Ethnik Festivals Association urgently requires a 15,000 sq ft space to sustain our art cultural programs and operations.
This space will support:
Ethnik Learning & Empowerment Program:
Year-round classrooms for arts/cultural education (equipment: $250K)
Community Hub:
Commercial kitchen for cultural cooking classes ($200K), dance rehearsal studios ($150K)
Medium/Large-Scale Events:
Capacity for 500+ attendees to host our annual cooking contest/Alberta Culture Days ($500K)
Impact of Donations:
Your support will create a year-round hub for:
✔️ Youth mentorship through arts/cultural training
✔️ Inter-generational bonding via shared culinary/dance experiences
✔️ Economic opportunities for local artists/instructors
✔️ Accessible programming celebrating Calgary’s diversity
This space will eliminate our reliance on temporary venues, ensuring consistent, high-impact programming for 5,000+ annual participants.
Total funding needed: $1.1M for rent/renovations, equipments, and 3 years of operational stability.