Festival Greetings
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone taking part in the 19th annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival.
This event offers a wonderful opportunity for everyone in attendance to experience a wide array of artistic and cultural performances, including music, dance, theatre, and interactive activities.
I would like to thank the organizers for bringing this event to the community. You can take pride in your commitment to bringing people together through the arts.
Please accept my best wishes for a memorable experience.
The Honourable Tanya Fir
Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women
Welcome to the 19th year of the Kaleido Family Arts Festival!
This annual festival is a community-driven celebration of the arts that takes place in the heart of Edmonton during Alberta's Month of the Artist and Culture Days. Every September,we take extra time as a province to recognize artists and how their work reflects who we are, shares our stories and enriches our lives.
Alberta's government is proud to support Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society. This festival has become a staple in Alberta's art scene. With diverse artistic disciplines represented, the Kaleido Family Arts Festival offers opportunities for attendees to experience art in new and exciting ways.
I want to recognize the leadership of Arts on the Ave for organizing this vibrant event every year and acknowledge the sponsors and hundreds of volunteers that bring this festival to life.Your support allows our local artists with an opportunity to inspire their fellow Albertans.
Enjoy this year's festival!
Honourable Randy Boissonnault
Member of Parliament | Edmonton Centre
On behalf of the Government of Canada, and as the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival.
Congratulations to the entire team at Arts on the Ave for a fantastic nineteen years of hosting this festival. For almost two decades, Kaleido Festival has showcased local talent through your lively art, performances, markets, and delicious food. Most importantly, this festival is a celebration of Edmonton’s multicultural communities, and our shared love for the arts!
This year's theme, "Hearts a Meltin!", captures the profound love and dedication that all creatives - like you - put into their work, and in turn, moves us and offers fresh perspectives. With the very best of Edmonton on stage at the Kaleido Festival, this annual event reflects the traditions and creativity, forming our city’s dynamic tapestry. Attendees have a lot to look forward to, with over 500 talented artists supported by more than 300 incredible volunteers - the nineteenth Kaleido Festival will be the best one yet!
As Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, I would like to thank each of the dedicated and wonderful Arts on the Ave team members and volunteers for pouring their hearts and souls into bringing this year’s festival to fruition.
Please accept my warmest welcome and best wishes for continued success.
Honourable Blake Desjarlais
Member of Parliament | Edmonton Griesbach
Tansi neighbours! Welcome to Alberta Avenue & Kaleido Fest 2024, here on Treaty 6 Territory.
I am honoured that the most vibrant and creative festival in our city takes place in Edmonton Griesbach. Thank you, Hiy Hiy, to Arts on the Ave, the volunteers and sponsors who make this possible.
As thousands of visitors explore the Ave this weekend to take in the stunning and transformative art on display, I hope we all take time to reflect on the importance of building inclusive and accessible communities through art and culture.
I hope this weekend will inspire you to create your own art in whichever medium you choose and share that art with others as a gift to your community. Have fun on the Ave and please continue to support local artists!
His Worship Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
Mayor | City of Edmonton
On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, welcome to the Kaleido Family Arts Festival 2024: Hearts a Meltin’! The arts are integral to every part of our city. The welcoming spirit that helps newcomers find community, our economic and social well-being, even our place names and infrastructure — every aspect of our lives is touched by Edmonton’s diverse artists and art organizations.
With accessibility and inclusivity at the heart of their work, Arts on the Ave offers all Edmontonians the opportunity to explore the joy and power of artistic expression at the Kaleido Festival. These three days are a brilliant collaboration between artists, volunteers and community members who light up the neighbourhood with this kaleidoscope of creativity and surprises.
Thank you to Arts on the Ave for your commitment to using the arts to build more inclusive, open and understanding communities.
Enjoy the festival!
Message from Honourable Janis Irwin
M.L.A. | Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood
Friends, welcome to the 19th annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival here on Treaty 6 territory! Kaleido is truly one of my favourite festivals of the year!
This year’s Hearts a Meltin’ theme is a reminder of the love and spirit that bind the many vibrant communities that I’m so proud to represent. As always, I’m grateful to the Alberta Avenue residents who welcome us into their neighbourhood this weekend and throughout the year.
Thank you so much to the incredible Arts on the Ave team, their dedicated volunteers, and the talented and generous artist participants for all they do to promote the arts in our communities, not just during their fabulous festivals, but all throughout the year.
On behalf of Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and our entire team, I wish you all a very happy Kaleido Fest!
See you on the Ave!
Councillor Ashley Salvador
Councillor | Ward Métis
On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, welcome to the Kaleido Family Arts Festival 2024: Hearts a Meltin’!
There’s nearly always a festival happening in our city, and each one highlights a unique part of what makes Edmonton so special.
The Kaleido Festival is defined not just by its location in the heart of Ward Métis, but by its enthusiastic celebration of all artforms presented in every corner of Alberta Avenue. Exploring the festival, it feels like hundreds of artists and art pieces have burst out of the buildings and spilled out into the neighbourhood, beautifully illustrating the openness and vibrancy of Ward Métis.
I am grateful for the work that Arts on the Ave does to bring Edmontonians together in celebration of the transformative power of the arts. Thank you to the many volunteers and artists sharing your talents and skills, and to the businesses and residents along the avenue for being such wonderful hosts!
Enjoy the festival!
Chief Dale McFee
Edmonton Chief of Police
On behalf of the Edmonton Police Service, I extend a heartfelt welcome toeach of you joining this vibrant celebration of art and community.
The Kaleido Family Arts Festival beautifully showcases the diverse tapestry of our city, bringing together individuals from all walks of life in a spirit of creativity and togetherness.
As you embrace this year's theme, "Hearts A Meltin'," and engage with the artists while exploring the vibrant array of performances, exhibits, and interactive displays, you'll witness how art can inspire, uplift, and connect us all. Having a grassroots arts festival of this magnitude in the Alberta Avenue district not only helps to continue to transform the neighborhood but also strengthens connections among residents and enhances the overall sense of well-being in the community.
None of this would be possible without the passion and dedication of the Arts on the Ave members, along with the ongoing support of numerous local businesses and volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to make the arts accessible to all.
Kaleido demonstrates how imagination and community can unite to create a brighter future for everyone. I hope you feel inspired to share your vision and talents with the community, enriching our city’s cultural mosaic in the process.
Enjoy this remarkable festival!
