On July 2nd, 2024, the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) hosted an event during which Reinhart Weber and the Weber Foundation generously donated $22 million to local organizations in the community, including MCC.
The MCC has a longstanding relationship with the Weber Foundation, which funded the establishment of its building before donating it to the Town of Midland. Today, MCC Incorporated operates as a charitable organization, leasing the building from the Town of Midland to benefit the community.
The Weber Foundation's recent gift ensures sustained annual support for the next 20-25 years, crucial for maintaining the basic operations of the building, covering essentials such as gas, hydro, water, and electricity. Despite this substantial support, MCC continues to rely on sponsors and donors to fund its diverse programming. This ongoing support is pivotal in enabling MCC to provide a wide range of cultural events and initiatives for the North Simcoe region.
Over the years, MCC has been fortunate to receive strong support from local donors and businesses.
With the backing of foundations like Weber and the community's unwavering support, MCC has navigated through the rocky waters of the pandemic and resumed near full-capacity operations. In 2023 alone, MCC hosted over 90 events and established the MCC Gallery of Indigenous Art, along with recently hiring a Curator/Indigenous Gallery Programming Coordinator.
Looking ahead, MCC remains committed to fostering a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem in North Simcoe, reliant on continued support from the community, sponsors, and donors to sustain its mission.