Community Impact
Become a cSPACE Champion
You Can Help Artists Thrive
There is a wealth of undiscovered power and energy within the fabric of our city. Ambitious, talented and hard-working people are eager to bring their ideas and innovations to wider audiences and engaged markets.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Individual Donation
Support cSPACE with a gift of any amount. Your contribution fuels creativity and is directed to where it’s needed most.
Your donation to cSPACE, no matter the size, supports our operations, strengthens our creative community, and goes directly to the area of greatest need. All eligible gifts receive a tax receipt, and evey contribution makes a meaningful impact.
Monthly Donation
Become a monthly donor and provide steady, reliable support for Calgary’s creative community. Even small monthly gifts create a big impact over time.
Monthly giving is an easy way to offer sustainable support that helps cSPACE plan ahead and stay resilient. Your ongoing contribution provides stability for the artists, organizations, and programs that bring our spaces to life.
Donation Of Stock Or Securities
With a donation of Securities or mutual funds, capital gains tax does not apply, allowing you to give more.
Donating stocks or securities is a tax-effective way to support cSPACE. By giving them directly, you eliminate the capital gains tax you’d pay if you sold the assets first, allowing you to contribute more. Contact us to learn how to complete a gift of securities.
Program Support
Elevate your impact by directing your donation to one of our programs that supports emerging and practicing artists and creatives within the community. Support programs like our Sandbox Sessions, Emerging Artist Exhibition Opportunities and Showcase series.
By supporting these programs donors play a direct role in fostering the next generation of Canadian artists. Their contributions help remove financial and logistical barriers for young creatives, empowering them to share their voices with the community. Donor support ensures that emerging talent is seen, celebrated, and given a real platform to begin building a sustainable career in the arts
Program Support: Local musician
This initiative supports a local musician with a paid opportunity to perform at cSPACE community events including the outdoor market and Showcase Series. $300 supports one local musician.
If you are interested in directing your support to a specific program please contact Deeter Schurig at deeter.schurig@cspaceprojects.com to arrange your gift.
Program Support: Emerging Visual Artist
This initiative provides access to exhibition space within cSPACE Marda Loop for an emerging artist free of charge for a month. $400 supports one emerging visual artist with space and communications support.
If you are interested in directing your support to a specific program please contact Deeter Schurig at deeter.schurig@cspaceprojects.com to arrange your gift.
Sandbox Session Residency
Sandbox Sessions is a Creative Desk Residency that supports artists by providing access to a co-working desk within our Sandbox space. The goal is to promote visibility for emerging or independent artists. $500 supports one artist for a month-long residency, with added peer connection and communications support.
If you are interested in directing your support to a specific program please contact Deeter Schurig at deeter.schurig@cspaceprojects.com to arrange your gift.
Become a Theatre Star!
Every seat in the theatre tells a story of generosity, creativity, community and the belief in the power of the arts to bring people together.
Through our Theatre Stars Dedicate-A-Seat campaign one of those seats can now hold your name or the name of a loved one, it’s a special opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of our theatre and the artists who bring it to life. By naming a seat, you’re helping us preserve a welcoming, accessible space where voices of all backgrounds can be heard and celebrated.
Support Level: Front Row Champion ($5,000)
A top-tier supporter, your donation will play a crucial role in sustaining our theatre's state-of-the-art equipment and operations, helping to nurture artistic experiments with the best provisions for success. At this donation level, an artist performance at a community event will be dedicated in your honour. Plaque size: 3 x 6.5"
At this level your name will be engraved on a plaque and installed on a seat in the front two rows of the theatre.
Click here to submit your pledge and claim your seat! https://form-can.keela.co/TheatreStars
Support Level: Orchestra Patron ($2,500)
This generous gift will ensure we continue to host diverse and high-quality performances and community events, enriching the cultural fabric of Calgary. Plaque size: 2.7 x 5.5"
At this level your name will be engraved on a plaque and installed on a seat in the middle rows of the theatre.
Click here to submit your pledge and claim your seat! https://form-can.keela.co/TheatreStars
Support Level: Encore Enthusiast ($1,000) - SOLD OUT!
Your contribution will help us maintain affordable rental rates, allowing emerging artists to showcase their talents and inspire our audiences. Plaque size: 2.5 x 4.5"
At this level your name will be engraved on a plaque and installed on a seat in the back row of the theatre.