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2025 was a great success!

 

Donate now to help provide community, inclusivity, creativity, and excellence for generations to come!

It's Time to Build...TOGETHER!

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$342,552                        towards our $400,000 goal

updated 1 February 2026

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 Help reach goal of 31 

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Goals achieved to date...
Property Ownership     $137,600
Architectural Design    $29,479
Feasibility Study     $50,340

to stimulate the
economy of the Foothills region through the development of this much needed publicly accessible
and inclusive creative space.

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John Barlow

Member of Parliament

Foothills

High River is an a very underserved market with a high interest in performing arts.

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The Venue Feasibility Study 2022

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The High River Performing Arts Foundation (HRPAF) is poised to transform downtown High River, Alberta, with "The Venue," a pioneering multi-purpose creative and performing arts hub. This project stands as a beacon of cultural revitalization and economic rejuvenation, designed to cater to the artistic and community needs of people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. By establishing a purpose-built facility, HRPAF aims to enrich the cultural fabric of the region, drawing visitors and residents alike into a dynamic space of creativity and connection.

Invest in The Venue now...for generations to come!

By providing a venue where artists can thrive, we are not only investing in their growth and success, but also nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates and champions the arts.

 

Graham J

Donor

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Donations made through Canada Helps

will receive a Charitable Tax Receipt 

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Pledge now and pay later

We are so thankful for those who are a part of our founding donor pool!

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Donate now and help name your favourite people on the Founding Donor Wall of The Venue for generations to come!

Do you have a question?
Would you like to start a different naming campaign?

Email Michael

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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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Registered Charity #770402535 RR0001

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.

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

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.​

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