National Arts Centre Friends - Alberta

As a member of the National Arts Centre Foundation Board and the Chair for National Arts Centre Friends - Alberta, it has been my great pleasure to help make a festival of the scope and importance of Alberta Scene possible for Alberta artists. The philanthropic response to Alberta Scene - from donors across the country - has been tremendous.

On behalf of the National Arts Centre Foundation we would like to recognize and thank the National Arts Centre Friends of Alberta, generous donors who understand that the arts and culture need support and that Alberta artists deserve it. Gifts from "Friends" are also supporting the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Performance and Education Tour of Alberta, taking place in November 2005, as well as other National Arts Centre activities in Alberta.

We are especially grateful for the powerful expression of support we received from Alberta-boosters Jeanne and Peter Lougheed, our Honorary Chairs of the National Arts Centre Friends - Alberta. Thank you!

Finally, we extend an enormous thank-you to the following National Arts Centre Friends - Alberta supporters who have contributed $10,000 or more:

• Allard Foundation
• Hy and Jenny Belzberg, C.M., A.O.E.
• CIBC
• Margaret and David Fountain
• Helen Graham
• Martha Lou Henley Charitable Foundation
• The Kahanoff Foundation
• Adrian Burns and Gregory Kane, Q.C.
• James Kinnear and Bridgette Eansor
• Dr. David S.R. Leighton, O.C. and Mrs. Peggy Leighton
• The Honourable Peter Lougheed, P.C., O.C., Q.C., and Mrs. Jeanne Lougheed
• Luscar Limited
• M. Ann McCaig
• Ted and Margaret Newall
• Gail and David O'Brien
• Pengrowth Management Limited
• Barbara and John Poole
• James M. Stanford

Canada's National Arts Centre depends on generous support to its Foundation to help bring to life some of the many exciting artistic and educational activities that enrich the lives of Canadians, such as Alberta Scene.

We hope that you enjoy the festival!

Gail O'Brien
National Arts Centre Foundation Board Member
Chair, National Arts Centre Friends - Alberta