Cultural Space for the Arts
SEAFOOD MARKET STUDIOS! Affordable + professionally managed temporary artists studios and creation space available in the East Village
- Posted August 28th, 2010
Calling all Calgary-based emerging and professional artists, non-profit arts organizations, and artist collectives!
Need access to affordable, secure studio, rehearsal or creation space? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Calgary Arts Development have 10 studio spaces, common space, an office area (ideal for festival-oriented applicants) and a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space (ideal for rehearsal use) available for artists of all disciplines. Located within the vacant Seafood Market in the East Village (630 - 7th Ave. SE), studios and creation spaces are available for rent until March 15, 2011.
The Seafood Market is an excellent location for multi-disciplinary rehearsals, visual artists’ studios, a festival office, writers, photographers, graphic designers, film and video artists, and interdisciplinary artists. This space is not ideal for larger presentations or exhibitions.
Studios will be available for rent from September 15, 2010 to March 15, 2011, with potential for extension based on building availability. Rates vary based on the studio size and amenities (see attached rate schedule).
Deadline for applications is Monday, September 13, 2010. Applications will be accepted after this date on an ongoing basis as space is available. Read more »
Cultural Spaces Trends and Needs Analysis Overview
Calgary Arts Development is carrying out this study to support effective investment in cultural space for the arts over the next ten years.
This project:
- Includes three phases: Inventory, Trends and Needs Analysis, and Master Planning
- Requires direct community input from Calgary’s vibrant and diverse artistic community
- Includes examination of what space and venue signify for artistic creation
- Includes the creation of an inventory of existing facilities and an examination of needs and trends, locally, and in the broader global context
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to champion broad areas of opportunity for existing, new and re-defined cultural facilities.
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to provide specific advice to City Council on the impact and benefits of proposed projects
- Is part of Calgary Arts Development’s on-going, long-term strategic planning to enhance the environment for the arts in Calgary
Expression of Interest (“EOI”) for New Recreational Facilities for The City of Calgary
- Posted February 25th, 2010
The City of Calgary is seeking supplier interest
Expression of Interest (“EOI”) for New Recreational Facilities for The City of Calgary
No commitment exists under this Expression of Interest.
This EOI is published to garner interest in the projects from Private Sector organizations and Not-for-Profit organizations. The City requests organizations willing to invest in the design, build, partial finance, maintenance and/or operation of up to four new recreation facilities within The City of Calgary. This EOI even extends to groups who may just want to provide services or be a tenant in one of the new recreation centres.
Information gathered will be used to for assessment purposes only. The Expression of Interest document is available for download from the Alberta Purchasing Connection website www.purchasingconnection.ca, and the Reference number for the opportunity is AB-2010-00795. If you are not already a registered Vendor on the site, you will be required to register by entering your contact information into the specified fields.
Arts and culture groups can contact bil.hetherington@calgaryartsdevelopment.com for more information.
To confirm interest, please contact Jane Rushton in writing. The closing date is Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm (MST).
EOI contact:
Jane Rushton
Senior Buyer
2nd Floor, Manchester Building "U"
677 - 25 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4K8
Email: jane.rushton@calgary.ca
Visit the following links for more information on the Calgary Arts Development web site:
Making Space
Having released our cultural space strategy and research report Calgary Arts Development is working to lay the foundation to ensure that our arts organizations have homes today and for the long term. Read more »
Arts Spaces Strategy & Capital Plan
- Posted March 30th, 2007
Calgary Arts Development's strategy for arts facilities in Calgary focuses on reclaiming Calgary's cultural identity as a leader in providing great spaces for the arts. You can read the Arts Spaces Strategy and Capital Plan by viewing the attachment below.
New Research on Arts Facilities Released
- Posted March 28th, 2007
A comprehensive report detailing the state of arts facilities in Calgary has been released by Calgary Arts Development and is available here. The research indicates that arts facilities such as performance halls, music venues, and art galleries, as well as spaces used for rehearsals and artist studios are in short supply in Calgary. The result is constrained growth and negative impacts on the arts and culture sector. Read more »
Research Report - The Current State of Cultural Spaces for the Arts in Calgary
- Posted March 28th, 2007
A comprehensive report detailing the state of arts facilities in Calgary has been completed by Calgary Arts Development. Please download the attachments below to review the research:
Steering Committee Members
Calgary Arts Development has put together a Steering Committee to provide guidance and public participation in each phase of the project. The committee is comprised of local experts representing a cross section of stakeholders. Here are the members from our Steering Committee
