Be a neighbour: build your community through art by donating to Arts on the Ave

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $5000 in 8 weeks! If we can raise $2000 or more in 8 weeks the Government of Alberta will match your donations!

When Ammar arrived in Canada from Syria

He was overwhelmed with gratitude, but faced severe challenges. He couldn't speak English, had no connections, and no job. Through volunteering at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse—Arts on the Ave's social enterprise on 118 Avenue—Ammar learnt Canadian culture, practiced and developed his English language skills, and found a community. Today, Ammar is our Lead Barista and food pantry coordinator. In this leadership role, he teaches new skills to our volunteers, has shared his generosity and has found a safe home.

When you support Arts on the Ave, you help us provide extensive neighbourhood programming. Which includes our free festivals, the Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September and Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival in January. Your support also helps build a community that is safe, welcoming to newcomers and minority groups, and celebrates our culture—all through the arts.

Give to Arts on the Ave today and be part of the transformation.

Make a meaningful difference—It's Giving Tuesday

Dear friends and supporters of Arts on the Ave,

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but the year's biggest deal awaits you! After a weekend of shopping indulgences, #GivingTuesday is a day to give back and support the causes YOU believe in. This year, find true value by donating to Arts on the Ave charity. Not only will you be supporting the local arts and entertainment that enrich you and your family, but also the equity, health, safety, and vibrancy of Edmonton's core communities.

How does it work? Art has the ability to transcend cultural boundaries and act as a strong binding force that unites people no matter where they are from. That ability is only possible when art is accessible to everyone. With your donation, you are helping us create safer places with creative spaces. By bringing art and beauty to Alberta Avenue, Arts on the Ave supports local artists and encourages positive activity and engagement among residents, business owners, and visitors. This year, we focused on food security, neighbourhood safety, and community arts through our projects: Families Helping Families, Green Alleys, Kaleido Family Arts Festival, Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival, The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, and more!

In honour of Giving Tuesday, we think we're a good choice! Make your dollar go a little further this giving season and donate to Arts on the Ave registered charity with a one-time donation or monthly to provide ongoing support for our programming and many other amazing projects. If there was ever a day to make a contribution to our small charity, it’s today! Your generous donations, volunteerism, and the sharing of our story are helping to regain life, connectivity, and joy in the Alberta Avenue District.

Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is a registered charity, and we would be pleased to offer a tax receipt for your donation. Thanks for being a difference-maker!

Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse is happy to announce its annual fundraiser:

The Ultimate Garage Sale

Donate: When cleaning out your closets this spring, set aside your items and drop them off between May 9 to May 12 at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 – 118 Ave). Items must be in working/good used condition. 

The Sale: On Saturday, May 13 (from 8am - 4pm) come bargain hunt through treasures, wheel & deal, and make us an offer! Everything must go!

All proceeds from sales support Arts on the Ave. (Arts on the Ave is a registered Canadian Charity).

If you have questions about items to donate or about the sale, please call us at (780) 471-1580. 

Spring Pub Night Fundraiser!

Grab your party hat and join us Friday, June 10 for our annual Pub Night fundraiser from 7 pm – 11 pm.

The Parkdale Cromdale Community League (11335 - 85 street) will be hosting us for the evening. Tickets are $20 which includes delicious finger foods, a silent auction, live entertainment and an Arts on the Ave membership! Food is prepared by our own Mary Ann who is our Carrot Operations Manager and Red Seal chef! It's going to be delicious!! And of course, being a pub night - there will also be a cash bar available. 

One of our featured artists is Taylor Harp! After growing up in both Edmonton and Calgary, Vancouver based Taylor Harp is a singer-songwriter who has just released an EP as The Voyageur. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InnvcTnOsPs

Can't wait to see you all there!