Events
What to ExpectThrough thoughtfully curated events, the Chan-Kent Foundation brings together donors, partners, and creative leaders to celebrate achievement and expand opportunity in the fashion, design and arts community. These gatherings serve as dynamic platforms for connection—showcasing scholarship recipients, sharing stories of impact, and inspiring continued investment in education.
Ongoing Events
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating our scholarship recipients and the future of creative education. Our signature family-style dinners bring together community, connection, and shared purpose—helping grow our gifts to support the next generation of artists and designers.
The Chan-Kent Foundation was thrilled to moderate a panel discussion for our scholarship recipients, interested students and representatives from the garment industry, followed by an opportunity to connect and network.
Panelists included:
Paul King, KenDor Textiles Ltd.
Kristen Hanson, Wealth Manager, Royal Bank of Canada
Maneli Nourbakhsh, Creative Consultant
Jason Philips, Skout Agency
Industry leaders from showrooms, fabric and garment manufacturing, design, and finance shared insights, knowledge, and real-world experience to help guide attendees as they explored pathways into the art and design industry.
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