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About the Foundation

The High River Performing Arts Foundation is a registered charity leading the development of a 26,000 sq ft accessible, inclusive and collaborative hub for the creative and performing arts.  

 

The Venue will provide entertainment and inspiration to seniors, adults, teens and children from all cultural and economic backgrounds,  Artists representing all disciplines, and the technicians that support them, will thrive with access to purpose built facilities, professional equipment and increased opportunities to perform, create and collaborate.

 

Mission Statement:

To provide a vibrant and inclusive facility for creative expression and community connection in the Alberta foothills. The High River Performing Arts Foundation supports artistic growth, empowers talent, and engages the community with accessible and inspiring cultural experiences

 

Vision Statement:

To be a purpose-built facility for arts and culture at the heart of our community where creativity flourishes, diverse voices are celebrated, and people come together to create and be inspired

 

Values Statement:

We believe in fostering creativity, collaboration, and community by operating an inclusive, accessible space for artistic expression, promoting, sustainability, excellence, and meaningful connection to the arts

  • Accessibility:  Ensuring the arts are open to all

  • Collaboration:  Partnering with organizations and artists to expand opportunities

  • Community:  Building connections and fostering local pride through shared experiences

  • Creativity:  Encouraging artistic exploration, innovation and new ideas

  • Excellence: Upholding high standards in programming and community engagement

  • Inclusivity:  Creating a welcoming space that embraces diversity and amplifies all voices

  • Sustainability:  Supporting the long-term growth of the arts in High River and surrounding area

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At FAIM, we have been deeply grateful to The Venue's commitment to community inclusion.

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Gerry McCallum

Executive Director

FAIM

To have this opportunity even as a beginning musician is so amazing

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Chelsea Bustin

Festival Director

HLMF

The Venue ensure we will grow our local arts scene and give local artists opportunities

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Craig Carswell

Red Black Recording

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There is a need in our town for a space to provide art classes on a regular basis​

 

Ani Carlson

Local Artist

We would like to take this opportunity as a settler organization to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney First Nations. We would also like to acknowledge the Otipemisiwak Government of the Metis District 1.
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Mission Statement:

To provide a vibrant and inclusive facility for creative expression and community connection in the Alberta foothills. The High River Performing Arts Foundation supports artistic growth, empowers talent, and engages the community with accessible and inspiring cultural experiences

Vision Statement:

To be a purpose-built facility for arts and culture at the heart of our community where creativity flourishes, diverse voices are celebrated, and people come together to create and be inspired

Values Statement:

We believe in fostering creativity, collaboration, and community by operating an inclusive, accessible space for artistic expression, promoting, sustainability, excellence, and meaningful connection to the arts​

Registered Charity #770402535 RR0001

The Venue

125 5th Avenue SW; High River, Alberta

hrpafoundation@gmail.com

403 601 3960

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 5084; High River, AB; T1V 1M3

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