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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Local family makes large donation to Art Windsor-Essex
Long-time supporters of Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) have made a large donation to the gallery. Local supporters John and Pam Rodzik have matched a $100,000 community donation, bringing the total donation to the gallery to $200,000. This funding will be used to support increased accessibility to the gallery's programs and exhibitions. Due to this donation, AWE will be able to support their plan of delivering over 10 exhibitions in 2026 and facilitate over 400 community and education programs. Jennifer Matotek, Executive Director of Art Windsor-Essex, says the gallery is so grateful to the Rodzik's. 'They encouraged their network of supporters to donate $100,000 collectively to the gallery, and we're so grateful that they matched that donation with $100,000 themselves.' She says these are much needed funds. 'It's going to support our operations, so it's really going to help us move through a difficult time period for charities right now, and it's going to help us be able to present all the wonderful exhibitions, and education programs, and programs for the public that we want to offer in 2026.' Matotek says the Rodzik's are long-time donors. 'I think it's important for people in the community to see community leaders like John and Pam Rodzik step up and say 'hey, our local art gallery is really important, it's important to the community, it offers something that's really special, it's for everyone, so everyone should be able to access it and enjoy what it has to offer'.' Since 2002, the Rodzik's have led major fundraising events and initiatives at Art Windsor-Essex - most notably founding of the signature Artrageous gala raising millions of dollars for the gallery over the last two decades. AWE is the largest public art gallery in Southwestern Ontario and is located at 401 Riverside Drive West. ~ By AM800's Meagan Delaurier and Rob Hindi.
CTV News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Downtown to light up during first ‘Night Light Festival'
Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) and the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan are collaborating to bring Windsor its first ever 'Night Light Festival'. It will take place from Sept. 18 to 20, turning the outside of the gallery 'into a vibrant, glowing wonderland'. 'We're so excited about the incredible response following today's press conference unveiling Windsor's very first nighttime public art festival; Night Light!' said Jennifer Matotek, executive director of AWE. 'We can't wait to bring this festival to life with the support of our partner, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Over three magical nights, public spaces will come alive with interactive installations, breathtaking digital art, and luminous creations. Windsor is about to experience something unforgettable – we're counting down the days.' From Sept. 1 to Sept. 21, outdoor exhibitions will be part of the festival, in addition to offsite displays at the Gallery at the Capitol and the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre. Workshops will also take place, allowing you to make your own wearable creative technology. 'The Gordie Howe International Bridge will soon bring artistic lighting to the Windsor-Detroit skyline at night, and the project team is excited to support this electrifying new festival through the Community Benefits Plan,' said David Henderson, CEO of Bridging North America. 'This investment will help bring people downtown to enjoy the riverfront in an exciting and inspiring way.'
