Calgary's Arts Commons receives $75M donation, largest in Canadian history, for modernization and expansion.
Calgary's Arts Commons is set to receive a historic $75M donation from the Werklund family, marking the largest known philanthropic donation to the performing arts sector in Canadian history. The funds will support the complex's modernization and expansion, with the new building set to open by the 2028-29 season, boosting seating capacity by 45%. The project is part of Calgary's larger economic goal to attract people to the downtown area and diversify the local economy.
June 26, 2024
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