<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">International Avenue Arts and Culture Community (IAACC)&rsquo;s mandate is to support arts and cultural initiatives in Greater Forest Lawn. The organization has been an arts mover and shaker in East Calgary since 2001.&nbsp;The organization is inclusive and diverse serving the communities of Greater Forest Lawn. Fostering a creative place where everyone can feel included.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IAACC is the heART of the commUNITY when it comes to free arts programming for the community, supporting artists of all ages giving them an economic uplift, and celebrating diversity through the arts by way of free community events. IAACC also collaborates with Fuse33 Makerspace through an Artist in Residency program, supporting even more artists through Fuse33&rsquo;s unique art facility, teaching new skills and building and inclusive, accessible community.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About the event<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IAACC started LanternFest in 2022, coining the phrase &ldquo;celebrating lantern diversity&rdquo;. LanternFest was inspired by the German Lantern Festival which allows the community the create lanterns and go on a lantern walk through the neighborhoods. As IAACC is a diverse organization, we included other aspects of Lantern Festivals around the world.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At LanterFest, attendees experience making lanterns, learning about lantern history and lanterns festivals around the world through our educational banners, taking part in some &ldquo;carnival activities&rdquo; such as face painting, caricatures, henna, balloon twisting and watching street performers. At dusk, everyone gathers, and we go for a walk with our lanterns, lighting up the neighborhood with smiles and lanterns! When we arrive at Unity Park, guests are treated to illuminated art installations and illuminated performers. (In 2023, we also made floating lanterns which were placed in the Unity Park fountain in honor of Truth &amp; Reconciliation Day)<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;" style="list-style-type: disc; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2025 dates: October 4</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2026 dates: September 26 or Oct 3</li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Benefits of This Event<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LanternFest is educational, interactive and inclusive. The event supports artists through exposure to their talents whether performance or visual. Celebrating diversity, allowing absolutely everyone to talk part in the event. Strengthening the community through the arts.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How You Can Help<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LanternFest is a smaller grassroots community event. Although it&rsquo;s small, it has big impact which requires volunteer and financial support to occur each year.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you would like to support this initiative, the following are a few ways that you can support the LanternFest:&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sponsorship levels:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;" style="list-style-type: disc; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cultural Entertainment Sponsorship ($500 each)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Art Installation Sponsorship ($500-$1000 each)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">General Event Sponsorship ($500 each)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">In-Kinds Donations = Food &amp; beverages for volunteers&nbsp;</li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Through the above sponsorship levels, your/your business can benefit from exposure at our event. Our sponsors receive: logo on website &amp; social media ads, acknowledgment on our social media, website and at the event, in annual report at our AGM; all ways in which your business could be recognized for your generous support.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This sponsorship greatly helps our event. Please complete the following for your sponsorship:&nbsp;<ol fr-original-style="list-style-type: undefined;margin-left:0in;" id="isPasted" style="list-style-type: undefined; margin-left: 0in; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Submit logo to finance@iaacc.ca by September 1 in jpeg or png format</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Notify if a representative will be attending the event by September 20 to finance@iaacc.ca (as a representative and/or if you will be setting up a small table with information)</li></ol>If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Kaylynn Millerfinance@iaacc.ca

International Avenue Arts and Culture Community (IAACC)’s mandate is to support arts and cultural initiatives in Greater Forest Lawn. The organization has been an arts mover and shaker in East Calgary since 2001. The organization is inclusive and diverse serving the communities of Greater Forest Lawn. Fostering a creative place where everyone can feel included. IAACC is the heART of the commUNITY when it comes to free arts programming for the community, supporting artists of all ages giving them an economic uplift, and celebrating diversity through the arts by way of free community events. IAACC also collaborates with Fuse33 Makerspace through an Artist in Residency program, supporting even more artists through Fuse33’s unique art facility, teaching new skills and building and inclusive, accessible community. About the eventIAACC started LanternFest in 2022, coining the phrase “celebrating lantern diversity”. LanternFest was inspired by the German Lantern Festival which allows the community the create lanterns and go on a lantern walk through the neighborhoods. As IAACC is a diverse organization, we included other aspects of Lantern Festivals around the world.  At LanterFest, attendees experience making lanterns, learning about lantern history and lanterns festivals around the world through our educational banners, taking part in some “carnival activities” such as face painting, caricatures, henna, balloon twisting and watching street performers. At dusk, everyone gathers, and we go for a walk with our lanterns, lighting up the neighborhood with smiles and lanterns! When we arrive at Unity Park, guests are treated to illuminated art installations and illuminated performers. (In 2023, we also made floating lanterns which were placed in the Unity Park fountain in honor of Truth &amp; Reconciliation Day) <ul><li>2025 dates: October 4</li><li>2026 dates: September 26 or Oct 3</li></ul> Benefits of This EventLanternFest is educational, interactive and inclusive. The event supports artists through exposure to their talents whether performance or visual. Celebrating diversity, allowing absolutely everyone to talk part in the event. Strengthening the community through the arts.  How You Can HelpLanternFest is a smaller grassroots community event. Although it’s small, it has big impact which requires volunteer and financial support to occur each year.  If you would like to support this initiative, the following are a few ways that you can support the LanternFest:  Sponsorship levels: <ul><li>Cultural Entertainment Sponsorship ($500 each) </li><li>Art Installation Sponsorship ($500-$1000 each)</li><li>General Event Sponsorship ($500 each)</li><li>In-Kinds Donations = Food &amp; beverages for volunteers </li></ul> Through the above sponsorship levels, your/your business can benefit from exposure at our event. Our sponsors receive: logo on website &amp; social media ads, acknowledgment on our social media, website and at the event, in annual report at our AGM; all ways in which your business could be recognized for your generous support.

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INTERNATIONAL AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY (IAACC)

### Context Profile for International Avenue Arts and Culture Community (IAACC)

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
The International Avenue Arts and Culture Community (IAACC) is dedicated to fostering arts and cultural initiatives in the Greater Forest Lawn area. Their mission is to enhance community engagement through various artistic and cultural programs, ensuring that the arts are accessible to all residents. IAACC aims to celebrate diversity and promote cultural understanding through creative expression and community collaboration.

#### 2. Type of Activities
IAACC engages in a variety of activities, including:
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: Notably, the "IAACC Charitable Parking" fundraiser held annually during GlobalFest, which supports arts and cultural programs.
- **Community Programs**: 
  - Artist in Residency Program at FUSE33 Makerspace.
  - Community art initiatives, such as murals in local gardens.
  - Free community art workshops and events.
  - Cultural events like the East Town Get Down music festival and the German Lantern Festival.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice used by IAACC is friendly, inviting, and community-oriented. Their communications are designed to be accessible and engaging, encouraging participation and support from the community. The language is straightforward and informative, with an emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
IAACC does not prominently feature emojis in their communications. Their content maintains a professional and clean aesthetic, focusing on clarity and straightforward messaging rather than casual or playful elements.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website, but IAACC is established as a community-focused nonprofit.
- **Scale**: The organization has conducted 6 total forms and 6 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with their community.
- **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed, the organization highlights the importance of their programs in enhancing community arts and culture.
- **Volunteer Info**: Volunteer opportunities may be available, but specific details were not mentioned on the website.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Style**: Use clear, concise language that is accessible to a broad audience. Avoid jargon and complex terminology.
- **Engagement**: Encourage community involvement and support through calls to action. Use inclusive language that invites participation.
- **Format**: Maintain a professional layout with easy-to-read formatting. Use bullet points for lists and highlight key information for clarity.
- **Personalization**: Incorporate personalized greetings in communications, as seen in their email campaigns (e.g., using the recipient's first name).

This context profile provides a comprehensive understanding of IAACC's mission, activities, tone, and communication style, which will aid in generating tailored and effective content for their audience.

INTERNATIONAL AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY (IAACC)

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