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. For more details, we invite you to review our Canadian Friends brochure.
2024-25 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.
Thursday, January 30, 5:30–7:30pm
Pre-Performance Reception
Masterworks Tchaikovsky’s Fate
Join fellow Canadian friends in the Kohan Gallery of Hayes Hall for complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres ahead of the Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fate. Conducted by Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley featuring Canadian Baritone Joshua Hopkins.
Tuesday, March 4, 5:30–7:30pm
Canadian Friends Annual Reception
Celebrate the 2024-25 Canadian Friends season with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the downtown Naples home of two Canadian Friends.
Monday, April 7, 5:30–7:30pm
Private Museum Tour and Reception
Rafael-Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora
Join your fellow Canadian Friends for a private after-hours tour of Rafael-Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora, led by The Baker Museum Director and Chief Curator, Courtney A. McNeil. Mexican-Canadian artist Lozano-Hemmer works at the intersection of architecture and sound art, and this exhibition is the first to explore his use of music, voice and sounds. Following the tour, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served on the Baird Terrace for a beautiful sunset view to toast the season!