Pay to the order of: Second Story Art Society
Address to send cheque: 2009 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 0K4

Please make note of your donation's intended purpose on the memo line of the cheque (if there is no specific intention, please write "general donation")

<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Did you know that TRUCK is a registered charity? This means we are able to provide charitable receipts when you donate to our organization! <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">You might be wondering—why donate to an organization that is already supported by funding bodies like Canada Council of the Arts? In short, it’s because compensating artists fairly—and supporting artists in producing and exhibiting the work that they aspire to create—is expensive. Artist fees (inclusive of writers, curators, and other arts profressionals) make up nearly 25% of our yearly artistic expenses, while another<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> 39%<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> goes to supporting the production of new artworks, installing exhibitions, and covering artist travel and accommodation expenses. And because <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">TRUCK is committed to offering all of our exhibitions and public programs to the public for free<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">, we rely heavily on municipal, provincial, and federal grants, which are all subject to decreases that can significantly affect our operations and programming, and in turn, decrease access to free, meaningful artistic programming in our communities.  <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Since 1983, TRUCK has provided a forum for the production and dissemination of contemporary art and related cultural practices in the Treaty 7 Region. To date, we have presented over 500 exhibitions and public programs, which have engaged local, national, and international artists and communities alike – contributing to global discourses on contemporary art practices. As such, we aim to present responsive programming to our ever-shifting cultural landscape and do so through varied forms of presentation: exhibitions, screenings, performances, talks, educational forums, residencies, and more. <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">While exhibitions are our bread and butter, the work we do at TRUCK goes far beyond our gallery walls. We work hard to nurture our local art communities with special events and off-site projects;<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> supporting local artists and creatively-inclined folks by providing materials through our free art supply program, F.U.E.L (Free Utensils for Expressive Living); publishing artist texts and short-run publications, zines, and art books; and providing space for local artists to exhibit work and gather in our U-HALL Community Gallery, the CAMPER (Contemporary Art Mobile Public Exhibition Rig), and PARKADE Project Space, all while operating with a small team of 2-3 staff members and a handful of volunteer board members. <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">If you think TRUCK’s work is meaningful and brings value to our city’s arts communities, please consider making a yearly, monthly, or one-time donation to <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">keep our motor going<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">! <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">TRUCK is grateful for donations of all sizes. When you donate through Zeffy, a charitable tax receipt will be issued to you automatically. If you wish to make a corporate donation, please contact Prairie Buates McKenzie, at prairie@truck.ca<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">.<h2><span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT</h2><ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Participate in exhibition viewings and other programming! Being present is an invaluable way to support TRUCK and the artists we’ve programmed.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Volunteer at TRUCK, either through programming or at our AGLC Casino Fundraisers! Funds raised from our Casino events directly support TRUCK’s programming.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Follow and engage with TRUCK’s social media pages! These are our main channels of communication with the general public.</li></ul> <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">With gratitude, <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">The TRUCK Team

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name,From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your generosity. This donation will  help us greatly in achieving our mission to support the development and presentation of contemporary art in the Treaty 7 Region. We hope to see you at our upcoming events so that we may also thank you in person! With gratitude,  Prairie Buates McKenzie Co-Director prairie@truck.ca

Thank you for fundraising with us this year again! Here is more information.

Did you know that TRUCK is a registered charity? This means we are able to provide charitable receipts when you donate to our organization! You might be wondering—why donate to an organization that is already supported by funding bodies like Canada Council of the Arts? In short, it’s because compensating artists fairly—and supporting artists in producing and exhibiting the work that they aspire to create—is expensive. Artist fees (inclusive of writers, curators, and other arts profressionals) make up nearly 25% of our yearly artistic expenses, while another 39% goes to supporting the production of new artworks, installing exhibitions, and covering artist travel and accommodation expenses. And because TRUCK is committed to offering all of our exhibitions and public programs to the public for free, we rely heavily on municipal, provincial, and federal grants, which are all subject to decreases that can significantly affect our operations and programming, and in turn, decrease access to free, meaningful artistic programming in our communities.  Since 1983, TRUCK has provided a forum for the production and dissemination of contemporary art and related cultural practices in the Treaty 7 Region. To date, we have presented over 500 exhibitions and public programs, which have engaged local, national, and international artists and communities alike – contributing to global discourses on contemporary art practices. As such, we aim to present responsive programming to our ever-shifting cultural landscape and do so through varied forms of presentation: exhibitions, screenings, performances, talks, educational forums, residencies, and more. While exhibitions are our bread and butter, the work we do at TRUCK goes far beyond our gallery walls. We work hard to nurture our local art communities with special events and off-site projects; supporting local artists and creatively-inclined folks by providing materials through our free art supply program, F.U.E.L (Free Utensils for Expressive Living); publishing artist texts and short-run publications, zines, and art books; and providing space for local artists to exhibit work and gather in our U-HALL Community Gallery, the CAMPER (Contemporary Art Mobile Public Exhibition Rig), and PARKADE Project Space, all while operating with a small team of 2-3 staff members and a handful of volunteer board members. If you think TRUCK’s work is meaningful and brings value to our city’s arts communities, please consider making a yearly, monthly, or one-time donation to keep our motor going! TRUCK is grateful for donations of all sizes. When you donate through Zeffy, a charitable tax receipt will be issued to you automatically. If you wish to make a corporate donation, please contact Prairie Buates McKenzie, at prairie@truck.ca.OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT<ul><li>Participate in exhibition viewings and other programming! Being present is an invaluable way to support TRUCK and the artists we’ve programmed.</li><li>Volunteer at TRUCK, either through programming or at our AGLC Casino Fundraisers! Funds raised from our Casino events directly support TRUCK’s programming.</li><li>Follow and engage with TRUCK’s social media pages! These are our main channels of communication with the general public.</li></ul> With gratitude, The TRUCK Team

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