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Community Makes a Difference

Friends of HeARTS

HeARTS is made possible by a community of generous artists, studios, venues and creatives who believe in the power of the arts to change young lives. We're grateful to the friends below for sharing their time, talent and support.

Studios & Arts Providers

Studios and arts organizations that have partnered with HeARTS.

Pinnovate DIY Art Studio storefront with signs for art classes and camps

Pinnovate DIY Art Studio

Pinnovate supported HeARTS’ first sponsored child with a 50% discount, helping funds raised at the first HeARTS event go farther.

Visit Pinnovate

Musicians & Performing Artists

Musicians and performers who have donated their talent to support HeARTS.

Two women holding ukuleles beside the water, with The Crickettes written across the photograph

The Crickettes

The Crickettes generously played at HeARTS’ first-ever event at the Border Crossing Pub.

Visit The Crickettes
Steven Morton smiling in a dark jacket against a grey background

Steven Morton / Aida Cupcake

Steven Morton brought his delightful drag alter ego, Aida Cupcake, out in support of HeARTS’ first event.

Visit Steven Morton
Tia Maria smiling with bright red hair and glasses, wearing a black sequined top

Tia Maria

Tia generously discounted her karaoke host services for our second event, Karaoke for a Cause, at the Citadel Community Association Hall.

Visit Tia Maria
Black-and-white portrait of Chris Tesarski wearing glasses, a dark jacket and a white shirt

Chris Tesarski

A seasoned performer with past roles in Calgary Opera productions and Gilbert & Sullivan works, Chris donated his talents as a featured performer for our Karaoke for a Cause event.

Photographers & Creatives

Photographers, designers and creatives who help us share our story.

Colin Bicknell resting his cheek on his hand against a dark background
Photo by Melissa Hamera.

Colin Bicknell

Colin’s photography is helping us share HeARTS’ story. He came on board as our official photographer for our first event at the Border Crossing Pub.

Colin Bicknell on Instagram

Venues & Community Partners

Venues and community partners who generously host and support our events.

A logo with the words Border Crossing Pub
Photo from the Border Crossing Pub Facebook community.

Border Crossing Pub

Border Crossing Pub generously supported and hosted HeARTS’ first community variety show in Calgary. The event raised enough to sponsor a child to attend an arts camp.

Border Crossing Pub on Facebook