Edmonton Galleria

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• Answers current and future demands for accessible, creative and affordable rehearsal and performance space in Edmonton.
• Creates a new, world class downtown campus that meets University of Alberta high priority needs and replaces existing campus facilities in dire need of replacement.
• Creates a self-funding Edmonton Cultural Trust Foundation, an additional funding source for arts facilities and programs in Edmonton.
• Supports City Council’s desire to revitalize downtown Edmonton
• Complements, strengthens and enhances the existing Arts District.
• Generates significant economic spin-offs.
• Large majority of funding coming from private contributions and sources.
• Requires no direct operating or maintenance subsides from the Government of Alberta or the City of Edmonton.
• The financial and operational risk is borne by the EDACC Foundation, not the City of Edmonton. The development of the Edmonton Galleria Project is a P4: a Philanthropic, Not-for-profit, Public, Private Partnership. All project revenue will be reinvested in the project. The self-sustaining financial model projects no operating or maintenance subsidies from the City of Edmonton. The location is north of 103A Avenue across from City Hall.