Where stories survive - and voices rise.
THE ARTISTÈ FOUNDATION
The Artistè Foundation is a Canada-based arts and cultural operating organization supporting newcomers in Canada through storytelling and community-based visual arts programming.
We provide inclusive, trauma-informed creative opportunities that support artistic participation and expression.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide newcomers in Canada with opportunities to participate in the arts through inclusive, community-based creative programming.
TOP STORY:
Artistè Foundation Expands Access to Mental Health Care for Newcomers Through Partnership with Albanian Community Mental Health
New Partnership Expands Access to Mental Health Services.
Artistè Foundation is proud to partner with Albanian Community Mental Health (ACMH) to help connect women, refugees, and immigrants with accessible mental health services, including information about reduced-fee options and services available through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for eligible clients.
Read the announcement → HERE
OUR VALUES
Art
Storytelling
Belonging
Cultural Diversity
We celebrate the richness of diverse cultures and support their contribution to Canada's evolving arts landscape.
Trauma-Informed Practice
We approach our work with compassion, dignity, and care, recognizing the unique experiences and strengths of participants.
Storytelling & Creative Expression
We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and the arts to inspire connection, understanding, and change.
Artistè Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and Arts Committee providing strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and accountability for all arts programming
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OUR VISION
BEHIND EVERY NEWCOMER IS A LIFE LEFT BEHIND AND A FUTURE WAITING TO BE BUILT.
A Canada where newcomers are empowered to express their creativity, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant society through the arts.
Flagship Project '25@25"
Presented at Parliament of Canada
25
Refugee Leaders Recognized
Building Impact Through Partnership with Canada's Parliament.
500+
Community Members Engaged on events.
Over 500k views on social media platforms. Five-Star Google Reviews.
National
First organization of Albanian heritage to operate nationally and also the first organization with an arts mandate.
Our Impact
Engaging newcomer women and communities across Canada through workshops, storytelling initiatives, and public arts programming.
Core Areas of Work
Institutional Recognition & Partnerships
From Local Impact to Global Recognition
The Artistè Foundation has engaged with cultural, community, and public institutions in Canada and internationally through its arts programming, public events, and storytelling initiatives. Participants and supporters have included representatives from UNHCR, the Senate of Canada, provincial and federal government offices, diplomatic missions, and international cultural organizations.
This engagement reflects the Foundation's growing role in advancing cultural participation, inclusion, and community connection through the arts.
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