IAACC Invites You to Celebrate 25 years of Arts & Culture!
Arts Around the World Gala
Friday November 13th, 2026
Polish Canadian Cultural Centre
This gala celebrates the ethnic diversity of East Calgary through an array of cuisine, music, art and dance from various cultures around the globe. The evening will also highlight IAACC’s accomplishments over the past 25 years, complemented by cultural entertainment, a silent auction, door prizes, and various engaging activities.
Contribute to a lasting impression on the arts ecosystem!
By attending the gala, you are building upon the legacy IAACC has created over the last 25 years. IAACC has supported:
Proceeds from this event
Go to support barrier-free programming for artists of all ages and stages, arts & cultural programming and providing educational opportunities. IAACC is building an inclusive, accessible community while creating an environment where artists can increase economically their practice. This raises the socio-economic status of the individual by developing innovative businesses through economic stability.
Your Support
IAACC’s Around the World Gala is an ideal occasion for your company to express gratitude to clients, staff, and volunteers through a Christmas party alternate where you don’t have to do any work to put it together!
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Ticket Information
A portion of each ticket includes a charitable tax receipt.
**If purchased before August 31, 2026, the donation portion of the ticket will be matched up to 50% through the Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink program. This is the perfect time to stretch your contributions even further.
Sponsorship Information
Choose one of our sponsorship packages to make a significant impact while promoting your business to key leaders in our community. We expect over 250 attendees at this pre-ticketed event, including numerous influential figures from both the business & government sectors and the ethnic community.
Contact: Kaylynn Miller, Executive Director finance@iaacc.ca
Silent Auction Donations
IAACC invites your business to contribute to supporting artists and barrier-free arts & cultural programming through in-kind donations, that will be auctioned off at the 25th Anniversary Gala. As a thank you for your contributions, your business will be added to our “Friends of IAACC” sponsorship level.
Contact: Kaylynn Miller, Executive Director finance@iaacc.ca
Dinner Menu – coming soon
Program – coming soon
El Sistema Calgary Multicultural Orchestra Foundation – Speech from D
Live Painting– Gurmeet Kaur will be painting onsite, creating a one of a kind piece to be auctioned at the end of the evening.
Silent Auction
Hand Fans – chance to win prizes