ISPA would like to thank the 2011 Donors and Patrons who support ISPA initiatives:

2011 Challenge Donors

Participants support ISPA’s many global and local programs.

ISPA would also like to publicly thank the twenty plus Challenge Donors who support ISPA initiatives up to the $499 level.

2011 Patrons

Patron support is dedicated to building ISPA's capacity to include artists and arts leaders from developing countries in our semi-annual Congresses, and to developing ISPA's ability to offer scholarships to cover expenses for Congress attendees.

• Anonymous
• Artifax: Nina Kaye and Tim Coleman
• Arup: Raj Patel and David Taylor (In Memoriam)
• CANPAC: Johann Zietsman: EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts; Marie Lavigne: Place des Arts; Charles S. Cutts:  The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall
• David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (Tampa): Judy Lisi
• Fox Cities Performing Arts Center: Susan Stockton
• Margaret Maitland Bayley Trust: David Baile
• Luminato
• UK Presenters: Barbican Centre, London; Kings Place, London; The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead
• Woodruff Arts Center: Joe Bankoff

ISPA's international Board of Directors invites leading figures and organizations in the performing arts to become ISPA Patrons. We also invite ISPA member organizations to become Patrons by soliciting support from among their Board members or local foundations and corporations. Patrons will support ISPA's mission and the Global Capacity Program with annual support of $5,000 USD. In order to ensure an effective growth experience for the beneficiaries of the Global Engagement Program, the minimum period of Patron support is three years.

Patron support will be dedicated to building ISPA's capacity to include artists and arts leaders from around the world in our biannual Congresses, and to developing ISPA's ability to offer fellowships to cover expenses for Congress attendees.

Recognition
Patrons will be recognized appropriately for their valuable support:

• Patrons will be listed in ISPA’s Annual Membership Directory;
• A special Patron page will be created on ISPA’s website;
• Patrons’ names will be listed in each Congress program;
• Patrons will be invited to, and recognized at, ISPA’s Annual Awards ceremony;
• Non-member Patrons will receive honorary ISPA membership status;
• Patron’s will receive full-page Congress ads at ½ page price.

Beneficiaries
Comments from recent beneficiaries of our Global Capacity program:

ISPA was a truly inspiring experience. I feel like the industry became so much larger and full of tremendous possibility. It was especially affirming to see so many fantastic women leading major organizations and active in the international community. Everyone was so warm, supportive and approachable - I eagerly look forward to the next congress!"

ISPA Fellowship program is one of the most forward thinking and well organized initiatives I have experienced. I found the whole event inspirational, professional and welcoming.”

Three days which were worth years in terms of networking”

The Fellowship program was perfectly timed for me at this point in my career. It was both inspiring and educational and offered me an unprecedented opportunity to connect with international artists and presenters in a professional and supportive environment. It was an experience that will continue to resonate with me for years to come as I build on the relationships established at the congress and reflect on the event as a whole.”

'...an experience that has truly enriched my personal and professional life. I hope that I will find means to attend future congresses, and will be able to share with you and other delegates the way the professional art world develops in the Balkan region. My most enjoyable experiences were meeting experienced professionals from the art management field, sharing experiences, discussing cultures and constantly feeling among friends.''