Fashion Calgary Portrait Campaign features Calgary’s Top 30 Ambassadors who are shaping the cultural scene of our city, our province and our country
It was with great pleasure to sponsor the second annual Fashion Calgary Portrait Campaign Gala showcased Calgary’s Top 30 Cultural Ambassadors for 2013 with a high-profile evening of gourmet dining and artistic energy at Eighth Avenue Place on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
A portion of the funds raised through sponsorship and ticket sales was donated to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Musical Camps for Kids to continue to provide educational music programming to families and children in need at selected venues around Calgary ensuring that expression and creativity continue to be fostered in our city.
The night combined a variety of entertainment, arts and culture. The feel of the event was very glamorous and yet powerful. Eighth Avenue Place was filled with some of Calgary’s most amazing talent, and we couldn’t have been more honored to be a part of it. (see photos below)
This year’s gala celebrated Calgary’s unique arts and fashion scene with 30 new Culture Ambassadors for 2013 including their personalized portraits:
Jacque Fresco (The Venus Project) – (International Reach)
Michael Noble (NOtaBLE Restaurant)
Paul Van Ginkel (Fine Art Painter)
Wendy Belanger (Hair Stylist at Influence Salon)
Jean Grand-Maître (Director at Alberta Ballet)
Ron Burke (Blues Guitarist)
Michael Batke (Chef)
Don and Joanne (Co-hosts of XL 103 FM)
Ann Lewis Luppino (President&CEO of Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra)
Tara Nelson (CTV Calgary News Anchor)
Darrel Janz (CTV Co-Anchor/Co-Producer of CTV Weekend News)
Krzysztof Jablonski (World-Class Pianist)
Sara Staples (Mezzo-Soprano Artist)
Heather Klimchuk (Minister of Culture for Alberta)
Kelly Hrudey (CBC Hockey Night in Canada Analyst)
Jeff de Boer (Professional Artist)
Sandra Jansen (Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety)
Mandy Stobo (Artist)
Gisele Danis (VP Marketing&Communications at Tourism Calgary)
Royce Chwin ( Chief Marketing Officer at Travel Alberta)
Jordan Singer (President at HSFG)
Madison Boxa (R&B/Pop Singer)
James McIntyre (Designer)
Jan Hudec (World Cup Alpine Ski Racer)
Allistair Elliot (Musician)
Leonard Bastien (Edler&Former Chief of Piikani Nation)
Richard Waller
Bernard Florence
Kalsey Kulyk
Approximately 500 people attended to celebrate Calgary’s rich fashion, arts and musical culture along with Alumni Ambassadors of Fashion Calgary’s 2012 Portrait Campaign and 2013’s Top 30 Cultural Ambassadors.
This year Fashion Calgary brought together well-known names with up-and-coming artists at this exclusive event to continue to promote and recognize our city’s fascinating culture with performances by diverse and remarkable musical artists, including Winner of 2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award – Allistair Elliot Band, world-class pianist – Krzysztof Jablonski, Mezzo-Soprano Artist – Sara Staples and R&B/Pop Singer – Madison Boxa.
Fashion Calgary’s Portrait Campaign of 2013 is proud to be generously sponsored by: CTV (Official Media Partner), The OGM (Energy Media Partner), Eight Avenue Place (Venue Sponsor), Calgary Jewellery(Presenting Sponsor), Hyatt Mercedes-Benz (Presenting Sponsor), Moët & Chandon, Hennessy Cognac, Belvedere,Glenmorangie, Guerlain, NOtaBLE Restaurant, E Group Canada, Travel Alberta, Tourism Calgary, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Hotel Arts, Petro-Tech Printing, Evolution AV, Orange Frog Productions, Michael Lipnicki Fine Piano Tuning, Swirl Cakes&Cupcakes, Designing on the Edge, Foothills Industrial Products, Diva Salonspa, Tara Whittaker Photography , Rafal Wegiel Photography and ESP.
MC’s for the event – Jason Gogo(Artist) and Jocelyn Laidlaw (CTV News Anchor)
Special Guests:
– Honourable Minister of Culture – Heather Klimchuk
– Brad Pattison (Dog Trainer/TV Host of “At The End of My Leash)
– Ramon Fosado – representing Consulate of Mexico in Calgary
– Oscar Lopez – whose new song had a premiere during the gala event
