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Support the SAT

Contribute to the Montreal artistic ecosystem

The Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) is committed to fostering the growth of digital arts. Through its diverse range of activities, the SAT serves as a vibrant hub where artists, audiences, and pioneers in technological research come together to collaborate.

From creation and distribution to research and education, our distinctive network drives and invigorates the digital arts culture, with the SAT standing as one of North America’s leading centers in this field.

Support an independent, accessible, and unifying SAT!

The SAT is a non-profit organization (NPO): supporting it is an investment in the continued relevance and sustainability of this important institution, ensuring that every dollar directly contributes to fulfilling its mission.

Support an INDEPENDENT SAT!

Amid the growing dominance of monopolies in the cultural sector, the SAT functions independently as a hub for creation, distribution, research, and education. Our autonomy is crucial for nurturing the development of innovative immersive experiences, free from compromise or limitation.

Your support enables us to maintain an open and free space for supporting the diverse talents that evolve within our walls, from the ideation of a project to its widest possible dissemination.

In concrete terms, this means…

  • Offering artists residencies that provide them with the time, space, and equipment necessary for creation, while ensuring they receive a fair income. This allows them to maintain their independence in the face of growing commercial pressures.
  • Investing in the production of immersive works by our resident artists and showcasing them to a local and international distribution network.
  • Taking risks with programming to provide a platform for emerging artists or those from underrepresented communities.
  • Independently conducting research and development (R&D) programs, based on opportunities for innovation identified through our strategic monitoring, in order to advance cutting-edge uses and technologies.
  • Publishing our R&D work as open-source code and offering free access to our digital toolbox, facilitating its adoption by the general public.
  • Operating self-managed catering services (café, restaurant).

Support an ACCESSIBLE SAT!

Barriers to accessing creative technologies and cultural activities, along with the rising cost of living, make it increasingly difficult for digital culture to be accessible to everyone.

To address the needs of the community, the SAT prioritizes accessibility across all its activities. At the core of our mission is a commitment to inclusion and the removal of both physical and socio-economic barriers of participation.

As financial pressures mount on cultural organizations, your donations help us sustain our commitment to accessibility and further open the doors of the SAT to a broader audience.

In concrete terms, this means…

  • Encouraging the next generation of new talents through grants and giving carte blanche to electronic music collectives that highlight underrepresented cultures.
  • Democratizing the use of digital tools for all audiences through accessible training sessions for people aged 7 to 77, both at the SAT and beyond (school field trips, public libraries, workshops for elderly people, etc.)
  • Committing to a diverse program, with events ranging from community gatherings to internationally renowned festivals, aimed at audiences from all walks of life.
  • Providing a consistently accessible pricing policy, along with enriching free artistic programming, including exhibition spaces and works in the dome.
  • Continuing to improve the universal accessibility of our building.
  • Developing tailored activities for audiences with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Support a UNIFYING SAT!

The SAT is a place of convergence where creators, artists, and audiences meet and interact in a spirit of collaboration and exchange. By offering residencies, workshops, and events that encourage cooperation rather than counterproductive competition, the SAT contributes to the maturity of the sector and the creation of a dynamic and interconnected community. This unifying role fosters dialogue and stimulates collective innovation, creating a space where ideas flow and talents grow together.

Donations help us sustain our programs, build more partnerships, and share our space with a wide range of community actors.

In concrete terms, this means…

  • Focusing on multidisciplinary projects that create lasting links between artistic communities, the academic world, and the business sector.
  • Guiding collaborative artistic projects to nurture the development of new talent.
  • Programming and hosting networking events to unite the community of artists and professionals, and to facilitate exchanges within the sector.
  • Developing projects in collaboration with organizations focused on social innovation and artistic mediation to engage marginalized audiences.
  • Playing an active role in the life and vibrancy of the neighborhood by hosting free cultural events in public spaces, in collaboration with local organizations (film screenings, block parties, creative workshops, and more).
  • Establishing an archive center to preserve the heritage of digital arts.

Your donations directly support all of these initiatives.

With its social economy model, all of the SAT’s revenue is reinvested into the needs of its mission, making it not only independent but also free to support projects that align with its values.

The autonomy and diversification of the SAT’s revenue are priorities to ensure the sustainability of the collaborations that thrive within it. We therefore need your support to maintain and develop all of our projects! Donations, regardless of their amount, are an essential financial resource and a concrete way to invest in the creativity of tomorrow.

RECOGNITION PLAN

Recognition plans remain valid for one full year from the date of the donation.

Monthly Donor

  • Tax receipt
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Privileges based on the total amount of your annual donation

Donations of $25 and above

  • Tax receipt

Donations of $50 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • One pair of tickets per year for the premiere of any screening in the Satosphère
  • Tax receipt

Donations of $100 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • Two pairs of tickets per year for the premiere of any screening in the Satosphère
  • Tax receipt

Donations of $500 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • Three pairs of tickets per year for the premiere of any screening in the Satosphère
  • One pair of tickets per year for a SAT production, in the Stratosphere and in the SAT Space
  • Tax receipt

Donations of $1,000 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • Name displayed in our rotation slideshow in the SAT lobby
  • Four pairs of tickets per year for the premiere of any screening in the Satosphère
  • Two pairs of tickets per year for a SAT production, in the Satosphère and in the SAT Space
  • Acknowledgment in the annual report
  • Tax receipt

Donations of $5,000 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • Name displayed in our rotation slideshow in the SAT lobby
  • Invitation and acknowledgments at annual recognition events
  • Invitation to all premiere screenings of the year in the Satosphère
  • Two pairs of tickets per year for a SAT production, in the Satosphère and in the SAT Space
  • A private tour of the SAT to discover the latest prototypes from our innovation department
  • Invitation to the residency showcases 
  • Acknowledgment in the annual report
  • Tax receipt and additional tax benefits, including the Québec government’s tax credit for first-time cultural donations (+25%)

Donations of $10,000 and above

  • Official recognition on the SAT website
  • Name displayed in our rotation slideshow in the SAT lobby
  • Invitation and acknowledgments at annual recognition events
  • Recognition in all relevant communications related to philanthropy
  • Two invitations to our annual fundraising gala
  • Invitation to all premiere screenings of the year in the Satosphère
  • Four pairs of tickets per year for a SAT production, in the Satosphère and in the SAT Space
  • Invitation to the residency showcases 
  • A private tour of the SAT to discover the latest prototypes from our innovation department
  • Preferential rates for space rentals
  • Acknowledgment in the annual report
  • Tax receipt and additional tax benefits, including the Québec government’s tax credit for first-time cultural donations (+25%)

First Major Donation in Culture

A first major donation in culture is a cash donation between $5,000 and $25,000 made by an individual to benefit a cultural non-profit organization (NPO).

In addition to having a significant impact on the projects that will receive this funding, your donation allows you to benefit from substantial tax advantages through an additional 25% tax credit, on top of the usual tax credit for charitable donations. In total, you could recover up to 75% of the amount of your donation!

If you choose to support SAT with your first donation in culture, please contact our Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Alexandra Kukuc ([email protected]).

Make a Donation

Join the donors of SAT and contribute to its growth! By making a donation of $25 or more, you will receive invitations to select events, exclusive offers, and a tax receipt.

Thank you to our donors!

Frederic Latreille, Marie-Pier Veilleux, Alexandra Baril, Sébastien St-Hilaire, Louis-Alexandre Gagnon, Ana Perez, Isabelle Rousset, Pascale Lefebvre, Rafine You, Frederic Latreille, Adam Simatos, David Alexandre Tanguay, Dominique Perras, Delphine Sautron, Ivan Giufra, Jennifer Jobin-Shaw, Clara Fasken, Catherine Deschâtelets

Ghyslain Gagnon, Gabriel Aucoin-Lo, Daniel Iregui, Amelie Duceppe, Jo-Anne Duchesne, Pascal Pelletier, Antonine Salina, Delphine Beauchamp, Marie-Christine Cojocaru, Nicola Tardif-Bourdages, Pierre Marcoux, Nicholas Roy, Nancy Benoit, Nicholas Chevalier, Pascal Nataf, Karine Sévigny, Olivier Goulet, Jeanne Dompierre, Maryse Chausse, Jeanne Dompierre, Mathieu Rochette, Gregory Moullec, Rachel Parent, Isabelle Lauzier, Frederic Senay, Marie-Christine Therrien

Rhyna Thompson, Jeanne Dorelli, Etienne Leblanc, Sébastien Dallaire, Julie Dalbec, Cédrick Pautel, Vincent Morisset, Céline Marcotte, Guillaume Bourassa, Florence Majérus, Mylène Ratelle, Amelie Richard, Claude Fortin, Philippe Belhumeur, Guillaume Aniorté, Jonathan Gravel, Nicolas Fonseca, Genevieve Roy, Julie Emond, Julie Bélanger, Nassib El Husseini, Jacques Deguise, Josée Bélanger, Alain Mongeau, George Krump, Thibault Couraud, Mathieu Roy, Beatriz Gomez, Jason Serfaty, Vincent Leclerc, Olivier Sirois, Julien Nepveu-Villeneuve, Marie-Laurence Tailleur Tremblay, Charles Lemay, Eloi Beauchamp, Yanick Macdonald, Thibaud Liné, Pierre Marchand, Christian Agbobli, Louis-Philippe St-Arnault, Anouk Ethier, Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon, Jonathan Rail, Rebecca Taylor, Anne-Marie Paquette, Celine Marcotte, Evelyne Côté, Thomas Payette, Terra Achtymichuk, Pascal Filion, Isabelle Brodeur, Francois Dufresen, Ana Gavrancic, Jean-Loïc Fontaine, Emily Paige, Catherine Lamarre, Chantal Pitre, Alexis Rivest, Éric Bédard, Nicolas Demers-Stoddart, Julien Pelletier-David, Hamie Robitaille, Sylvain Marotte, Guillaume Bourassa, Hélène David, Marc Leblanc, Guillaume Therien, Karine Gareau, Mourad Bncr, Catherine Brunelle, Jean-Martin Aussant, Michaël Richard, Francis Gélinas, Louis Jolicoeur, Carl Alexander

Luc Courchesne, Manuel Chantre, Marian Tremblay, Thomas Giboudeaux, Pascal Filion, Susan Gauvin, Hugues Monfroy, Rodrigo M da Cruz, Alain Saulnier, Hugues Monfroy, Julie René, Laurence D. McEvoy, Maika Houde, Denise Gourde