VISION

Connecting people and communities through the arts

MISSION

A welcoming destination where artists, arts organizations, and the community come together to explore, create, and be inspired.

MANDATE

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is a Not-for-Profit, charitable organization that operates an historic city-owned building on Kingston’s waterfront. We provide professionally equipped and affordable space to artists and arts organizations for artistic creation.

We are home to eight independent tenant arts organizations, eight resident artist studios, and three multi-use rentable public spaces. We are a dynamic arts hub that coordinates and creates high-quality, accessible, arts-focused programming for all levels of artistic abilities and experience.

Our partners include artists, arts and community organizations, The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, and the City of Kingston’s Department of Cultural Services.

We leverage our resources to generate income from rentals, donations, sponsorships and grants to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization.

As a unique cultural landmark for Kingston residents and area visitors, we enhance learning and public participation in the arts.

Why is the Tett Centre important?

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is a not-for-profit, charitable arts organization that independently operates the historic City-owned JK Tett building on Kingston’s waterfront. Together with our tenant arts organizations and artists, and our neighbour Queen’s University’s Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, we are Kingston’s Creative Hub, a unique site of creation, presentation, learning and participation.

The Tett Centre offers high-quality, arts-focused experiences for all levels of ability and for all ages, complementing the myriad programs of our resident arts organizations and artists. We foster collaboration through innovative programs and exciting public events, while nurturing the livelihoods and professional growth of artists and their organizations. Most important, the Tett offers affordable built-to-purpose spaces for many of Kingston’s leading cultural groups, ensuring they continue to thrive. Our charity’s vision of connecting communities through the arts drives us to present arts experiences that reflect the wonderfully diverse community that surrounds us.

The Tett Centre needs your help now

A registered charity, the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning relies on donations, sponsorships, grants, program fees and revenue from space rentals. This year, program fees and rental revenue have been drastically reduced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and, like many others, we have faced new expenses to safely re-open the Tett to the public. In the belief that art experiences are more important than ever during such stressful times, we are turning to friends like you for support. Your gift this year will ensure the future of our work in sustaining Kingston’s arts scene. Individual and corporate donations to the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning allow us to offer programs like our weekly Kids Creativity Club for families, the Tett summer arts intensive for youth, and community gallery shows.

How can you support the Tett Centre?

When you donate to our charitable arts organization, you become part of a community that believes everyone deserves a place that fosters imagination and encourages creativity. With your help, the Tett Centre will be a welcoming and inspiring arts hub for years to come.

To offer sustaining support, choose a monthly gift-giving program option. All receive a charitable income tax receipt. There are many ways to give: you can make a personal or corporate donation, a one-time gift or a monthly contribution.

Thank you for giving this request your consideration. Your gift―large or small―will make a difference!