Art Windsor-Essex’s future growth supported by Ontario government grants for marketing and facility transformations

From right to left: AWE Executive Director Jennifer Matotek at the podium, Michelle Fanson (MPP Lisa Gretsky’s liaison), liaison from Andrew Dowie’s office, and OTF volunteer. Photo taken by AWE Staff.

MEDIA ADVISORY May 9th 2025

WHAT — On Thursday May 15th at 6:00pm, representatives of local MPPs will be at Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W Windsor ON) to celebrate their receipt of two Ontario government grants funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

AWE has received two grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation which have greatly enhanced Art Windsor-Essex, making it more visible and accessible to the community. Ultimately creating a better experience for visitors and a stronger connection with the community.

Representatives of the Government of Ontario and OTF will attend the event to acknowledge the government grant and its impact in the community.

Jennifer Matotek, AWE Executive Director, will discuss the importance of the grant for the organization and the work being done.

WHO

Representative of Lisa Gretzky, MPP for Windsor West

Representative of Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor — Tecumseh

Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer

Jennifer Matotek, Executive Director, Art Windsor-Essex

WHEN

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

6:00pm — 6:30pm

*Taking place during ‘AWE at Night’ — galleries will be open until 9pm

WHERE

Art Windsor-Essex (3rd Floor galleries)

401 Riverside Dr. W

Windsor, ON