ART IS RESTORATION
Art and culture play a crucial role in seeing us through tough times. We are not alone in this belief. The entire cultural community in Waterloo Region – in fact the whole world – has jumped into action to keep bringing art into our lives. Museums have launched social media campaigns that draw on their collections for moments of inspiration, hope and even a touch of relief through humour; artists are starting digital community projects; musicians are livestreaming concerts from their living rooms; educators are bringing art classes online – the list continues.

This incredible outpouring has proven that human creativity is perhaps at its most resilient in times of crisis. Even as we face unpredictable challenges and fears in this century, the show must, and will, go on.
Within this overwhelming situation, art can be the rare thing that offers us solace and peace. As one of the world’s most significant artists, French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois once said:
“Art is restoration: the idea is to repair the damages that are inflicted in life, to make something that is fragmented – which is what fear and anxiety do to a person – into something whole.”
Art can be a true force of healing: an opportunity to centre your mind, escape into your imagination and calm your soul. Now more than ever, we need art. This moment also allows us to connect with art in a completely new way. As we search for inspiration to lighten our days, the digital world opens up moments of serendipity, curiosities, learnings and exchanges that we may not have explored to this extent before. It’s an opportune moment. While we cannot physically attend cultural spaces, we can still seize this moment to find art that will heal us, and in doing so become the curators of our own experience.
Every dollar you can give during this time supports the future of art in Waterloo Region. I know that we will all emerge from this stronger, more unified and more committed to the power of art than ever before.
Thank you for your commitment to the power of creative voices and expression during challenging times.
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The Gallery welcomes all support; however, tax receipts can only be issued for donations of $25 or more. |
To learn more about membership benefits, please contact our Development Officer, Leah Caravan, at lcaravan@kwag.on.ca.
How to become a supporter
Online: Donate Now. We also accept donations via e-transfer to finance@kwag.on.ca.
In-Person donations are currently suspended due to our Gallery closure in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community.