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Every artist remembers the person who
believed in them first.
We are that belief. A Canadian nonprofit dedicated to preserving and advancing the written arts — supporting emerging artists through scholarships, education, and community.
✦ Talent should never be held back by circumstance
✦ Art changes communities
✦ Letters carry meaning beyond words
Flourish Emerging Artists & Calligraphers Society is a Canadian nonprofit dedicated to preserving and advancing the written arts. We remove financial barriers through scholarships, create educational opportunities for artists of every age, support the preservation of cultural lettering traditions, and build a thriving creative community where emerging artists can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of calligraphy.
Learn More About Our Mission →Four Ways We Open Doors
Every program is rooted in the Flourish Festival of Letters & Art and our online learning community — and grows from there.
Scholarships
Covering tuition, materials, and access to world-class instruction that would otherwise be out of reach.
6 awarded in 2025 →
Workshops & Mentorship
Connecting emerging artists with established voices who are generous with their knowledge.
Exhibitions & Showcases
Real audiences, real feedback, and the kind of recognition that changes a creative career.
Community & Connection
A network of artists, calligraphers, educators, and supporters across Alberta and beyond.
Read their stories →
Stories From the Written Arts
Conversations with the artists, teachers, and preservationists keeping the written arts alive.
6
Scholarships Awarded in 2025
$8,400
Raised for Scholarships & Instructors
2
Emerging Instructors Compensated Internationally
Early-Career Creatives Ready to Grow
Emerging Visual Artists
Painters, mixed-media artists, illustrators, and printmakers at the beginning of their professional journey.
Emerging Calligraphers
Hand-letterers and calligraphers developing their practice, from traditional scripts to contemporary lettering arts.
Students & Early Practitioners
Those taking their first steps into a professional creative practice, wherever they are in that journey.
Alberta-Based Artists
Our focus is Alberta, supporting the creative community that calls this extraordinary province home.
Every Purchase Powers a Possibility
The Society is funded through commercial partnerships, individual donations, and proceeds from the Flourish Field Guide and Festival. Every dollar flows directly into scholarships and programmes for emerging artists.
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The Flourish Field Guide
Proceeds from every stop partnership in the Field Guide flow directly into the Society's scholarship and programme fund.
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The Flourish Festival of Letters & Art
A portion of Festival revenue directly funds Society programming, connecting world-class faculty with emerging Alberta talent.
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Online Classes & Learning
Our growing online learning programme creates both scholarships and funded placements for emerging artists.
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Individual & Corporate Donations
Anyone who believes in what we're building can support the Society directly. Every contribution makes a tangible difference.
Be Part of Something That Matters
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Apply for Support
Are you an emerging artist or calligrapher in Alberta? Get in touch about current scholarship opportunities.
See Scholarship Details →💛
Make a Donation
Support the next generation of Alberta's creative community. Every contribution funds real scholarships and real opportunities.
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