Our renovation angels

When Fredericton Arts and Learning acquired the old Charlotte Street School, it was in pretty dismal shape. We appreciate the support and assistance of many individuals and local companies who helped us turn it into the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.

Funding for the Charlotte Street Arts Centre as of June, 2005

 $237,000  Canadian Heritage, Cultural Spaces Program
100,000 Province of N.B. Regional Development Coporation
30,000 Province of N.B., Heritage Branch (specific to restoration)
30,000 City of Fredericton, Capital Grant
25,000 N.B. Arts Board (specific to auditorium equipment)
5,000 City Arts and Heritage Program (specific to auditorium seating)
80,000 Community-level fundraising (events and individual donations)
10,000 Fredericton Community Foundation
$517,000 Total
$100,000 Estimated value of labour donated by CFB Gagetown

Donated Services
ADI Limited
Cox, Hanson, O’Reilly Matheson – Walter Vail
Design Collaborative Ltd. – Jon Oliver
E.R. Toner Renovations Ltd.
Goguen and Company Ltd. Architecture and Planning – Eren Wuest
Mario “Flip” Gauvin
Greenarm Property Management
John LeRoux, architect
Maritime MicroBiologicals Inc. – David Boyle
McInnes Cooper,  Barristers Solicitors and Trade Mark Agents – David Young
Karl McLellan, retired contractor
Jack Oudemans, P.Eng., B.Sc., M.Sc.
Robert Power, B.Arch.
Tek Consultants Limited. – Brian Thompson
Thornton McCain, Chartered Accountants – Mike Kimball
UNB, Department of Civil Engineering (class of 2002, Project Management)

Sponsors and Discounts on Materials 
Atlantic Fire and Safety 
Budget Car and Truck Rental
Covey Basics
Crystal Economy Glass
DSM:  Dobbelsteyn Service and Maintenance Ltd.
Dynex Manufacturing Ltd. 
Harvey Studios
Hogan Paving Ltd.
Marwood Ltd. 
PR Kilburn Ltd.

Painting and cleaning:
Don Dennison, Dino Kubik and George Phillips from the Queen's Square Neighbourhood Association; Lynn Ross, mother of a dance student; tenants Claudia Rocha, Marisa Rojas, Guy Vezina,
Federico Mora, German Cuellar, Manuela Mora and Kelsey Dunham and Mario Gaudet; and FAL board members Penny Ericson, Charlotte Glencross, Mike Kimball, Lloyd Salomone, Ann Evans, Roxanne Reeves and Katie FitzRandolph.

Technical advice on mold: David Boyle

Volunteered architectural advice: Jon Oliver, who got the project off to a fine start

Consultation with the building committee: Karl MacLellan, Eldon Toner

The brigade that made sure the military had good coffee breaks and fine lunches:

Lunches: Jennifer Pazienza and JoAnn Colford of Renaissance College, Ken Roberts of The Palate Restaurant, Debbie Carpenter and Anne Marie Hartford of Meals on Wheels, Terri-Lee Kitchen and Kim Williams-MacDonald of Chrysalis House.

The Muffin Team: Suzanne Vachon, Ann Evans, Kelly Boldon, Laurie Winters, Donna Young, Doreen Wallace, Jean Oja, Kim Bent, Rick Banks and Penny Ericson.

Thank you, one and all.

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