Art3 Foundation
humanity connects
· A non-profit cultural foundation

Art connects humanity across every border.

A free platform for the performing arts · concerts, contemporary dance, theatre, and workshops from artists worldwide. Fair pay for creators. Universal access for all.

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A foundation built on a single conviction: art belongs to everyone.

We exist to dismantle the gates between artists and audiences. Across every border · geographic, economic, cultural · Art3 Foundation streams the world's finest performing arts freely, while paying creators what they're worth.

Calgary · 2026 The Founder

Art3
Presents

Curated for you 3 Categories
Live
Coming Soon
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Art3 Live
Real-time performances · Global artists
Coming 2026
All disciplines
Soon
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Phenomena of Sound
Art3 Originals · Debut production
2026
Multidisciplinary
Premiere
On Demand
Coming Soon
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Art3 Archive
Curated performances · Watch anytime
Coming 2026
All disciplines
Soon
·
Artist Interviews
Behind the work · Stories from the studio
Coming 2026
Documentary
Soon
Art3 Selects
Public Domain · Historical Archive
· Art3 Originals presents

Phenomena
of sound

2026 Coming soon Live Global stream Art3 Original

A space for every creative voice

Art3 is home to musicians, painters, dancers, singers, actors, writers, poets, photographers, sculptors, filmmakers and every creative soul in between. If art is part of your life, you belong here.

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01Musician

Welcome, musician

Composer · Pianist · Singer · Guitarist

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02Dancer

Add your name

Contemporary · Ballet · Theatre · Flamenco

03Visual artist

Become a member

Painter · Sculptor · Photographer · Digital

04Writer

Your story starts here

Poet · Novelist · Playwright · Journalist

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05Actor

Join the stage

Theatre · Film · Opera · Television

06All artists

Be part of Art3

Free membership · Global community

Join the community — Free →

Programs that move culture forward

Beyond streaming, Art3 Foundation runs four core programs that fund artists, build community, and prove that cultural equity is more than a slogan.

· Program 01

Art3 Live

On Demand · Curated arts content coming to our platform. Meanwhile, explore our YouTube channel for a preview of what's ahead.

Art3 Originals presents
Phenomena of Sound
Coming Soon
· Program 02

Artist Grants

Micro-grants for emerging artists with no production budget. Each recipient streams on Art3 Live.

Apply now
· Program 03

Global Residency

Find the best residency that fits your practice. Curated opportunities across multiple countries · housing, stipend, and production support included.

Learn more
· Program 04

Education Initiative

Arts workshops in public schools across underserved areas. Students receive professional arts training designed to spark lifelong creativity.

For schools
· Art3 Originals

Art3 Magazine

A publication dedicated to the creative world — artists, movements, ideas, and stories that shape culture. Our editorial team is curating the first issue.

Art3 Originals presents
Phenomena of Sound

Our debut issue — an exploration of sound, music, and the artists who shape how we listen to the world.

Coming Soon

Our goals.

500+
Artists supported worldwide
50+
Countries represented
70%
Of donations paid directly to artists
100%
Free access for global audiences

Our team

The people behind Art3. A small team building a foundation for artists, audiences, and culture without borders.

Iliana MTP

Iliana MTP

Chief Executive Officer

Iliana MTP, Graphic designer and creative entrepreneur based in Calgary. Founder of Art3, a Canadian non-profit foundation dedicated to creative communication, artistic promotion, and design. She leads the organization's strategic vision, institutional partnerships, and the expansion of its creative platforms, including ART3 Magazine and its gallery and design services.

Iliana MTP

Chief Executive Officer

Jessica Chiapa

Jessica Chiapa

Chief Operating Officer

Jessica Chiapa, Mexican visual artist based in Calgary, with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts with a specialization in Painting. Her practice explores different techniques on canvas, drawing from identity, ancestry, and nature as sources of self-knowledge. As COO of Art3, she oversees the foundation's daily operations, coordinates the team, manages the logistics of exhibitions and workshops, and maintains relationships with artists, allies, and sponsors.

Jessica Chiapa

Chief Operating Officer

Almendra Vergara

Almendra Vergara

Creative Director

Almendra Vergara, Multidisciplinary artist with a trajectory spanning more than 50 theatre, opera, and television productions. Her practice encompasses mural painting, set design, prop making, and mixed media. She leads the creative direction of exhibitions and the editorial curation of ART3 Magazine.

Almendra Vergara

Creative Director

Be the change that moves culture forward.

Art3 Foundation is built by people who believe art transforms communities. We welcome volunteers in event coordination, social media, translation, photography, design, education, and community outreach. No experience required — just passion for the arts.

Events

Help organize exhibitions, concerts, workshops and cultural gatherings across Calgary.

Communications

Support our social media, newsletter, photography, translation, and content creation.

Education

Assist in arts workshops, school programs, and mentorship initiatives for emerging artists.

A Canadian charity built to channel money where it belongs · to the artists creating and the audiences experiencing. We exist because culture should not be a luxury good.