The Canadian Friends is a special group of donors who support, promote and celebrate the mission of Artis—Naples.
Canadian Friends enliven the strong relationship between Southwest Florida and Canada and help introduce premier Canadian visual and performing artists to Naples. Canadian Friends support Artis—Naples with an annual gift of $1,600 or above and enjoy all associated Leadership Circle benefits as well as exclusive Canadian Friends events and access to reserved seating.
Canadian Friends enjoy:
- Invitations to three exclusive Canadian Friends events each season, including pre-performance receptions and private after-hours curator-led exhibition tours.
- Access to reserved tickets for all performances on the Canadian Friends season calendar.
- The opportunity to build relationships with leadership, musicians and artists of Artis—Naples as well as fellow like-minded Canadians!
2025-26 Season Events
Canadian Friends receive exclusive invitations to exciting events.
Canadian Friends have access to reserved ticket blocks for all events on the Canadian Friends season calendar. Please contact VIP concierge, at 239-254-2617 to purchase your tickets. We encourage you to book seats as soon as possible. Tickets will be held up to one month prior to the performance. Please also RSVP to receptions by contacting Jason LoRusso, senior major gifts officer, at jlorusso@artisnaples.org or 239-254-2670.
Tuesday, January 27, 5:30–7:30pm
Reception and Access to Tamara de Lempicka Exhibition
Join Canadian Friends for an exclusive reception on the Baird Terrace with special insights from Museum Director and Chief Curator Courtney McNeil about Tamara de Lempicka. Known for her bold fusion of fashion, design and drama, Lempicka’s work spans from her post-Cubist masterpieces of 1920s Paris to the introspective still lifes of her later years in the U.S. and Mexico. Enjoy an elegant evening of art, conversation and connection, complete with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served on the Baird Terrace, offering a stunning sunset view.
You are encouraged to invite prospective Canadian Friends to join us for this special evening.
Tuesday, March 3, 5:30–7:30pm
Canadian Friends Annual Reception
Celebrate the 2025-26 Canadian Friends season with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the home of Donald Guloien and Irene Boychuk.
Monday, April 7, 5:30–7:30pm
Pre-Performance Reception
Masterworks Joshua Bell: The Elements *
Join fellow Canadian Friends for an exclusive pre-concert reception in the Kohan Gallery at Hayes Hall. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the evening’s Masterworks performance. This special concert features renowned violinist Joshua Bell, performing The Elements, a stunning musical journey through earth, fire, air, water and space, alongside Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and the Naples Philharmonic.
* A block of tickets for this performance is reserved exclusively for Canadian Friends. Tickets are held up to one month prior to the program. To purchase your tickets, please contact our VIP concierge at 239-254-2617.