The Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of people who share a common interest and enthusiasm for Confederation Centre of the Arts, Canada's National Memorial to the Fathers of Confederation.
The Friends encourage participation, interest and education in the arts. They act as a bridge between the community and the Confederation Centre. Friends volunteer their talents, time and energy to promote and stimulate interest in the Centre, making Islanders aware that the Centre is for everyone. The Friends support and promote programmes and raise funds for Confederation Centre of the Arts. Programmes include Art to the Schools, Art Appreciation Group, Festive Wreath Contest and Exhibit, Mayflower Fundraiser and Pinch Penny Fair.
Pinch Penny Fair
April 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Friends are now accepting donations for gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at Richmond street entrance with Commissioner.
Arts Scholarship Program
The Board of The Friends of the Confederation Centre of the Arts is pleased to announce the fourth annual Friends’ Arts Scholarships. The $750 scholarships are to be awarded annually to three P.E.I. graduating students who exhibit a love and aptitude for music, theatre and performing and visual arts and who will be pursuing full-time post-secondary studies in applicable arts programs in Canada.
In addition to supporting the activities of the Confederation Centre of the Arts, the main purpose of the Friends is to encourage participation, interest and education in the Arts. By establishing the scholarship program, the Friends are fulfilling their mandate as well as recognizing the outstanding contributions made by Mavor Moore, Elaine Campbell and Gwen Fichaud, Eleanor Lowe and Elspeth Putnam.
The application deadline for the Friends’ Mavor Moore Memorial Scholarship for Theatre Studies, the Friends’ Elaine Campbell Bosom Friends Memorial Scholarship for Musical Studies and the Friends’ Gwen Fichaud, Eleanor Lowe, Elspeth Putnam Art-to- the-Schools Memorial Scholarship for Visual Arts Studies is Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
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Get involved with the arts by lending your time and expertise to The Friends of Confederation Centre. Members of The Friends contribute their time to many different events throughout the year.
There are many opportunities for Islanders to get involved with Confederation Centre through The Friends. We offer flexible hours for volunteers as well as a comprehensive training and recognition program.
