Aberdeen Cultural Centre

What Aberdeen Cultural Centre does

Aberdeen Cultural Centre (legal entity: Centre culturel Aberdeen Inc.) is a private non-profit cultural centre operating from a heritage school building converted in 1986 at 140 rue Botsford, Moncton, New Brunswick. The Centre functions as a multi-tenant cultural hub and event venue for the Acadian and Francophone community, housing approximately 15-18 resident member organizations spanning theater (Satellite Théâtre, Les Productions DansEncorps), dance (École DansEncorps), visual arts (Galerie Sans Nom, Imago printmaking studio, Galerie 12), literary and film festivals (Festival Frye, FICFA), a professional artists association (AAAPNB), and ancillary services including a daycare (La Floraison, Club 6-12) and the Les Brumes du Coude bistro restaurant.

The Centre's core assets are physical and programmatic. The flagship facility is the Salle Bernard-LeBlanc, a 300-capacity multi-purpose performance venue on the third floor configurable for concerts, cabaret, conferences, and cinema screenings. Secondary space includes the Galerie Françoise-Chamard-Cadieux for exhibitions and book launches, plus artist studios rented to individual creators. The organization runs an in-house ticketing platform (Billetterie) integrated with LePointdeVente, a partnership distribution channel for touring comedy content with Les Productions du Rire and Le Théâtre La Comédie Montréal, and a CanadaHelps donation portal for public fundraising.

The revenue model is a hybrid of non-profit funding streams: competitive-rate venue rentals to the artistic community, third-party ticketing commissions on hosted events, restaurant and seasonal terrace operations through Les Brumes du Coude, federal/provincial/municipal government grants (most recently CAD 605,000 in August 2023 for infrastructure and accessibility upgrades), and public donations. GTM is direct and relationship-driven, with no outside sales motion. The organization employs 1-10 staff, is governed by a Board of Directors, and operates exclusively in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada with no plans or signals of geographic expansion.

Name

Aberdeen Cultural Centre

Legal name

Centre culturel Aberdeen Inc.

Website

https://centreculturelaberdeen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aberdeen Cultural Centre is a non-profit cultural hub in Moncton, New Brunswick, operating from a converted 1986 heritage school building that houses roughly 15-18 resident artist organizations and serves the Acadian and Francophone community through venue rental, event ticketing, and government-funded programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Venue Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Cultural venue rentals
• Performance space management
• Artist studio leasing
• Community arts programming
• Heritage building operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of performance spaces and gallery at competitive rates for the artistic community for theatrical productions, dance residencies, book launches, concerts, and other events.
2. Restaurant Operations (Les Brumes du Coude): Restaurant and bistro operations within the cultural centre, managed separately but operating on-site. Also manages the 50-seat cultural terrace during summer season.
3. Government Grants: Federal, provincial, and municipal government funding for infrastructure improvements, accessibility upgrades, and programming support.
4. Event Ticketing: Ticket sales for performances and events hosted at the Centre's venues.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centre culturel Aberdeen operates a converted heritage school building as a multi-disciplinary cultural hub, providing venue rental services (including the 300-seat Salle Bernard-LeBlanc performance hall and the Galerie Françoise-Chamard-Cadieux exhibition space), artist studio and office leasing to resident cultural organizations, online event ticketing, and an on-site bistro with a seasonal terrace (Les Brumes du Coude). The organization serves Acadian and Francophone artists, cultural organizations, and community event renters in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Product overview

The Centre culturel Aberdeen is a unified cultural hub operating as both a multi-tenant facility and event venue. The core offering consists of the heritage building housing the Salle Bernard-LeBlanc (a 300-capacity performance hall), gallery spaces, and artist studios rented to member organizations. Supporting services include an online ticketing platform (Billetterie) for events, and Les Brumes du Coude bistro operating within the same building. The Centre hosts approximately 15 resident member organizations spanning theater, visual arts, dance, music, and community services, all contributing to a diverse cultural ecosystem under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre culturel Aberdeen (Cultural Centre Facility) Multi-disciplinary cultural community centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, offering venue rentals, event programming, and workspace for artists and cultural organizations housed in a converted heritage school building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Salle Bernard-LeBlanc Multi-purpose performance venue on the 3rd floor of Centre culturel Aberdeen with capacity for up to 300 people, suitable for concerts, screenings, conferences, cabaret layouts, and other events. Available for rental at competitive rates for the artistic community.
• Galerie Françoise-Chamard-Cadieux Gallery space within the Centre culturel Aberdeen suitable for book launches, art exhibitions, and cultural events, located inside a secure, welcoming heritage building.
• Billetterie (Event Ticketing Service) Online ticketing service for spectacles and events held at the Centre culturel Aberdeen, operated in partnership with the LePointdeVente third-party ticketing platform.
• Les Brumes du Coude On-site bistro restaurant serving French-inspired Acadian cuisine with 40 indoor seats plus a 50-seat seasonal cultural terrace, providing dining services for Centre visitors and event attendees.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Les Productions du RireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Le Théâtre La Comédie Montréal to present comedy shows at the Centre. Les Productions du Rire partners with the Centre to host comedy events in the Salle Bernard-LeBlanc.
• Le Théâtre La Comédie MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company producing comedy shows presented in partnership with Les Productions du Rire at the Centre culturel Aberdeen.
• CanadaHelpsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform partner enabling public donations to support the Centre's operations, programming, and community cultural activities.
• Les Brumes du CoudecoreOthersRestaurant bistrot operated by chef-propriétaire Michel Savoie, located within the Centre since December 2014 in a former classroom of the Aberdeen school. Manages a 50-seat cultural terrace during summer season (2017). Provides on-site dining services for Centre events and visitors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centre des arts de Shawinigan: Regional multidisciplinary cultural centre in Quebec operating performance venues, galleries, and artist residencies. Directly comparable as a mid-size Canadian heritage-anchored cultural venue serving Francophone communities with mixed tenant and rental programming.
• Centre culturel de Chicoutimi: Quebec-based cultural centre offering performance, exhibition, and community programming space. Comparable multi-purpose venue model serving Francophone populations with similar rental and ticketing revenue mix.
• Maison de la littérature: Quebec literary and cultural venue housed in a heritage building, providing performance, exhibition, and literary programming space. Directly comparable heritage-venue, Francophone cultural programming, and multi-tenant operations model.
• La Maison de la culture de Gatineau: Municipal cultural facility in Gatineau offering performance halls, galleries, and community programming. Comparable multi-purpose cultural venue serving Francophone populations with mixed public funding and rental income.
• TOHU: Montreal circular arts venue focused on circus and multidisciplinary performance, operating as a non-profit with venue rental, ticketing, and resident company model. Closely comparable non-profit performance venue with tenant ecosystem and multi-revenue structure.
• The Cultch (Vancouver East Cultural Centre): Heritage multi-venue performing arts centre in Vancouver offering theatre, gallery, and rental space for diverse communities. Comparable heritage-venue rental, ticketing, and resident-organization programming model.
• Artscape: Toronto-based non-profit operating multi-tenant creative hubs and artist studios across converted heritage and industrial buildings. Highly comparable multi-tenant creative ecosystem model under a heritage-building operator.

Broad incumbents

• The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Large Canadian multidisciplinary arts campus offering residencies, performance venues, galleries, and programming. Comparable as a Canadian cultural institution with venue rental, ticketing, and grant-funded operations, though materially larger and more established.
• Place des Arts (Montréal): Major Montreal performing arts complex hosting multiple resident companies and offering venue rental and ticketing. Comparable multi-venue, multi-tenant performing arts operator in the Francophone market, though at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Théâtre français de Toronto: Toronto-based Francophone theatre producing and presenting performances for Canada's official-language minority community. Comparable Francophone cultural programming focus and reliance on public grants, though geographically distant and theatre-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CentreAberdeen
• Facebookfacebook.com/centreculturelaberdeen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aberdeen-cultural-centre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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