What we do
Executive director Cate Proctor brings fresh eyes and innovative partnership-building, while artistic director Carissa Klopoushak shapes an inspiring creative vision. Together, they create exciting new ways for donors to champion the arts and experience the profound joy and impact their support makes possible.
We are deepening our commitment to the next generation of chamber musicians by expanding mentorship opportunities and launching a new artist-in-residence program. This initiative will provide young and emerging chamber music professionals with workshops, adaptive concert training, programming mentorship and abundant performance opportunities — preparing them for successful, impactful careers.
How you can help
The arts ecosystem has shifted dramatically over the last five years — and so have the challenges of maintaining the same level of programming. Significant shifts in audience participation, public funding and soaring costs due to inflation necessitates securing new funding sources to maintain current levels of excellence.
Funding priorities
Our primary focus is on raising funds that directly support artistic and community program costs, which have increased sharply in the short term. From artistic fees across all programs, to venue sponsors, to new partnerships supporting community impacts—we work with our donors to generate mutually-beneficial outcomes.
Volunteer
Our robust corps of 265 active and dedicated volunteers have served alongside us since our inception 32 years ago, joined by new recruits in 2025. Our volunteers are ambassadors who greet patrons at every event with enthusiasm and professionalism, while others work behind the scenes with technicians and artists to ensure impeccable production value at every concert. We are nothing without our volunteers.
We welcome volunteer interest to support any number of events, behind-the-scenes roles, poster distribution, ad-hoc committees and driving. What’s your interest? We can discuss options.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Giving Guide produced by the Ottawa Business Journal. That publication is available in its digital edition below.
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