Bonnie Mabee Endowment Fund

Honouring Bonnie Mabee: A Legacy of Dedication and Generosity 

For 35 years, MASC has been fortunate to count on a community of volunteers whose energy, compassion, and commitment have helped the organization thrive. Among those extraordinary individuals, one shines brightly: Bonnie Mabee. 

As a teacher, Bonnie welcomed MASC artists into her classrooms and encouraged her students to participate in MASC Festivals and Programs. Upon retiring, she didn’t step away — she stepped closer. Bonnie became an integral part of the MASC family, volunteering tirelessly with MASC Young Authors and Illustrators Festival, MASC Arts Awards, and countless other initiatives. From transporting artists and assembling brochures to lending a hand wherever needed, no task was ever too large or too small for Bonnie. 

Although Bonnie is no longer able to join us as a volunteer, her spirit of generosity continues to inspire. Her husband, Dick, daughter, Jennifer and son Peter, have furthered her legacy through a significant donation to establish the Bonnie Mabee Endowment Fund. This fund will ensure that the MASC Arts Awards, a program dear to her heart, — continues in perpetuity, nurturing the creativity of young artists or generations to come. 

As we celebrate Bonnie as MASC’s most outstanding volunteer, we also celebrate the enduring impact of her kindness, passion, and belief in the transformative power of the arts.