The vitality and continued success of the Dundas Valley School of Art is made possible through the generous support of its donors, students, members, alumni and volunteers. Ongoing support allows DVSA to provide high quality art education at an accessible and affordable level for the entire community.

"The act of philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one's fellow human beings. It is a belief in the future and that the future can be good. It is investing in that future. It is helping to make the dream come true."

Arthur Frantzreb

NEWS! Make a Donation of Stock or Mutual Funds and Save Taxes!

Canada's tax incentives for charitable donations help you support your favourite charities - including DVSA. In May 2006, the Federal government made it especially attractive to donate eligible stocks or mutual funds instead of cash. For such securities that have grown in value and thus have an inherent capital gain, the new securities donation rules create a "win-win" situation for both donors and their favourite charities.

All investors must dispose of stock and other securities at some point - whether during their lifetime or upon their death. If your securities are sold for cash, you or your estate will pay the Federal government what could be a sizable tax amount if significant capital gains are realized. But if you donate eligible securities directly to DVSA instead of selling them, you will eliminate the capital gains tax and will also get a tax-deductible receipt for the full market value of your securities (instead of only for the after-tax cash value). And you need no cash to make such a donation! Eligible securities are publicly-traded stocks (including Canadian and US stocks) or mutual funds. How you structure your charitable donations can be as important as the amounts you give, both to you and to the charity.

How You Save By Donating Securities - Talk to DVSA soon about how you might structure your donations in ways that can maximize the financial benefits of your gift for DVSA as well as the tax benefits to you. DVSA would require securities donations to have a market value of at least $250. For more information please call us at 1-905-628-6357. DVSA also encourages you to contact your personal financial advisor before making any substantial gift.

Any gift - large or small - will enhance the financial well being of DVSA. Money raised from the campaign goes directly into programming, upgrading facilities and equipment replacement.

Corporate sponsorship at DVSA offers you a unique opportunity to market your company as an organization that supports the arts in the Hamilton-Wentworth region. There are numerous opportunities for sponsorship ranging from Special Events to Programming to In Kind Donations of services or materials. In return for your contribution; your company will receive special recognition and exciting benefits. If you are interested and would like more information on Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits please contact Heather Vaugeois, Director of Advancement, at 628-6357 ext. 204. For a complete list and a brief description of projects that are in need of funding please scroll down to the section entitled Areas to Support.

Numerous bursaries have been established in memory of students, patrons and supporters of the arts. The aim of these is to promote and encourage visual art education to those who require financial assistance. A scholarship, in memory of Hope Lee, has been established which is awarded to two students per calendar year. For further information please call Arthur E. Greenblatt, Executive Director at (905) 628-6357 ext. 205.

You can leave a legacy supporting your interests in the school by naming DVSA in your will. Your estate will receive a donation receipt for the full amount of the bequest. For further information please call Arthur E. Greenblatt, Executive Director at (905) 628-6357 ext. 205.

Known for our friendly, informal style, DVSA would like to encourage you to join our volunteer group of students and friends who are willing to lend a hand or share their skills when called upon. Volunteers are always needed in the following: Classes (teenage and older assistants for children's classes), Special Events (Annual Art Auction, Dundas Arts Weekend, Cactus Festival, etc.), Administration, Dofasco Gallery (assisting the gallery curator in organizing and hanging shows, painting walls, etc.), Maintenance (occasional electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, etc.)

Alexandra Budlovsky, Nina de Villiers, Lt. Col. John Farnan CD, Dorothy Fergusson, Ettorina Ferretti, Winston G. Gordon C.M., Teresa Hartnett, Violet Hughes, Judy Ito, Fred Johnson, Hope Lee, Marjorie Mitminger, John Mullan, Ron Ozimek, Wilna Poole, Barry Rippon, Anne Spera, Dr. Giam Tjeng, Brendon Toplack, Natale Toplack, Peter Toplack, Jack Wade, Bert Ward and Jean Weatherston.