Help Us Keep Live Performance Alive in Vermilion!

For 50 years, the Vermilion Allied Arts Council has been bringing the magic of live music and performing arts to our community. Since 1975, we’ve filled the Alumni Hall Theatre with unforgettable moments — from the soul-stirring sounds of jazz and bluegrass to the energy of Celtic reels, heartfelt tributes to legends like Gordon Lightfoot and Patsy Cline, and powerful performances from artists both international and homegrown.

We’ve cheered for local talent like Amber Bauer and Abygale Durie, been swept away by the Ratte String Trio’s holiday harmonies, and connected as a community through music and theater that moves, inspires, and unites.

But now, we’re at a crossroads.

Before COVID, our shows drew crowds of over 200 people. These days, attendance has dropped, and the financial strain is real. Our small but passionate council continues to work tirelessly to bring incredible performances to Vermilion — not just for entertainment, but to keep the arts alive and thriving in our town.

Performers consistently tell us how special Vermilion’s live music scene is — how rare it is to find such a welcoming, enthusiastic audience in a rural community. We don’t want to lose that. And we don’t want to lose you.

We need your support.
Your donation, no matter the size, helps us continue this legacy. It helps cover artist fees, venue costs, and all the behind-the-scenes work that brings world-class music right to our doorstep. Through the Crowdfunding Alberta platform, 50% of all contributions will be matched, up to a total of $5,000. This matching opportunity allows us to amplify every donation and maximize community impact. Charitable tax receipts will be given for any donation of $20 or more.

If live music and theater in Vermilion have ever made you smile, sing, tap your toes, or feel more connected — please consider giving back.

Let’s keep the music playing, together.
Donate today. Be part of something beautiful.

Thank you for standing with us.

—The Vermilion Allied Arts Council