Additional ICAI Information
MISSION
To connect, empower, and advocate for immigrant and newcomer arts professionals by providing resources to support an inclusive environment where each individual can thrive.
VISION
Transforming the arts community in Alberta through opportunities designed for immigrant and newcomer arts professionals.
VALUES
Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion, we harness creativity to enrich culture, foster community through authentic relationships, and inspire with passion and kindness.
EDIA Statement
At ICAI, we are wholeheartedly committed to advocating for the rights and opportunities of immigrant and newcomer arts professionals, transcending barriers of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic background, language, citizenship, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and physical and mental abilities.
Our unwavering belief in the principles of fairness and respect fuels our dedication to forging safe and inclusive spaces within the arts. We are steadfast in dismantling barriers to foster an equitable, diverse, and accessible arts community, with a particular focus on amplifying voices from marginalized, disadvantaged, under-represented, and under-served communities.
This unwavering commitment has given rise to a vibrant and accessible arts community, where diversity and inclusion are embraced. ICAI has succeeded in creating a welcoming sanctuary for artistic growth, regardless of one's identity. The amplification of marginalized voices strengthens our collective arts sector, enriching the cultural mosaic of our province, where every creative individual can thrive. Together, we forge art that resonates more deeply and enhances the beauty of Alberta.
Strategic Plan
We are dedicated to serving Alberta’s community of immigrant and newcomer arts professionals through a strategic framework aimed at ensuring sustainable programming and robust community support. Our commitment to accountability and transparency underscores our reliance on the support and inspiration drawn from Alberta’s thriving arts sector.
Annual Reports
ICAI prioritizes accountability and transparency, supporting Alberta’s immigrant and newcomer arts professionals. We operate on a sound basis of the best industry practices and standardized procedures as a non-profit organization.
Our Supporters
We are extremely proud and honoured to have worked alongside so many incredible and generous partners to create meaningful and impactful programs and opportunities for our community of immigrant and newcomer arts professionals.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we live, work, and make art on the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 territories of the many Indigenous and Métis nations in Alberta, as well as all the other Indigenous community members who live within these territories. We respect the land we live on, and we also acknowledge there’s unresolved history in these Treaties. We publicly commit to advancing reconciliation, and make intentional efforts toward ending systemic racism through our work in the community as we continue to celebrate and protect the diverse cultures, languages, traditions, and history that existed here before Canada.