Honouring a Lifetime of Philanthropy
Congratulations to Frances and Tim Price!
In recognition of their exceptional volunteerism and philanthropy in the arts, Frances and Tim Price are being honoured as the 2022 Edmond C. Bovey Awards Recipients.
In recognition of their exceptional volunteerism and philanthropy in the arts
Dedicated, involved, and thoughtful both individually and as a team, Frances and Tim Price have demonstrated a sincere commitment to strengthening the Canadian cultural landscape, and have built a legacy of outstanding philanthropy and volunteerism in the arts.
The breadth of their support of cultural and artistic endeavours is extraordinary – from hospitals to universities (York University and the Schulich Business School); from art institutions (the Art Gallery of Ontario) to music centres (Canadian Opera Company, National Youth Orchestra, The Royal Conservatory); from natural heritage enhancement initiatives (the Don River Valley Park, Toronto Botanical Garden, Evergreen Foundation, the Bentway Conservancy) to support for emerging artists (Artscape and Daniels Spectrum); from theatre (Shaw Festival, Pleiades Theatre, Crows Nest Theatre) to ballet (the National Ballet of Canada).
Their notable contributions include a $3 million gift to initiate the Andy Pringle Creative Reserve at the Shaw Festival, a $1 million transformational gift in support of the National Ballet of Canada’s Soaring Campaign, the establishment of The Tim and Frances Price Scholarships, which provide full tuition support to two students at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, and in 2017, along with two other couples, they launched Resounding! The Campaign for The Royal Conservatory with an unprecedented $20 million joint gift.
Here’s what others have to say:
When I came to the Canadian Opera Company, I was blown away by the warmth, passion, and the deep-rooted engagement of COC supporters. Frances and Tim Price are the very model of how dedicated philanthropy can act as a rising tide for artists and community members alike. Their incredible generosity extends far beyond their significant financial contributions – both Frances and Tim are familiar faces at the company and across the whole city as enthusiastic arts-lovers who are selfless with their time, their counsel, and their support in any way that they can lend it. Canadian opera is flourishing, at home and internationally, because of the Prices. – Perryn Leech, General Director, Canadian Opera Company
Frances and Tim are strong supporters of arts and culture in Canada, both as volunteer leaders and philanthropists, and their dedication to the Royal Conservatory is a testament to their commitment to the sector. Frances and Tim share our conviction that music and the arts have a role in building a more cohesive society, improving the health and well-being of all people, and unleashing the potential of Canadians for creativity and innovation. – Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO, The Royal Conservatory
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