As a long-time Great Falls resident and the current chair of The Arts of Great Falls, I would like to publicly thank TD Bank for quickly becoming a vital and very generous member of the Great Falls family. From their tasteful branch design to an over-the-top grand opening party, it was clear from the beginning that they wanted to connect with our small community. But what has impressed me the most is their immediate and tangible monetary support of many of the local organizations that make Great Falls the wonderful place it is.
TD Foundation and TD Bank have partnered with The Arts of Great Falls, providing us with the vital support necessary to teach art classes, rent studio space to artists, and to underwrite exhibitions and festivals for this Artful Place. They have also provided Great Falls Studios with prize money and an ongoing “Petite Gallery” exhibition wall right in the bank, joining the other studios for the First Friday Art Walk in the Village.
Their community support has gone well beyond Great Falls art organizations. TD Bank has also provided support for the Great Falls Trailblazers, helping to keep our rural community walkable, and next month underwrite the Great Falls Fireworks – a long-time family favorite that has been perennially underfunded – as a Platinum Sponsor. Finally, they sponsored and have been a welcome presence to our Saturday Farmer’s Market.
So, thank you to TD Bank for realizing that having a location in Great Falls can go well beyond simply setting up shop and doing business with our residents. They have shown that they not only understand, but are willing to very generously support many of the organizations that help keep this community the Great Place it is. On behalf of all of us, thank you.
Richard Kelly
Chairman, Board of Directors
The Arts of Great Falls