Pay It Forward

Building a Creative Community for All

At the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, we believe that art and culture are most powerful when they are accessible to everyone. Our Pay It Forward initiative is at the heart of our commitment to inclusivity.

Pay it Forward!

What is Pay It Forward?

It is a simple, community-driven model of support. This program ensures that our events and programs remain open to all members of our community, regardless of their financial circumstances.

If you are in a position to give: Your contribution directly sponsors the participation of others. Your generosity sustains our programs, creates equitable access, and ensures our doors stay open to the entire community.
If you are unable to contribute: You are always welcome here. Your presence and participation enrich our collective cultural life, and we are glad to have you.

How Your Support Makes a Difference

When you choose to Pay It Forward, you aren’t just making a donation—you are investing in a space where everyone belongs. Your gifts help us:

Remove financial barriers to contemporary art.
Sustain diverse cultural programming.
Foster a welcoming environment for every visitor.

Help us keep the arts accessible.

Ian Johnston 'Fine Line: Check Check' // Community Tour

Gao Yujie 'Flowing To Unsettle' // Community Outreach

BC’s Office Of The Human Rights Commissioner 'From Hate To Hope' // Community Partnership

Erin Scott '9/3' // Community Participation

Michaela Bridgemohan // Community Workshop

Postcard Project // Community Exhibition

Chandler Burnett 'Strawberry Juice' // Community Exhibition

Postcard Project // Community Reception

Hear From Our Community

“I have always appreciated the Alternator's support of emerging artists as a space that provides opportunities to artists to share their work with our community. The Alternator celebrates artistic diversity and inclusivity through artists' unique perspectives and experimentations, which makes viewing contemporary art exciting and thought-provoking for me. I believe this is a way to learn and understand our world in important ways, especially through the connection of others.”

- Volunteer