INTRODUCTION:

First I should introduce myself! I am Andy Krehm, husband of the late Donna Jean Stover-Krehm. She always liked to be called DJ or Donna Jean but never Donna!

Donna Jean passed away peacefully on November 15, 2011. She fought a tough year long battle with Leukemia but in the end, the disease won.

Like many people, DJ was a multi-faceted person with lots of life experiences and stories to tell. But not many of us will be leaving behind an edifice and legacy like she did!

Donna Jean was the founder and driving force behind the creation and realization of the Arcadia Artists’ Co-operative!

Physically, Arcadia is a 7 story, 110 unit building located at 680 Queens Quay West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the west end of Harbourfront. The building was completed in 1986.

Today, It is one of several co-ops in a sea of condos but is clearly distinctive in one respect.

IT IS A CO-OP FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE ARTS!

Further, it is a co-op for all people who work in the arts, from box office managers to visual artists to musicians, etc, etc. In other words, pretty much anyone who works in or is directly associated with the arts is eligible for membership. This is unlike some other artists’ co-ops which are only for one facet of the arts, i.e., visual artists.

Before I continue, I should mention you are welcome to share your thoughts of and experiences with DJ by clicking on the “leave a reply” button or anytime by scrolling down to the end of this post. If you have a private comment, please email me: andy@silverbirchprod.com

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