Elephant Artist Relief Society (EAR) is a registered charity that offers practical and emergency relief resources to creative professionals in the Calgary region.

EAR's emergency relief fund helps creative professionals mitigate crisis, creating a financial bridge over troubled waters, and laying the course back to making art. Workshops are also programmed throughout the year to impart financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, career strategies, as well as health and safety advice. The Society emphasizes community wellbeing and promotes artists' livelihoods, doing our part to cultivate a fertile and robust local arts industry.

Join the Herd : Become a Member of Elephant Artist Relief Society

For just $25 you too can be a Member! EAR is a member-driven organization, and is deeply rooted in your regional community, which is critical to our future success. Membership also comes with great benefits for you:

Membership e-card for your devices.
Access to Group Health Insurance (lower premiums, better coverage).
Members Discounts at businesses in the Calgary region.
Reduced pricing (or free access) to professional workshops and industry talks.
EAR updates and event schedules via our electronic newsletter.
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting.
Eligibility to run for a position on the Board of Directors.
An opportunity to contribute and develop skills through committee involvement.
An opportunity to work and connect with the broader arts community.
Special invitations to our social events and campaign projects.
Ongoing participation in the EAR herd of artists, patrons and supporters.

Use the drop-down menu in the donation window to select your membership option:

Angel: $500 and over.
Ally: $100
Advocate: $50
Ambassador: $25
Associate: $10

All Memberships expire April 30th of each year.

EAR's Year in Review - 17 years young!

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