Arts Society King
Arts Society King (ASK) is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that was established in 2005. ASK's office and gallery space is located in the King Heritage and Cultural Centre in King City.
Vision: Enriching King Township through arts and culture for all.
Mission: Arts Society King promotes, supports and advocates for arts and culture through effective partnerships and innovative events and programs.
Our donors are a diverse mix of private citizens and businesses and members are primarily artists. Citizens choose to support ASK initiatives and artists join to gain valuable exposure and opportunities. Donations and membership both support cultural activities in King Township.
One of Arts Society King's most effective partnerships is with King Township (KT) who has recognized the boundless value of arts and culture within our community. King Township has acknowledged ASK as an important contributor of cultural experiences that help maintain and fulfill King's socio-cultural identity.
Arts Society King events, programs and services include:
ASK collaborates with community partners to foster spirit and support of each others initiatives. Some include the King Heritage and Cultural Centre, KT Public Library, KT Historical Society, Kingcrafts Studio, York Region Arts Council, local schools, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Friends of SHIFT and Cold Creek Conservation.
Vision: Enriching King Township through arts and culture for all.
Mission: Arts Society King promotes, supports and advocates for arts and culture through effective partnerships and innovative events and programs.
Our donors are a diverse mix of private citizens and businesses and members are primarily artists. Citizens choose to support ASK initiatives and artists join to gain valuable exposure and opportunities. Donations and membership both support cultural activities in King Township.
One of Arts Society King's most effective partnerships is with King Township (KT) who has recognized the boundless value of arts and culture within our community. King Township has acknowledged ASK as an important contributor of cultural experiences that help maintain and fulfill King's socio-cultural identity.
Arts Society King events, programs and services include:
- LIVE Music in King Concert Series
- Studio Tour King
- The 'Experience' Series
- Schomberg Street Gallery
- Art shows and gallery exhibitions
- Theatre and dance performances
- Historic tours and presentations
- Educational workshops
- King Travel Diaries
- King MOSAiC magazine
- Artist opportunities
- Gallery exchanges
- Advocacy for arts and culture
- Host of the annual King Township community groups stakeholders meeting
ASK collaborates with community partners to foster spirit and support of each others initiatives. Some include the King Heritage and Cultural Centre, KT Public Library, KT Historical Society, Kingcrafts Studio, York Region Arts Council, local schools, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Friends of SHIFT and Cold Creek Conservation.
ASK celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2015 and the celebration is pictured here.
Photo courtesy of Joseph LeDuc
Arts Society King
Volunteer Board of Directors 2018-2019
Blair Day, President
Denny Starritt, Vice President
Len Vernon, Treasurer
Murdene Pozdrowski, Secretary
Deb Reilly, Director
Tom Wray, Director
Elaine Robertson, Director
Dorita Peer, Director
Michele McNally, Director
Volunteer Board of Directors 2018-2019
Blair Day, President
Denny Starritt, Vice President
Len Vernon, Treasurer
Murdene Pozdrowski, Secretary
Deb Reilly, Director
Tom Wray, Director
Elaine Robertson, Director
Dorita Peer, Director
Michele McNally, Director