Calgary Arts Academy Foundation

The Calgary Arts Academy Foundation is a Canadian registered charity established in 2008 dedicated to supporting the programming and infrastructure of the Calgary Arts Academy, a unique public charter school in Alberta. The foundation is composed of volunteer members from Calgary’s arts and business communities and works to ensure financial stability for the delivery of inclusive Arts Immersion education at the academy[2][5].

Purpose and Activities

The foundation’s primary purpose is to provide funding and resources for the continuation and enhancement of Arts Immersion learning programs at Calgary Arts Academy. This innovative educational approach integrates the Alberta curriculum with the five fine arts disciplines—music, visual art, dance, drama, and literary art—aiming to develop confident learners and spirited citizens. The Calgary Arts Academy is notable for being the only school in Canada that employs full-time artists alongside qualified teachers to deliver public education through Arts Immersion[2][5].

Relationship with Calgary Arts Academy

Calgary Arts Academy Foundation supports Calgary Arts Academy’s mission by funding programming and infrastructure that promote an inclusive, individualized, and multi-disciplinary arts education environment. The academy itself is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta Public Charter school that fosters creativity and learning through arts integration. The foundation’s support is essential in maintaining the quality and accessibility of this distinctive educational model[1][2][3].

Governance and Community Involvement

As a registered charity, the foundation operates with volunteer leadership drawn from Calgary’s arts and business sectors, demonstrating strong community engagement and commitment to arts education. It adheres to regulatory standards set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency and holds a valid charitable registration number (848383055RR0001)[2][5].

Impact

Through fundraising and donor support, the Calgary Arts Academy Foundation helps prepare students to become future leaders by delivering world-class Arts Immersion education in a supportive and creative setting. Its work ensures that the academy’s innovative approach to combining arts and academics remains financially sustainable and accessible to a diverse student body[1][2][5].