B/A is pleased to announce dates for the 2019 Alberta artsvest program. Funding for this phase of the artsvest program, which will run from 2019-2021, is provided by Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council and Calgary Arts Development, along with Canadian Heritage.

A national matching incentive and mentorship training program for small and medium arts, cultural and heritage organizations across Canada, artsvest uses a unique funding model that leverages federal and local government funding to trigger direct, private sector contributions. It was first launched in 2005 and to date, over 1,800 organizations from across Canada have participated in artsvest, forming over 4,800 partnerships with business and raising over $21M in new private sector investment. The overall impact of artsvest to Canada’s cultural sector is $29.25M.

Participants benefit from one-on-one, peer-to-peer and group mentorship sessions that provide comprehensive training, resources, and expertise in sponsorship, marketing and board governance. artsvest also provides matching funds that give organizations added incentive to maximize business support in the cultural sector and establish long-term successful business and arts partnerships.

Alberta information sessions will be held at the following locations and dates:

*Note: In order for organizations to participate in artsvest, a representative from your organization must attend one of the following information sessions.

Info Session #1
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Chuck Maclean Arts Centre, Arts Studio A, 4809 52 Street, Camrose

Info Session #2
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, Kinross Room, 10440 108 Avenue NW, Edmonton (Reception to follow from 5-6pm)

Info Session #3
Date: Thursday, June 20, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: cSPACE King Edward Studio Theatre, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary

Info Session #4
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Medalta, 713 Medalta Avenue SE, Medicine Hat

Info Session #5
Date: Thursday June 27, Time TBC
Location: Online session due to wildfires, Northern Alberta

To learn more about artsvest Alberta, please contact:

Allison Moore
Program Manager, artsvest Alberta
T: 403.852.8461    E: allison@businessforthearts.org

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