Flourish Emerging Artists & Calligraphers Society · Alberta, Canada
The Flourish Emerging Artists & Calligraphers Society exists to ensure that talent is never held back by circumstance — supporting the next generation of Alberta's creative voices through the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art and our growing programme of online learning, scholarships, and opportunities.
Our Mission
"The Flourish Emerging Artists & Calligraphers Society exists to ensure that talent is never held back by circumstance. Every artist remembers the person who believed in them first — we are that belief, made tangible. Through scholarships that ease the burden, workshops that build the craft, exhibitions that create the audience, and a community that says: you belong here. We believe that art changes communities, that letters carry meaning beyond words, and that the next great Alberta voice deserves a stage. We help emerging artists and calligraphers find their footing — and flourish."
Our Programs
Every program is rooted in the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art and our online learning community — and grows from there. We are building something meaningful, one opportunity at a time.
Scholarship opportunities for emerging artists and calligraphers are awarded through the Flourish Festival and our online class programme — covering tuition, materials, and access to world-class instruction that would otherwise be out of reach.
✦ Linked to the Flourish Festival & online classesHands-on learning opportunities through the Flourish Festival programme and our growing catalogue of online classes — connecting emerging artists and calligraphers with established voices who are generous with their knowledge.
✦ Through the Festival & online learning programmeEmerging artists and calligraphers are given a platform within the Flourish Festival programme — real audiences, real feedback, and the kind of recognition that changes the trajectory of a creative career.
✦ Currently part of the Flourish Festival programmeA network of artists, calligraphers, educators, and supporters who show up for each other — online, at the Festival, and across Alberta. Because creative life is richer when you don't walk it alone.
✦ Online & at the Flourish Festival, AlbertaWho We Support
Painters, mixed-media artists, illustrators, and printmakers at the beginning of their professional journey.
Hand-letterers and calligraphers developing their practice — from traditional scripts to contemporary lettering arts.
Those taking their first steps into a professional creative practice — wherever they are in that journey.
Our focus is Alberta — supporting the creative community that calls this extraordinary province home.
You belong here, and your work matters.
— Flourish Emerging Artists & Calligraphers Society
The Society was formed alongside the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art — growing from a shared belief that the creative community in Alberta deserves more than applause. It deserves investment.
How We're Funded
The Society is funded through a combination of commercial partnerships, individual donations, and proceeds from the Flourish Field Guide and Festival. Every dollar flows directly into scholarships and programmes for emerging artists and calligraphers.
Proceeds from every stop partnership in the Field Guide — Alberta's curated arts travel guide — flow directly into the Society's scholarship and programme fund. Businesses that join the guide become supporters of the next generation.
A portion of Festival revenue directly funds Society programming — connecting the Festival's world-class faculty and audience with emerging Alberta talent through scholarships, workshop access, and exhibition opportunities.
Our growing online learning programme creates both scholarships and funded placements — giving emerging artists and calligraphers access to high-quality instruction wherever they are in Alberta.
Anyone who believes in what we're building can support the Society directly — whether you're an art lover, a collector, a business, or a former emerging artist yourself. Every contribution makes a tangible difference.
Join Us
Whether you're an emerging artist, an established creative, a business, or simply someone who loves art — there is a place for you in the Flourish community.
Are you an emerging artist or calligrapher in Alberta? Get in touch to find out about current scholarship and programme opportunities through the Festival and online classes.
Support the next generation of Alberta's creative community with a donation to the Society. Every contribution funds real scholarships and real opportunities.
Donate Now →Join the Flourish Field Guide as a stop — or sponsor a scholarship directly. Businesses that invest in the guide invest in emerging Alberta artists.
Know an emerging artist who needs support? Share the Society with them. The best referral is a word from someone who cares.
Contact
Whether you're an artist seeking support, a business exploring partnership, or a donor wanting to give — reach out. We respond personally to every message.
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