A 501C3 NON-PROFIT SUPPORTING

THE ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART

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What
We Do

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    Museum Store

    Generate revenue that sustains cultural programs, and enhances visitor experiences.

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    Education

    Supporting lifelong learning, fostering a more informed and engaged community for a brighter future.

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    Arts

    Inspire creativity, preserve culture, and provide accessible platforms for expression

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    Volunteer

    Support museum staff and events.

GET INVOLVED

Projects
We Support

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    ONTARIO OPEN

    13th Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibition will showcase more than 160 local artists and the MAs will support 3 scholarships

    Learn more!
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    THE MUSEUM STORE

    The store generates revenue that sustains cultural programs, enhances visitor experiences, and provides unique, educational merchandise that reflects the museum's mission and values.

    Online Store Coming Soon!
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    CARLSON GALLERY

    The gallery upgrade was funded by the Museum Associates to provide more space for lectures and hands on learning.

    Make It
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    SCHOOL BUS FUND

    The MAs are comitted to providing an annual fund for local schools to ensure all children can access the museum.

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Supporting OMHA Since 1996

The Museum Associates was established in 1996 as an offshoot of the original Friends of the Museum. For the last 20 years, the Museum Associates have actively supported the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s education programs and community events. Every year the Museum Associates fund the docent education program and provide volunteers to help make these programs successful. Over the last year, the Museum and Museum Associates’ efforts have seen a marked increase in educational tours for local schools and expanded efforts to reach senior groups, Girl & Boy Scout Troops, and greater community involvement.

The Museum Associates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group for the Ontario Museum of History & Art. We provide support financially, through our fundraising and membership efforts; educationally, through our support of the docent program; and throughout the community with our representation at events and activities

Meet the Volunteer Board

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    Cherry Dobbs

    PRESIDENT

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    Leslie Sherwood James

    VICE PRESIDENT

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    Joe Blackstock

    SECRETARY

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    Andrea Galván

    TREASURER

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    Paul Gomez

    DIRECTOR

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    Erina Higa

    DIRECTOR

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    Christian Kueng, Ed.d

    DIRECTOR

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    Janet Manildi

    DIRECTOR

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    Jonas Nakas

    DIRECTOR

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    Loretha Nwosu

    DIRECTOR

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    Jerry Weems

    DIRECTOR

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    Alan Wissing

    DIRECTOR