We acknowledge the value of the Arts through grants, community involvement and public dialogue, focusing on not-for-profit arts companies active in the City of Calgary.

Observation One: Sound business practises in arts management are often overlooked, making that field of professional endeavour unattractive. Without strong leaders, on-going professional development, and financial investment in business processes, arts organizations face an enormous sustainability challenge.

In Response: The Rozsa Foundation fosters leadership development and administrative enhancement within the arts sector through the annual Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management, and targeted capacity building grants.

Observation Two: Arts education is not a priority in the public school system which limits development of artistic abilities and appreciation of artistic expression.

In Response: The Rozsa Foundation supports educational and engaging arts initiatives aimed at sizable audiences.

Observation Three: Arts proportionately receive fewer investment dollars than other sectors. This discourages both risk-taking by donors and innovation by art organizations, and deprives the public of artistic richness and challenge.

In Response: The Rozsa Foundation funds artistic development, and promotes collaborative endeavours.

Finally, The Rozsa Foundation also provides operational monies to a variety of non-profit agencies working in other fields through donor advised funds.