Toonie A Leaf Fundraiser
Help Send Emily Carr to Ottawa with BC's Birthday Card to Canada!
About...
IN THE FALL of 1927, Artist and Author EMILY CARR boarded a train in Vancouver, travelling eastward to Ottawa to see her first paintings on exhibit in the National Gallery. This is where her art was introduced to all of Canada. This was where she met the Group of Seven painters, and was inspired to continue painting the wild Canadian landscape in her own interpretation and style.
In October 2017, this historic trip will be commemorated on its 90th Anniversary, with a live actor performing as EMILY CARR, from Vancouver through the Rockies and Prairies to Ottawa. Travelling with one other actor and one technical crew, the purpose of this trip is to celebrate this historic Canadian icon, share her personality, art and written works with new generations of Canadians.
FOR the last 18 years, Molly Raher Newman has been playing the role of EMILY CARR at the place of her birth, Emily Carr House, around British Columbia, and in Ontario, where she was artist in residence at the famous McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg. Ms. Newman has a special ability to make Emily’s words live again, giving new perspective to her writings.
Through the “Toonie a Leaf” interactive project, we will invite people to write a message to Canada on large paper leaves, installing a giant BC arbutus tree on Parliament Hill, delivering a West Coast hello to our nation's capital for Canada's 150th birthday!
We are excited about bringing Emily Carr's positive message to Ottawa this October. From now until we leave, we will be hosting a variety of fundraising events, and offering sponsorship in exchange for promotion of your name and logo across Canada. We are inviting you to be part of this unique, historic adventure!
For more information, check out our Facebook Page, Follow us on Twitter, or call: 250-384-9046.
How To Send Us Your Leaves
To write on a leaf, sign it and send to us, please follow the instructions below:
1. Click on PDF icon of the colour leaf you wish to buy.
2. When the file opens, click on the Fill & Sign button on the right side panel.
3. Click anywhere in the middle of the leaf. A text box will appear, just start typing your message. When you are done, click outside of the box.
4. Click the Sign button at the top of the page, a drop box will appear, just type your name in the drop box, then drag and drop where you want it placed on your leaf.
5. Click the envelop icon at the top of the screen, a drop box will open where you will type an email address.
6. Type or copy and paste: EmilyCarr1927@gmail.com
7. Hit Send. When we receive your leaves, and verify your payment through our GoFundMe account, we will send you an email to confirm.
To purchase online, buy 3 leaves for $5 through our GoFundMe page. Click button below.
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SPONSORSHIPS
BIRCH
YOUR NAME listed in promotions and advertising
Emily Carr's "Words Enough" Book on CD
1 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Token
2 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $100
DOGWOOD
YOUR NAME listed in promotions and advertising
Emily Carr's "Book of Small" 6 CD Set
2 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Tokens
5 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $250
PINE
YOUR NAME listed in promotions and advertising
Emily Carr's "House of Allsorts" 6 CD Set
4 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Tokens
5 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $500
CEDAR
YOUR NAME & LOGO displayed on a 3" X 5"
Vintage Suitcase Decal that will travel across Canada on the train
YOUR NAME & LOGO listed in all promotions and advertising
Emily Carr Cameo Appearance at an event of your choice
Emily Carr's "Book of Small" & "House of Allsorts" 6 CD Sets
5 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Tokens
10 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $1000
GARRY OAK
YOUR NAME & LOGO displayed on a 4" X 6"
Vintage Suitcase Decal that will travel across Canada on the train
YOUR NAME & LOGO listed in all promotions and advertising
30 Minute Emily Carr Special Appearance at an event of your choice
Emily Carr's "Book of Small" & "House of Allsorts" 6 CD Sets
Emily Carr Poster suitable for framing
10 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Tokens
10 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $2500
ARBUTUS
YOUR NAME & LOGO displayed on a 6" X 8"
Vintage Suitcase Decal that will travel across Canada on the train
YOUR NAME & LOGO listed in all promotions and advertising
30 Minute Emily Carr Special Appearance at an event of your choice
Emily Carr's "Book of Small" & "House of Allsorts" 6 CD Sets
Emily Carr Poster suitable for framing
10 Salt Dough Emily Carr Leaf Tokens
10 "Toonie A Leaf" leaves for your message to Canada $5000
