Donor Spotlight: Scott & Laura-Lee Lewis

For Scott and Laura-Lee Lewis, supporting the Shared Voices Campaign at Confederation Centre of the Arts is more than a philanthropic gesture. It’s a continuation of a lifelong relationship with a place that has brought joy, inspiration, and meaning to their lives.

Annual donors to the Centre for over a decade, Scott and Laura-Lee recently made a major gift to the Shared Voices Campaign, deepening their commitment to the Centre’s future. Their support reflects a shared belief in the importance of nurturing the arts on Prince Edward Island and preserving the Centre as a place of creativity and community.

Their connection to the Centre began in childhood. Laura-Lee fondly remembers the magic of seeing Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ as a young girl, while Scott recalls his sister Heather being so moved by the performance that she cried during the show. Since then, the couple has enjoyed many productions over the years. Among their favourites are Kronborg and Mary Queen of Scots, both of which left a lasting impression. More recently, the couple have enjoyed Maggie, Million Dollar Quartet, and Tell Tale Harbour.

Originally from Meadow Bank, Laura-Lee worked for many years at Norton’s Jewellers Ltd. and has long been active in volunteer work. She’s a member of the board of the Community Foundation of PEI, past president of the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty, a past board member of the QEH Foundation, a member of 100 Women Who Care, and a committed volunteer with the QEH Auxiliary.

Scott and Laura-Lee are both retired but remain deeply engaged in the community. Scott, who grew up in York, where he and Laura-Lee still live, volunteers as past-treasurer of First Baptist Church Charlottetown, donates plasma weekly, and walks dogs at the PEI Humane Society.

Their gift to the Shared Voices Campaign reflects their hope that the Centre will continue to be a place where Islanders of all ages can experience the transformative power of the arts.

“Confederation Centre has always been a part of our lives,” says Laura-Lee. “We want to ensure it continues to inspire future generations just as it inspired us.”

To Scott and Laura-Lee, the Centre represents something greater than the stage—it’s a symbol of community, culture, and continuity that continues to shape Island life.