Medalta was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1985 and recognized as a Provincial Historic Resource of Alberta in 1996.
Today, Medalta focuses on bridging Canada’s industrial clay heritage with the artistry of modern ceramics.
In July 2025, Medalta in the Historic Clay District introduced their new Executive Director, Jessica Whitford.
We’re Making Some Changes
We’re refreshing how we connect with our community and how we invite support for Medalta. This means our donation programs are getting an update too.
If you’d like to make a gift or learn more about ways to support us, please reach out directly to our Executive Director, Jessica Whitford:
📞 (403) 529-1070 Ext. 104
📧 Jessica@Medalta.org
You can also make an online contribution anytime through our secure CanadaHelps page here.
Your support keeps history alive, sparks creativity, and helps us share Medalta with the world. Thank you for being part of our story.
Where Your Support Goes
Every contribution helps us preserve Medalta’s historic buildings and collections, offer hands-on learning for all ages, and welcome artists from around the world to create in our studios. Your gift also supports community programs, exhibitions, and the care of our unique industrial heritage.
We take this responsibility seriously. Every dollar is used with care to protect our history, inspire creativity, and keep Medalta thriving for generations to come.
