Get Involved
As a not-for-profit, charitable organization, Muskoka Chautauqua is grateful for the support of our generous community.
Donations
By giving to Muskoka Chautauqua, you are ensuring that:
- The community and visitors have access to enlightening and innovative experiences
- Children and youth are supported in social and emotional well-being
- The community has a space to gather in conversation, where new ideas are inspired and grow.
As a registered not-for-profit, we are able to provide tax receipts for donations over $25.
Annual Donor Levels:
Muskoka Chautauqua Annual Membership – $50
Muskoka Chautauqua Ambassador – $50-$999
Muskoka Chautauqua Champion – $1,000-$4,999
Muskoka Chautauqua Benefactor – $5,000+
Muskoka Chautauqua Vision Builder – $5,000+ for two or more consecutive years
Sponsorships
Muskoka Chautauqua offers exciting opportunities for corporate sponsors.
As part of the international Chautauqua Trail, sponsors of Muskoka Chautauqua are profiled in both local and international markets. Corporate sponsorships are flexible and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, with packages tailored to meet your needs.
Single Event Sponsor: $500+
Sponsors in this category receive event-specific recognition in print and digital media, incuding program, brochures, posters, website and social media, and on-site presence at sponsored event.
Marquee Event Sponsor: $5,000+
Sponsors in this category receive enhanced exposure at several of Muskoka Chautauqua’s main events in addition to enhanced recognition in print and digital media, including program, brochures, posters, website and social media, and on-site presence at sponsored events.
Season Sponsor: $10,000+
Premier Sponsor: $20,000+
All sponsorships with Muskoka Chautauqua are customized to meet sponsor’s specific needs. Exciting additional sponsorship benefits are also available, including event naming rights, exclusive product providers, space for displays and promotions, VIP receptions, hosting and hospitality options and exclusive corporate events.
Our Sponsors
Our funders and sponsors help us to keep our programs open and accessible to all.
Individual Donors
Kathie Nunno
Anne Clement
Margaret Atkinson
Diane Adamson Brdar
Marg Bartlett
Laurie Campbell
Charlotte Grahamdyball
Steve Grigg
Greg Hall
Sheila MacIver
Mikayla Smith
Christopher Smith
Elizabeth King
Doug McIntyre
Patricia Marshall
Carleton Millar
Susan Murphy
Judith Needham
Roland Nimmo
Rosemary Norbruis
Gayle Nummelin
Mikayla Paro
John Wright
Peter Seybold
Sylvia Miles
Margaret More
Erin Monett
James Murphy
Jennie Keating
Martha & Alf Davis
Sandy Lockhart
John McNair
Elizabeth Clarke
Jane Angus
Marc Benoit
JP Bergeron
Massey Beveridge
Collin Reaney
Mary Connolly
Donald Currie
Sheila Day
Janice Dunlop
Gary Elliot
William Etherington
Jane Evans
Megan Faulkner
Susan Fraser
Rebecca Brown
Donald Burwell
John Cleghorn
Patricia Collie
Michelle Vincent
Robert Visentin
Karen Wade
Terrance Wolf
John Wright
Holly Veitch
Sandy McIntyre
Seasons in the Country
Fine Thymes Bistro and Bakery
Susan Gosevitz
Rudy Haggeman
Alex Hyslop
Linda Langford
Michael Lawley
Marilyn Leahy
Rene Leenaars
Kathryn Posluns
Deanna Rumsey
Katherine Sebold
Smellies Print Shop
Carol-Lynn Smilsky
Mark Stivrins
Donald Thompson
Foundations
Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation
Jackman Foundation
Walker Wood Foundation
Volunteer
We are always delighted to have volunteers! Please contact us if you are interested.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Arts Programs – Events Team Member
- Flavours of Muskoka Chautauqua – Event and Committee Volunteers
- OperaMuskoka Volunteers
- Muskoka Chautauqua – Board of Directors
Employment
Summer Students
Love the arts? You’ll love working with us for the entire summer or part of the summer. We have positions available for summer students who will be returning to their post secondary studies.
How To Apply
Send your resume via email to Gayle at arts@muskoka.com. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.