The National Arts Centre is celebrating a third large private donation since April after a Toronto couple made a $1.5 million contribution.
In a news release Wednesday, the NAC said Janice and Earle O’Born were inspired by the NAC’s focus on investing in Canadian creators.
Janice O’Born, who is a director of the NAC Foundation, said “Earle and I are proud to be associated with the National Arts Centre. We are inspired by the type of bold creative work such as tomorrow night’s world premiere of Life Reflected, and want to see more Canadian stories on stages across the country.”
“Janice and Earle are extraordinary philanthropists for so many terrific causes. We are honored that the arts are a priority for them and we thank them for this amazing gift,” said Jayne Watson, CEO of the NAC Foundation.
On April 1, the NAC received a $1.5 million donation from Gail and David O’Brien and on April 26, the family of Mohammed and Yulanda of B.C. donated $1 million.
