Why does Wordfest charge fees for school visits?

Artists presented at the Festival are professionals who have spent years perfecting their craft, and they represent the highest standards of quality in presentations to youth. They bring a wealth of talent and insight from their education and experience to their presentations, and provide a valuable service that complements and enhances the school curriculum. Like other professionals, they charge for their time and they often travel from afar to attend the Festival in Calgary. Since charitable donations, sponsorships and public funding are not always enough, ticket sales help offset the costs of bringing world-class artists to Wordfest.