voice in actively promoting artists and the performing, visual and literary arts, for all ages throughout the Georgian Triangle community. This mandate is fulfilled with our many programs, events and our Arts Centre that opened in June 2004. The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts was established in 1975 to Increase public appreciation of arts- related events in the Georgian Triangle which included the expansion of cultural activity in the community year roun~:L Since its inception, the Foundation has chalked up an impressive record of events and programs that continue to be well respected, making the
arts accessible to everyone:
Performing Arts concert series with world class entertainers Annual Juried Arts Shown
Annual Juried Photo Show
Annual Studio Tour
Annual Artwalk
Five-site Millennium Murals project
Book publications that include "Collingwood Historic Homes"
and "A Collingwood Collection - Drawings by Nick Hodson" In-school performing arts concerts for students
Dinner/Theatre showcasing local talent
"What's It Worth?" Antiques Appraisal
Guided tours to Stratford & Shaw festivals
Performing Arts for Youth scholarships
Robert G. Kemp Arts Award
Many fundraising concerts, dinners, cruises, exhibitions, and festivals
More recently, we are the proud owners and operators of the BMFA Arts Centre located on the main street of Collingwood. The Foundation renovated the century-old building making it into a functioning space with a beautiful consignment art gallery, a feature showcase gallery, a reception area and a multi-purpose meeting I art room.
We are proud of our accomplishments and we are excited about the future. We are committed to expanding our programs while we strengthen our links with the local artistic community and other arts groups, but we need your help.
If you haven't joined, why not become a member now! .. ~ .,.
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BLUE MOUNTAIN FOUNDA TION FOR THE ARTS
Arts Centre
163 Hurontario St. , Collingwood, ON 705-445-7843 www.bmfa.on.ca
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