 MEDIA RELEASE |
 |
MEDIA RELEASE |
|
February 28, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Husky Oil gift fuels The Banff Centre’s arts programming
(Banff) The Banff Centre is pleased to announce that Husky Oil has made a four-year commitment of $100,000 as presenting sponsor of the annual Banff Midsummer Ball - the Centre’s widely acclaimed arts fund-raising gala. Last year’s Midsummer Ball netted $130,000 in support of The Banff Centre’s scholarship and programming needs for participating artists. In 2000, the financial goal is to raise over $200,000.
"Through their creations, Canada’s artists enrich the cultural strength of our country," commented Husky Oil CEO John C.S. Lau. "Husky Oil is proud to assist in developing such invaluable resources."
Husky Oil has been a valued partner of The Banff Centre since 1986 and for the past two years leading sponsor of the Banff Midsummer Ball. "Husky Oil’s ongoing support of this event ensures that it will continue to be an incredibly successful fundraiser for us," commented Banff Centre president and CEO Dr. Graeme McDonald. "Every year, several artists are assisted by Husky Oil scholarships." Husky Oil has also supported several of the Centre’s capital campaigns, which have upgraded campus facilities considerably. Husky Oil’s continued sponsorship of the Banff Midsummer Ball will assist the Centre to attain its ambitious financial goals for the next four years.
In the glorious mountain setting, The Banff Midsummer Ball attracts business and community leaders from across the country who spend a weekend enjoying arts performances and social activities.
The Banff Centre for the Arts – a division of The Banff Centre – has a sixty-seven year history of programming shaped by the needs of artists. Over 45,000 artists have experienced something unique at the Centre for the Arts: an artistic environment completely geared to their creative needs and talents.
Media Contact:
Louise Aspin
Development Officer, National Initiatives
The Banff Centre
(403) 762.6230
(403) 762.1932 (cell)
The Banff Centre is Canada’s leading professional centre for arts, management, and mountain culture.