Founders Circle membership invites you behind the scenes and into the spotlight, where your donation unlocks exclusive, immersive experiences.

The arts inspire, enlighten, and entertain us and this is your opportunity to take your experience deeper. Through a Founders Circle membership, you could have a seat at the table with Calgary’s best artists. Or ignite your love of music as you sit in intimate conversation with world renowned musicians and raise a glass with your fellow classic vinyl lovers. You could take a spin on the dance floor with world-renowned dancers or toast the holiday season with East Coast musical royalty.

You might even awaken your own artistic side, bringing your creative vision to life with the guidance of our teaching artists – no prior experience necessary!

There’s always more to explore at Werklund Centre: new friends, new perspectives, new moments of inspiration. Your membership opens the door to these experiences and makes a tremendous impact on our organization.

Membership Benefits

Friend $100 - $499

Official receipt for full donation amount for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Werklund Centre website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Werklund Centre Report to the Community
Invitation to attend one exclusive Founders Circle Event
Complimentary parking at one exclusive Founders Circle Event

Friend $100 - $499

Fellow $500 - $999

Official receipt for donation amount less $50 for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Arts Commons website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Arts Commons Report to the Community
Invitations to attend one exclusive Founders Circle Event
Complimentary parking at one exclusive Founders Circle Event
Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when the member attends up to two Arts Commons Presents performances*
Concierge Service - Priority Seating through the Development Office
Grateful acknowledgment on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the current Season

Fellow $500 - $999

Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499

Official receipt for donation amount less $150 for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Werklund Centre website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Werklund Centre Report to the Community
Invitations to attend all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary parking at all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when the member is attending select Werklund Centre Presents performances*
Concierge Service - Priority Seating through the Development Office
Grateful acknowledgment on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the current Season
Front of the line ticket purchasing privileges for select performances at Werklund Centre
Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Werklund Centre

Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499

Founder - Silver Tier $2,500 - $4,999

Official receipt for donation amount less $250 for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Werklund Centre website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Werklund Centre Report to the Community
Invitations to attend all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary parking at all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when the member is attending select Werklund Centre performances*
Concierge Service - Priority Seating through the Development Office
Grateful acknowledgment on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the current Season
Front of the line ticket purchasing privileges for select performances at Werklund Centre
Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Werklund Centre
Invitation to attend the Mayor's lunch for arts champions
Invitation to attend the Founders Circle Dinner with some of Calgary's most celebrated artists

Founder - Silver Tier $2,500 - $4,999

Founder - Gold Tier $5,000 - $9,999

Official receipt for donation amount less $250 for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Werklund Centre website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Werklund Centre Report to the Community
Invitations to attend all exclusive
Founders Circle Events
Complimentary parking at all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when the member is attending select Werklund Centre performances*
Concierge Service - Priority Seating through the Development Office
Grateful acknowledgment on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the current Season
Front of the line ticket purchasing privileges for select performances at Werklund Centre
Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Werklund Centre
Invitation to attend the Mayor's lunch for arts champions
Invitation to attend the Founders Circle Dinner with some of Calgary's most celebrated artists
Invitation to dedicate a performance presented by Werklund Centre programming
Complimentary use of the Founders Room for a private event (subject to availability)

Founder - Gold Tier $5,000 - $9,999

Founder - Platinum Tier $10,000+

Official receipt for donation amount less $250 for tax purposes pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations
Grateful Acknowledgement of your name on the Werklund Centre website
Grateful Acknowledgment of your name in the Werklund Centre Report to the Community
Invitations to attend all exclusive
Founders Circle Events
Complimentary parking at all exclusive Founders Circle Events
Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when the member is attending select Werklund Centre performances*
Concierge Service - Priority Seating through the Development Office
Grateful acknowledgment on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the current Season
Front of the line ticket purchasing privileges for select performances at Werklund Centre
Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Werklund Centre
Invitation to attend the Mayor's lunch for arts champions
Invitation to attend the Founders Circle Dinner with some of Calgary's most celebrated artists
Invitation to dedicate a performance presented by Werklund Centre programming
Complimentary use of the Founders Room for a private event (subject to availability)
Invitation to align your gift towards a programming priority at Werklund Centre

Founder - Platinum Tier $10,000+

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 – 6 PM

ON STAGE WITH SLEEPY HOLLOW

with Alberta Theatre Projects & Old Trout Puppet Workshop

We’re teaming up with Alberta Theatre Projects to bring you a truly one-of-a-kind evening around The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s spectacular presentation of Sleepy Hollow.

Sneak backstage, meet the artists, and stay for the dress rehearsal. This is a chance to step behind the curtain, connect with fellow Founders Circle members, and enjoy a spine-tingling evening of artistry and imagination.

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