Author of the article: Michele Jarvie
Publishing date: Apr 28, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read • Alberta Ballet company artists in Alice in Wonderland. This production is a favourite of patron Barbara Palmer, who just gifted $3 million to the ballet. Courtesy, Alberta Ballet. Photo by Ivan Karabobaliev /Calgary
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A longtime supporter has donated $3 million to the Alberta Ballet Foundation with hopes it spurs other arts lovers to give back to cultural institutions.
“Supporting the arts everywhere is important but, in Alberta, it’s critical because we are geographically separate. If we want to see great talent, we must provide for it here. We can’t just drive to Montreal or Vancouver for the night. And there is no substitute for a live performance,” said Barbara