A New Development Department and a New Team at the Foundation

 
On March 28, 2007, the Musée’s Board of Directors approved the creation of the Development Department.

The launch of this new department has meant a change in the Musée Foundation’s range of action. Discussions have taken place between the museum and the Foundation to harmonize their independent fundraising activities and membership management.

The museum is now in charge of strategic canvassing for fundraising events, and the Foundation has seen its primary role as financial arm of the museum and manager of the Musée Boutique confirmed.

This change was proposed to us by Foundation President Liza Frulla and the Foundation Board members. After implementing this plan for renewal, the Board then moved on, making way for a new team.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to outgoing President Liza Frulla and Board members François Dell’Aniello, Manuela Goya, Mélanie Joly and Anik Trudel, as well as to Foundation Director Sylvie Cameron and her employees Rosalie Archambault and Claire Forget.

We are pleased to announce that François Dufresne, a partner with Ernst & Young, was elected the new President of the Foundation this past September 18. He will be supported by Marcel Côté, Marc DeSerres and Marc Mayer.

Further to these changes, we are also able to inform you of the reorganization of some of the Musée Foundation’s activities, which will now be the responsibility of the new Development Department.

Monique Marquis has been named to head the department. Ms. Marquis has over twenty years’ experience in managing non-profit organizations in the search for private funding. She has been on the job since last October 9. She will be assisted by Danièle Patenaude, coordinator of private events, and Carolle Jarry, who will provide administrative support.

We are convinced that this reorganization will benefit the museum, its friends and its public.

Spring Ball at the Musée

The next Musée Ball will be held on May 22, 2008, under the prestigious leadership of Honorary Chair J. Robert Ouimet. For this special occasion, guests will have the privilege of previewing the opening exhibition in the Musée d’art contemporain Triennale. The Musée Ball: a unique Montréal rendezvous!

Tickets: $750

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The principal mission of the Fondation des Amis du Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal is to support the Musée in its development, in particular by contributing to building the Collection through its fundraising activities. By recruiting new members and running the teams of volunteers, the Friends of the Musée play an active part in the life of the Musée and its reputation in the community.

In addition to many other privileges, the Friends of the Musée enjoy free mailings of the Journal du Musée, the calendar of events and invitations to openings and special events. There are now nearly 1200 Friends of the Musée.

Joining

When you become a Friend, you set off on an adventure brimming with emotion and packed with surprises. The Collection (with its nearly 7,000 works), exciting temporary exhibitions and special events await you all year long.

Experience life as a Friend of the Musée, and live the adventure of creativity. Encourage and promote the work of today’s artists, both here and abroad.

Become a member of the Foundation of the Musée d’art contemporain and you will enjoy a host of privileges. Membership includes : unlimited free admission to the museum; invitations to openings; 15% off Musée day camp fees; free subscription to the Journal du Musée, published three times a year; free audioguide for visits to the permanent collection; 15% off at the museum’s Boutique; 10% off the table d’hôte menu at
La Rotonde Restaurant and purchases at the museum’s Olivieri Bookstore; 50% off a one-year subscription to Vie des Arts magazine; 25% off a one-year subscription to ETC Montréal magazine; 15% off a framing at Encadrements Marcel Pelletier; 50% off admission to the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; and discounts from the Opéra de Montréal and various other cultural organizations.

Information:

Tel: 514 847-6270
fondation@macm.org

Credit:

The Musée Annual Ball (2007). From left to right: Musée Director Marc Mayer; the Chair of the Ball's organizing committee, Anik Trudel; Honorary Chair Michèle Dionne and Foundation President Liza Frulla.

Photo: Philippe Casgrain