Announcing the creation of THE KEN FOUND ART FUND

In honour of Ken Found’s enduring legacy, his family has planned to preserve his support for the Kawartha Lakes Art community. As a testament to this commitment, not only was Ken Found’s art collection generously donated to the Kawartha Art Gallery, but also the creation of the Ken Found Art Fund held with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.

This fund is dedicated to assist in acquiring artworks by local artists and hosting events to enhance the visibility of Kawartha Art Gallery. The Ken Found Art Fund will have a large impact on supporting KAG’s mission to advance a healthy rural creative economy for all.

Says Wesley Found, President, Linborough Property Corp & Chair, Lindsay BIA "My father was an exceptional man. A community leader, entrepreneur, and man of culture. Always a steward to all he held dear. He held a special place for the Kawartha Art Gallery. The community leader that he was, understood KAG’s immense value to its residents. He made sure his children knew the importance of continuing that important connection. It is in that spirit, the Ken Found Art Fund was born."

Added Susan Taylor, Executive Director, Kawartha Art Gallery: "Ken Found’s legacy through the Ken Found Art Fund will both carry forward Ken’s life long spirit of responsibility to the future of his community and further propel Kawartha Art Gallery’s growth trajectory, as it works to connect and engage our community through exceptional art and cultural programs and services."

Ken Found exhibited a robust commitment to championing local artists, demonstrated through his acquisitions from the Kawartha Art Gallery, the only public art gallery in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Over the course of many years, Ken Found, the founder and former president of Linborough Property Corp, curated an eminent personal collection that graced Kent Place Business and Professional Centre located at 189 Kent Street W., Lindsay, Ontario. This collection of 61 pieces, in addition to a $10,000 donation, will be sold as part of the Gallery’s fundraising efforts.

Says Laurie Dillon-Schalk, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes: "Through the creation of the Ken Found Art Fund, the Found Family has paved an enduring path for donors desiring to contribute to our region's art endeavors at the Kawartha Art Gallery, whether through one-time contributions or lasting legacies. We are privileged to oversee this generous gift, eager to introduce fresh avenues for donations, and anticipate widespread support for the KAG."

The Kawartha Art Gallery is proud of our community and committed to develop, celebrate and safeguard its rich diverse talents. We tirelessly work to engage and inspire our community and beyond through exhibitions, events, art programming and exceptional educational programs. Your support will assist the Gallery with this important mission to promote our communities wealth of creative talents.

Individuals can contribute to The Ken Found Art Fund here: https://www.kawarthagallery.com/ken-found-art-fund For other Accepted Gifts, please email info@kawarthafoundation.ca to arrange an appointment with the Foundation.

The Ken Found Art Fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. All tax receipts will be issued by the Community Foundation.

Situated in Central Ontario, west of Peterborough and northeast of Toronto, Kawartha Art Gallery is the only public art gallery in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The stewards of a Permanent Collection on behalf of the citizens of the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Gallery hosts year-round exhibits providing CARFAC fee payment for artists. Kawartha Art Gallery is dedicated to advancing a healthy rural creative economy through engaging art and cultural programs and services for all. The Kawartha Art Gallery is a proud member of the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council.

Media Contact: Tim Crouch, Strategic Planning and Communications Coordinator communications@kawarthagallery.com

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