Kaleido Festival takes many hearts, hands, and dollars. In order to remain a free and radically open arts festival we need the support of people like YOU!
🎨 Support Kaleido! Buy 50/50 tickets and help us keep the festival alive—400 volunteers, 600 artists, and YOU can make it happen! Let’s hit $30K! 🎟️
Be a neighbour: Build your community through art by donating to Arts on the Ave
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $5000 in 8 weeks! If we can raise $2000 or more in 8 weeks the Government of Alberta will match your donations!
When Ammar arrived in Canada from Syria
He was overwhelmed with gratitude, but faced severe challenges. He couldn't speak English, had no connections, and no job. Through volunteering at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse—Arts on the Ave's social enterprise on 118 Avenue—Ammar learnt Canadian culture, practiced and developed his English language skills, and found a community. Today, Ammar is our Lead Barista and food pantry coordinator. In this leadership role, he teaches new skills to our volunteers, has shared his generosity and has found a safe home.
When you support Arts on the Ave, you help us provide extensive neighbourhood programming. Which includes our free festivals, the Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September and Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival in January. Your support also helps build a community that is safe, welcoming to newcomers and minority groups, and celebrates our culture—all through the arts.
Give to Arts on the Ave today and be part of the transformation.
Game Night 50/50 Raffle at the Cabin Pub + Party
Join us at the Cabin Pub and Party this Monday, June 10th from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm to cheer on the Oilers in Game 2!
We'll be selling 50/50 tickets with all proceeds supporting Arts on the Ave's ongoing programs and initiatives in the Alberta Avenue District. Come out, have fun, and support a great cause!
Let's go Oilers!
Luncheon Fundraiser: Won't You Be My Neighbour?
Play hooky on your Friday afternoon and join us for a heartwarming luncheon fundraiser to support enrichment programs for underserved youth in the Northeast community. All you need is community, lunch, and some jam! Our menu features Nonna's tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and lunch treats! This fun 1960s lunch will be scrumptious and full of stories and opportunities.
Enjoy good food, good company, and live music by Folk musicians. Every bite counts, so come on out and make a difference in our neighbourhoods. Plus, receive a $50 tax receipt for the purchase of your ticket!
P.s. there is also a 50/50 Raffle for this fundraiser buy tickets here!
Go Elks Go!
Spring Pub Night Fundraiser
Grab your party hat and join us Friday, June 10 for our annual Pub Night fundraiser from 7 pm – 11 pm.
The Parkdale Cromdale Community League (11335 - 85 street) will be hosting us for the evening. Tickets are $20 which includes delicious finger foods, a silent auction, live entertainment and an Arts on the Ave membership! Food is prepared by our own Mary Ann who is our Carrot Operations Manager and Red Seal chef! It's going to be delicious!! And of course, being a pub night - there will also be a cash bar available.
One of our featured artists is Taylor Harp! After growing up in both Edmonton and Calgary, Vancouver based Taylor Harp is a singer-songwriter who has just released an EP as The Voyageur. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InnvcTnOsPs
Can't wait to see you all there!