Abbondànza
A Storied Tradition of Artistic
Excellence, Generosity and
Community
Nearly $2 million in Endowment Funds
That’s ninety-five sponsors
Over 160 Scholarships Awarded
20 Fundraising Events and Counting!
A Record-Breaking Evening
This year’s Abbondànza was nothing short of extraordinary, raising more than $70,000 thanks to the shared spirit and generosity of attendees, sponsors and donors. With all net proceeds matched by the Board of Governors, the total impact will be doubled — making this our most successful Abbondànza to date.
The funds will be used to create new awards in the endowment to support work-integrated learning for Fine Arts students, building their confidence and career readiness.
We're already looking forward to next year. Until then, relive the evening by checking out our photo gallery. |
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Support the Abbondànza Endowed Legacy
Abbondànza 2025 may have passed, but the opportunity to make a difference continues.
From the classroom to hands-on experience to career launch, your support opens doors for Fine Arts students and helps shape the creative communities they’ll go on to inspire. With the current matching opportunity, your gift will go twice as far.
Contribute today and have a greater impact tomorrow.
Will you help grow the Abbondànza legacy?
Behind Every Award is a Story Shaped by Your Support
From overcoming challenges to seizing new opportunities, these Abbondànza recipients share the real impact of your support in their own words.
I'm so glad to receive such support as I continue to further my education in the arts, a subject I have always loved- and to be able to pursue it is a dream! I'm so excited to continue my learning journey! Thank you so much for the award! It has definitely helped to ease my mind when it comes to finances and put more focus into my studies and courses.
Jin Lim-Harding
First-year multidisciplinary major
The people who donate and the people who make this possible are the people who keep artists and young adults like me in the Fine Arts and creating and cycling through to that new generation. Thank you very much.
Jordyn Nixon
BFA - Dramatic Arts (Performance) '21
2020 Recipient
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The Idea that Started it all
Two local restaurateurs, Tony Rose and Rocco Suriano of the former Coco Pazzo Italian Café, saw how they could support fine arts students pursuing their education, bringing the idea of a fundraising dinner to the late associate dean, Carl Granzow. |
Abbondànza returns, generating record fundraising effort in support of student endowment
A record-setting fundraising effort that will shape the creative and career development of the next generation of artists is the legacy of the Abbondànza endowment and the return of the long-running fundraising dinner for 2025.
Looking backwards, and forwards, at 20 years of supporting the fine arts
Conga lines and sing-alongs, chefs and serenades, performances, pottery, prints and more. Join the University of Lethbridge as it dances down memory lane, celebrating 20 years of Abbondànza!
Abbondànza endowment provides record number of scholarships
Thanks to 20 years of community support, the University of Lethbridge is excited to announce an astounding 30 scholarships were awarded from the Abbondànza Fine Arts Scholarship Endowment in the 2020/2021 academic year.
Abbondànza | Celebrating Over 20 Years of Support
We extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to all who have contributed to making Abbondànza a resounding success. Your commitment has made a profound and lasting difference to the Faculty of Fine Arts and its students. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue this journey with you.
1st Choice Saving and Credit Union
Adriana Mercader
Advance Glass and Aluminum
Alberta St Amand
Alexander Whitehead Executive Search
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Andreachuk Popovitch, Barristers, Solicitors & Mediators
Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits
Andy & Linda Hakin
Anonymous
Anonymous
Art & Mary Jane Crooks
Avail CPA
Avonlea Master Builder (Avonlea Group)
Behrends Bronze
Bernard Callebaut Chocolates
Bill & Elsa Cade
Brad & Trudy Hembroff
Brian & Jenni Parkinson
Bridge City Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Cam Slomp
Canadian Linen & Uniform Service
Carla Ferrari
Cathy Kanashiro
Chancellor Emerita Janice Varzari (BN ’90, MEd ’02, LLD ’21) and Glenn Varzari
Chancellor Terry Whitehead (BA ’94)
Charlton & Hill Ltd.
Chelsea Tolton
Cheryl Arelis & David Carpenter
Chez & Elizabeth Skinner
Coco Pazzo Italian Café
Cyndi (BMus ’95, MEd ’01) and Rich Crane
David Clearwater
David Foster
David Westwood
dB Pro Audio Ltd.
Dennis & Kate Connolly
Dennis Neufeldt & Helen Henderson
Desmond & Jane Rochfort
Dr. & Mrs. Howe Leam
Dr. Harry & Irene Penner
Dr. Van Christou
Ebony Verbonac
Ed & Katherine Wasiak
Ed Jurkowski & Colleen Bakker
Enercon Water Treatment
Erasmus Okine & Christine Murray
Erika Scott
Estate of Carl Granzow, The
Express Coffee
Fee Simple Law LLP
Flexahopper Plastics Ltd.
Foster & Sons Jewellers
Frank & Tracy Zappone
FWBA Architects
Gold and Gold Productions
Gord & Elizabeth Jong
Greg Farries & Henry Doeve
Harold's Auto Service
Harvey Labuhn (BMgt ’82), CA, CPA, CBV
Haul-All Group of Companies, The
High Level Roofing Ltd
Hirano & Heaton Architects
Howard and Sharon Tennant
Hunt Insurance
Intrigue Lingerie Boutique
Jason Sentes & Joanne Metzger, Credential Financial Inc.
Jenifer Copeland
Jim & Barb Cunningham
Kali McKay
Karen Raphael
Kate Langston
Kathleen Massey
Kathy and Dave Greenwood
Kelly Philipp & Karen Robertson
KPMG
Kristin Ailsby & Jason Shriner
Kristine & Herb Wall
Kurt Schlachter & Jason VandenHoek
L.A. Gallery
Leeb Sherwin Financial Services
Lethbridge Herald
Lethbridge Vehicle Licensing & Registry
Lorna Peacock, Sutton Group
Mark DeBlois
Martha Mathurin-Moe
Mary Ellen Senneker
Mary Ingraham & David Owen
Mary Kavanagh
Mary-Claire Stovel
Meyers Norris Penny
Michelle Helstein
Mike and Maureen Mahon
Minda Rogerson & Sheila Torgunrud
Moya Johnson
Nicholas Wade & Carol Beatty
Olive A. Green
Paramount Development Group
Phyllis Singer
Pinetree Supply Ltd
Ralph and Catherine Thrall Jr.
Rod & Martha Draffin
Servus Credit Union
Shelley Scott & Bill Tice
Sherry Davis (BMgt ‘01), ATB Wealth
Sim Bains
Stringam LLP
Subaru of Lethbridge
Tom & Deb Ackerman
Torry Lewis Abbels
University of Lethbridge, Office of the President
Urban Insight Development Group
Val and Flora Matteotti - Matteotti Ranches Ltd.
Vicky & Doug MacArthur
Vista Radio (CJOC 94.1 Juice; 98.1 2Day FM)
Wavetech Sound and Lighting
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd & St. John's Music Ltd.
Abbondànza Sponsorship Opportunities
Eager to be part of Abbondànza 2026? We’d be happy to connect with you and explore how your support can make a meaningful impact.
Contact ULethbridge External Relations to learn more.