Support the 2021 Tattoo Production
At the Tattoo, we strive to celebrate and honour those who serve. By supporting the show, you’re making a direct investment in that mission. Here are some examples of what your donation could do:
- Cover the production costs of a historical costume
- Provide lunch for a performance group during Tattoo rehearsals
- Contribute to the Tattoo’s over $4,000 annual dry-cleaning costs
- Help us provide free tickets for youth and veterans
Your gift—in any amount—makes a real difference.
Access great benefits and enhance your Tattoo experience by joining one of our annual giving programs
TATTOO
FRIENDS
For annual gifts of
$100-$249
Your gift could purchase paint required to paint the world’s largest indoor stage every year before opening night.
Your gift could contribute to the cost of creating ID badges required for each of our over 1,000 cast, volunteers and staff.
TARTAN SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$250-$999
Your gift could pay for the licensing fee of one of the many tunes you hear played in the show.
Your gift could help cover the costs of transporting a visiting group and their gear from the airport to downtown Halifax.
PIPER
SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$1,000- $2,499
Your gift could help cover the cost of lighting an entire scene for all 8 performances.
Your gift could cover the rental cost of a forklift required for light and truss hanging, which takes a full work crew five days, on average, to build the stage and complete the truss hang before rehearsals can begin.
CHAIR’S
CIRCLE
For annual gifts of
$2,500 or more
Your gift could help cover the cost of transporting, housing and feeding a visiting performing group for the duration of Tattoo rehearsals and performances.
Your gift could help cover the cost of one shuttle bus for the duration of Tattoo rehearsals and performances.
For complete list of recognition benefits please click here.
Other Ways to Give
By Phone – with a credit card by calling us toll free (within Canada) at 1-800-563-1114 or 1-902-420-1114
By Mail – complete the donation form and send along with your cheque made payable to:
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation 170 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 3 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L9
*For security purposes, please do not send cash in the mail. Instead, visit us in person at the address above to make your cash donation. Round Up to Give with Mylo – When you sign up for the Mylo app, they round up every purchase you make to donate the spare change to the charity of your choice. It’s now even easier to fit charitable giving into your life and your budget. Click here to learn more.
To donate securities or for more information about supporting the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation please contact:
Scott Long
Managing Director/Director of Development
1-902-420-4624
Email Scott
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society
Charitable Registration #: 897866661RR0001
Mission: To honour Canada’s Armed Forces, RCMP and other first responders and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability.
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation
Charitable Registration #: 892202326RR0001
Mission: The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation is a registered not-for-profit charity. Funds raised primarily support the long-term viability of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo by providing a stable financial base for the ongoing operation of the Tattoo and various programming. Additionally, the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation aims to support projects that reflect and promote the historical, cultural and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and of Canada. It also contributes to and promotes a vibrant and richer performing arts community on which the Tattoo can draw.