The Refinery is always actively working on outreach projects and developing partnerships with community organizations.
OUR PARTNERS
Make Poverty History Campaign
Victoria School
St. James' Youth Programs
La Troupe Du Jour
Wide Open
On the Boards Live Production
All revenue produced by Refinery programs, events and rentals remains within the organization to maintain and develop the facility and employ Refinery staff. The Refinery accepts private and corporate donations (tax deductible).
| 1997 | St.
James' Anglican celebrates it's 95th Anniversary renews it's emphasis on being an outward focused parish and commits to seeking opportunities to be an active participant in the community The Refiner's Choir, made up of community and St.James' members, begins |
| 1999 | St.
James' members decide to use the Parish Hall for community
programming. Their goal is to expand spiritual learning and opportunities for expression: to develop an inclusive, holistic, spiritual space. |
| 2000
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St.James'
begins working in partnership with groups and communities to develop the space and activities. The Parish Hall is named The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre: a place for refinement of people. in Sept classes, presented by independent teachers and artists, are offered part time |
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first concert, Garnet Rogers, Oct. |
| 2001
2002
2003
2004
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workshop
production of The Rev, performed by The Refiner's Choir, May
25th
Street Theatre and La Troupe Du Jour become partners in the development
of the performance space becomes a Fringe Venue The Saskatoon Writers' Coop is formed and uses The Refinery as its home base St. James' receives Broadway Business Improvement District Award for development class enrolment triples performing artists help design Center Stage at The Refinery performance events triple Noon Hour Seminars begin LIVE FIVE produces it's first cooperative independant theatre season |