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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Notable arts supporter and philanthropist. Founder of the 'Chalmer's Award' which donates $25,000 CAD to artists in dance, theatre, crafts, film, the visual arts and music annually. Partner was singer/songwriter [[Barbara Amesbury]]. Appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (1987) and promoted to Companion (1997). Member of the Order of Ontario (1994). Received the Governor General's Award for Visual and Media Arts in the Outstanding Contribution (2001). | |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[Order of Canada]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/joan-chalmers-turned-philanthropy-into-activism/article33356105/ | ||
| + | * https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-5124 | ||
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Revision as of 14:00, 19 April 2020
File:Joanchalmerss.jpg
Joan Chalmers
Contents
Country
Canada
Birth - Death
1928 - 2016
Occupation
Philanthropist
Notable Achievements
Order of Canada
Description
Notable arts supporter and philanthropist. Founder of the 'Chalmer's Award' which donates $25,000 CAD to artists in dance, theatre, crafts, film, the visual arts and music annually. Partner was singer/songwriter Barbara Amesbury. Appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (1987) and promoted to Companion (1997). Member of the Order of Ontario (1994). Received the Governor General's Award for Visual and Media Arts in the Outstanding Contribution (2001).
