Entries by David Klassen

2024 Annual General Meeting Announcement

August 7, 2024 in /by

Attention: Steinbach Arts Council Members and Board of Directors Members of the Steinbach Arts Council Community Arts Organizations, Artist, Crafters and Musicians User Groups of Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre Business Owners, City of Steinbach and RM of Hanover Council The Steinbach Arts Council Board of directors would like to remind our members and stakeholders of our upcoming Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:00pm.  The meeting will be held in the SCU Studio, Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre located at 304 Second Street. Public is invited to attend.  All SAC members receive one vote. Agenda: Current Bylaw states: All Officers shall be elected for a one (1) year term.  Officers can serve a maximum of two (2) terms in one position. Bylaw Revision: All Officers shall be elected for a one or two (1 or 2) year term.  Officers can serve a maximum of two (2) terms in one position.

SteinbachOnline: Financial support continues for the arts in Steinbach

January 23, 2024 in /by

There is strong financial support for arts and cultural recreation in Steinbach, opening doors for people of all ages.  David Klassen, executive director of the Steinbach Arts Council, says financial donations make it more affordable for people to participate in the arts.  “We are amazingly fortunate in this community to have so much support from the business community and from individuals,” he says. “What a lot of people don’t understand is that every single thing that we do at the Arts Center is subsidized. Everything from your concert ticket price to your preschool registration cost to your class registration fee.”  David Klassen, Execeutive Director To continue reading this article, go to: https://steinbachonline.com/articles/financial-support-continues-for-the-arts-in-steinbach

Steinbach Dodge Sponsors Bursaries for the Steinbach Arts Council

January 17, 2024 in /by

The Steinbach Arts Council is excited to add to our sponsorship news!  Introducing our Steinbach Dodge Creative Kids Bursary Fund.  “For years, we’ve offered a bursary fund for those in need, but with this latest corporate partnership, we’ve been able to double our available funds for kids in our community”, says David Klassen, SAC (Steinbach Arts Council) Executive Director.   “The Steinbach Dodge Creative Kids Bursary fund is available to anyone in our community who demonstrates the need for financial support. This is especially important as the Steinbach Arts Council continues to grow our programs – and this is one way we can make quality arts and culture recreation more accessible to those who will benefit from our programming.”  With a growing number of classes and workshops to choose from in our season, there are opportunities for everyone to find something that allows them build skills and invest in their own well-being.  “As part of the local business community, it’s important that we give back,” says Dom Trotta, General Manager of Steinbach Dodge. “Arts recreation is an important part of what Steinbach can offer, and this is a way that we can help make opportunities possible for kids in our area. We are excited for the opportunity to contribute and help eliminate some barriers that might exist for families.”  Dom Trotta, Steinbach Dodge

Steinbach Online: Steinbach Arts Council plans to grow their programming in 2024

January 10, 2024 in /by

Steinbach Arts Council (SAC) Executive Director David Klassen says they see SAC evolving and growing, as over the last number of years there has been a significant increase in immigrant population.  “We have found that our core programming is strong. Kids and community members want to participate in the programs that we have to offer, but we know that there’s a need beyond that,” he says. “And so for us to pour into culture and heritage as a whole new sector in our programming and highlight those immigrant populations is exciting for us.”  David Klassen, Executive Director Continue reading this article: https://steinbachonline.com/articles/steinbach-arts-council-plans-to-grow-their-programming-in-2024