About Us
The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) is an arts council based in Calgary, Alberta. The council was founded in January 2019 with the expressed purpose of connecting newcomer and immigrant artists, arts administrators and culture workers to the existing arts community in Calgary.
ICAI actively encourages diversity of expression and culture through the creation of a safe and welcoming community where newcomer and immigrant art workers feel confident to share their work and distinct cultural identities.
The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) is an arts council based in Calgary, Alberta. The council was founded in January 2019 with the expressed purpose of connecting newcomer and immigrant artists, arts administrators and culture workers to the existing arts community in Calgary.
ICAI actively encourages diversity of expression and culture through the creation of a safe and welcoming community where newcomer and immigrant art workers feel confident to share their work and distinct cultural identities.
Our MissionTo connect, empower, and advocate for immigrant and newcomer artists, arts administrators, creative professionals, and culture workers, by providing resources to support an inclusive environment so each artist can thrive.
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Our VisionTransforming the arts community in Calgary through opportunities designed for immigrant artists, arts administrators, creative professionals, and culture workers.
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What We Do
- We provide specialized information and resources for newcomer and immigrant arts and culture workers
- We create free, inclusive, and tailored programs and networking opportunities
- We provide support and mentorship for artistic growth and professional development
- We advocate for immigrant arts and culture workers to have safe spaces and opportunities by educating the arts community on how to make their spaces inclusive for newcomer arts workers
Land Acknowledgement
ICAI acknowledges that we stand on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuu T’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations. The City of Calgary is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Statement
ICAI advocates for all immigrant and newcomer artists and arts & culture workers, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical, and/or mental abilities.
We believe firmly, and are steadfastly committed, to fair and respectful treatment for all. ICAI works to create safe spaces in the arts and remove barriers to entry to ensure an arts community that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. This means making room for diverse voices for people from marginalized, disadvantaged, under-represented, and/or under-served communities such as: Indigenous, Black, people of colour, immigrants and newcomers, persons with physical or mental disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community.
Together we make art that is more powerful and together we make Calgary more beautiful.
We believe firmly, and are steadfastly committed, to fair and respectful treatment for all. ICAI works to create safe spaces in the arts and remove barriers to entry to ensure an arts community that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. This means making room for diverse voices for people from marginalized, disadvantaged, under-represented, and/or under-served communities such as: Indigenous, Black, people of colour, immigrants and newcomers, persons with physical or mental disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community.
Together we make art that is more powerful and together we make Calgary more beautiful.