The Council for Canadian American Relations Gala in New York raises funds for cross-border arts collaborations
The Council for Canadian American Relations held its biennial gala in New York on May 11 to raise funds for cross-border arts collaborations. The event highlighted the importance of arts and culture in strengthening ties between Canada and the United States, especially during challenging times. Notable attendees included arts leaders and diplomats who emphasized the need for meaningful connections between the two nations.
- ▪The gala raised funds for grants and cross-border collaborations in the arts.
- ▪Matthew Teitelbaum received the CCAR Arts Leadership Award and spoke about the importance of reciprocity.
- ▪David Binet highlighted CCAR's support for various arts initiatives, including scholarships for students and emerging artists.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Council for Canadian American Relations Gala, May 11, New York Since its founding in 1972, the Council for Canadian American Relations (CCAR) has worked to support arts and culture in and between the two countries. At the CCAR’s biennial gala, held in New York on May 11, arts leaders and supporters from both sides of the border gathered to raise funds for grants and cross-border collaborations. The organization’s efforts have continued in an era of marked strain between the two countries, and, in the words of many who took the stage, they’re more important than ever.
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