November 18, 2019 Holiday Open House Join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season on December 12, 2019. August 7, 2019 SpaceFinder Alberta Free to list and free to search, SpaceFinder links groups with space to rent with those who need it! June 24, 2019 Arts in Action Arts in Action YYC captures stories and data about how arts build a city. Read and share at artsaction.ca. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Contest December 22, 2019 Win Tickets to Sing Along Messiah Get ready to sing, Calgary! Early Music Voices presents its 18th annual Sing Along Messiah concert and you can win your way in. Bring your friends, family, and score to this fantastic holiday tradition. Contest December 15, 2019 Win Tickets to A Spiritus Christmas Celebrate the Christmas season with Spiritus Chamber Choir as it presents an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary advent choral music. This concert is sure to inspire and delight everyone. Music December 14, 2019 Gloria! Celebrating the Season Together Observing the holidays, join the Calgary Multicultural Choir for its annual winter concert. The evening also features the Bow River Handbell Musicians Society Ringers so don’t miss this festive performance. Dance December 13, 2019 - December 24, 2019 The Nutcracker This enduring holiday classic is sure to transport you to Imperialist Russia’s majestic era, when French fashion was in vogue and Tchaikovsky composed his timeless masterpiece. Join Alberta Ballet and jump-start the season. Free December 11, 2019 - December 17, 2019 Free This Week The weather might be feeling a bit chilly this week, so throw on a sweater and get out of the house with these awesome events. From concerts to launches to receptions and more, indulge yourself without breaking the bank. Promotion December 10, 2019 - December 25, 2019 Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us and many are trying to find the perfect gifts for those we cherish. Luckily, these great offers make it easy to give the gift of arts and culture while supporting the local community. Talk about a win-win situation! Theatre December 8, 2019 Holiday Road: A Christmas Vacation Yule Never Forget It’s a long way down the holiday road, so be sure to take a break or two and join the Youth Singers of Calgary for an epic family road trip full of singing, dancing, and all the twists and turns! Music December 7, 2019 Christmas in Rome Just in time for the holiday season, go on a musical journey to the eternal city with pieces composed for and in Rome. The Festival Chorus welcomes you to attend the first concert in its 61st season and the sixth installment in its travelogue-themed concerts. Music December 6, 2019 - December 8, 2019 A Cowtown Christmas A fantastic tradition, join in as Cowtown Opera brings you all the joys of the season in one Christmas package! Full of musical merriment, holiday hi-jinks, and seasonal sing-alongs, be sure to see what’s under the Cowtown Christmas tree. Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector March 12, 2019 Calgary Engagement Survey How a community connects with the arts can be a clear indicator of vibrancy. Overall, 93% of Calgarians are connected to the arts and culture sector in one way or another. January 3, 2019 Arts Professionals Survey In the fall of 2017, Calgary Arts Development conducted an Arts Professionals Survey to better understand the arts ecosystem and all of its complexities. New Report Calgary Economic Development July 22, 2019 Economic and Strategic Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province. Announcements December 5, 2019 Holiday Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed from December 23, 2019 to January 2, 2020. We wish you all the joys of the season and look forward to working with you again in the new year! November 18, 2019 You’re Invited to our Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones on December 12, 2019. November 18, 2019 Be a Part of The Hottest 12 Weeks of Winter Calling all arts organizations that show awesome art in the Downtown area. Let us know about your events by December 13, 2019 to be included. November 15, 2019 Immigrants of Distinction Awards Immigrant Services Calgary seeks nominations in a number of categories including arts and culture. Submit by December 1, 2019. November 4, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on November 11, 2019 for Remembrance Day. We hope you have the chance to take in a service. Our office reopens on November 12. October 15, 2019 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards Nominations are now open for the 2020 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards. The deadline for uploading packages is November 22, 2019. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project December 9, 2019 Beakerhead An exhibition of awe-inspiring artworks, and contemporary curiosities, join Lanre Ajayi for a look at Beakerhead’s Spectacle. Photo of the Month December 6, 2019 #yycLCL November 2019 A co-production with The Shakespeare Company and the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Hit & Myth shared this awesome behind-the-scenes shot. The Storytelling Project December 2, 2019 Harpreet Dayal An artist, learner, and believer in the power of art to build connection, cultivate love, and heal, Harpreet Dayal is the founder of the Love Notes Project. The Storytelling Project November 25, 2019 Calgary Clown Festival Calgary needs more excuses to have a good giggle, so Lanre Ajayi swung by the brand-new Calgary Clown Festival to learn, laugh, and explore. The Storytelling Project November 18, 2019 GlobalFest Showcasing Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic excellence, Lanre Ajayi swung by Alberta’s most explosive festival to get a taste of the celebration. Photo of the Month November 15, 2019 #yycLCL October 2019 Calgary-based designer, letterer, artist, and maker, DeAnne Bedier shared this stunning shot of coptic-stitch notebooks being made. The Storytelling Project November 12, 2019 Brian Brennan When Brian Brennan moved to Calgary in 1974, he had no idea thousands of theatre reviews, feature stories, obituaries, and 16 books were ahead of him. The Storytelling Project November 4, 2019 Country Thunder North America’s premier touring country music festival, Country Thunder rolled back into Calgary this summer and Lanre Ajayi was on hand to capture it. The Storytelling Project October 28, 2019 Sable Sweetgrass A short story writer, playwright, and filmmaker, Sable Sweetgrass works at Calgary Arts Development as the grants specialist for Indigenous programs. The Storytelling Project October 21, 2019 Carifest Enjoy the sound, music, and food from an island paradise! Lanre Ajayi swung by Carifest, a local celebration of Caribbean culture. Photo of the Month October 9, 2019 #yycLCL September 2019 Calgary-based artist and designer Chantel Traub shared this fantastic shot of an intricate lino block carving of a pinecone. The Storytelling Project October 7, 2019 Alberta’s 114th Anniversary The province celebrated its 114th anniversary this past September and My City Speaks To Me was on hand to capture the day. The Storytelling Project September 30, 2019 Onalea Gilbertson If you went to the Bell Grandstand Show at this year’s Calgary Stampede, then you’ve seen Onalea Gilbertson in action. The Storytelling Project September 23, 2019 Taste of Calgary Calgary’s festival of food and drink, Lanre Ajayi swung by this four-day event to chat with vendors, visitors, artists, and more. Signatory Spotlight September 13, 2019 Film Festival Joy Calgary International Film Festival Artistic Director Brian Owens shares how he fell in love with film festivals and community. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18119013604014673 Love pottery? We’ve got you covered with spring 2020 participating artist Erin Freed! freed.erin #yycpottery #abcraft #calgaryarts #yyclcl #yycartist #yycarts #yycnow #handmadeyyc #yycart #yycdesign #canadianpottery #yycliving #abceramics #yyckitchens #yychomes #yycartscene #yycmaker #bridgelandyyc #yycbuzz #beaconoriginalart #buylocalyyc ... 10 1 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17852899606718476 Lovely ornament paintings by senior artists from last evening’s art session at the Carewest Colonel Belcher Veterans Care Centre. #yyclcl #arttherapy #dementiasupport #wendyfacilitatesart #seniorartist ... 10 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17852732860728756 Hand painted hat update... here's what's available as of right now! These are flying so please let me know right away of you'd like one held. Each one is signed under the beak, as an original work of art 😊♥️ . . #artisanadventure #trysomethingnew #handdrawn #crystaldrawsonstuff #artwithcrystal #paintmarker #customhat #handpaintedhat #yyclcl #yyc #shoplocalyyc #Canadianartist #inspired #artistrocanada #artistroartsupplies #keytomyheart #richardsonhats #richardsonhats112 #customtruckerhat #truckerhat #turtlehat #vscoturtle #coolhats #awesomegift #getoutside #getoutdoors #treeoflife #okotoks #keytomyheart🔑❤️ ... 10 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18029687968244764 Back to the real world, see you in my dreams. ✨💙🏔 . . . . #alfrescosciencemachine #yycLCL #biophilia #getoutside #outdoorsisbetter #outsideisfree #wearestillwild #keepitwild #letswander #wherewillwegonext #justdrive #treehugger #wildlife #friluftsliv #森林 #sciart #botany #mycology #bryophytes #tidepools #forestvibes #campvibes #sheexplores #homeiswhereyouparkit #teardroptrailer #parkscanada #exploreab ... 69 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17842965319853862 Late afternoon in Calgary. ... 21 2 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18084485497094720 Magnificent light on my evening walk. ... 33 1 Load More
November 18, 2019 Holiday Open House Join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season on December 12, 2019.
August 7, 2019 SpaceFinder Alberta Free to list and free to search, SpaceFinder links groups with space to rent with those who need it!
June 24, 2019 Arts in Action Arts in Action YYC captures stories and data about how arts build a city. Read and share at artsaction.ca.
Contest December 22, 2019 Win Tickets to Sing Along Messiah Get ready to sing, Calgary! Early Music Voices presents its 18th annual Sing Along Messiah concert and you can win your way in. Bring your friends, family, and score to this fantastic holiday tradition.
Contest December 15, 2019 Win Tickets to A Spiritus Christmas Celebrate the Christmas season with Spiritus Chamber Choir as it presents an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary advent choral music. This concert is sure to inspire and delight everyone.
Music December 14, 2019 Gloria! Celebrating the Season Together Observing the holidays, join the Calgary Multicultural Choir for its annual winter concert. The evening also features the Bow River Handbell Musicians Society Ringers so don’t miss this festive performance.
Dance December 13, 2019 - December 24, 2019 The Nutcracker This enduring holiday classic is sure to transport you to Imperialist Russia’s majestic era, when French fashion was in vogue and Tchaikovsky composed his timeless masterpiece. Join Alberta Ballet and jump-start the season.
Free December 11, 2019 - December 17, 2019 Free This Week The weather might be feeling a bit chilly this week, so throw on a sweater and get out of the house with these awesome events. From concerts to launches to receptions and more, indulge yourself without breaking the bank.
Promotion December 10, 2019 - December 25, 2019 Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us and many are trying to find the perfect gifts for those we cherish. Luckily, these great offers make it easy to give the gift of arts and culture while supporting the local community. Talk about a win-win situation!
Theatre December 8, 2019 Holiday Road: A Christmas Vacation Yule Never Forget It’s a long way down the holiday road, so be sure to take a break or two and join the Youth Singers of Calgary for an epic family road trip full of singing, dancing, and all the twists and turns!
Music December 7, 2019 Christmas in Rome Just in time for the holiday season, go on a musical journey to the eternal city with pieces composed for and in Rome. The Festival Chorus welcomes you to attend the first concert in its 61st season and the sixth installment in its travelogue-themed concerts.
Music December 6, 2019 - December 8, 2019 A Cowtown Christmas A fantastic tradition, join in as Cowtown Opera brings you all the joys of the season in one Christmas package! Full of musical merriment, holiday hi-jinks, and seasonal sing-alongs, be sure to see what’s under the Cowtown Christmas tree.
March 12, 2019 Calgary Engagement Survey How a community connects with the arts can be a clear indicator of vibrancy. Overall, 93% of Calgarians are connected to the arts and culture sector in one way or another.
January 3, 2019 Arts Professionals Survey In the fall of 2017, Calgary Arts Development conducted an Arts Professionals Survey to better understand the arts ecosystem and all of its complexities.
July 22, 2019 Economic and Strategic Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province.
December 5, 2019 Holiday Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed from December 23, 2019 to January 2, 2020. We wish you all the joys of the season and look forward to working with you again in the new year!
November 18, 2019 You’re Invited to our Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones on December 12, 2019.
November 18, 2019 Be a Part of The Hottest 12 Weeks of Winter Calling all arts organizations that show awesome art in the Downtown area. Let us know about your events by December 13, 2019 to be included.
November 15, 2019 Immigrants of Distinction Awards Immigrant Services Calgary seeks nominations in a number of categories including arts and culture. Submit by December 1, 2019.
November 4, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on November 11, 2019 for Remembrance Day. We hope you have the chance to take in a service. Our office reopens on November 12.
October 15, 2019 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards Nominations are now open for the 2020 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards. The deadline for uploading packages is November 22, 2019.
The Storytelling Project December 9, 2019 Beakerhead An exhibition of awe-inspiring artworks, and contemporary curiosities, join Lanre Ajayi for a look at Beakerhead’s Spectacle.
Photo of the Month December 6, 2019 #yycLCL November 2019 A co-production with The Shakespeare Company and the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Hit & Myth shared this awesome behind-the-scenes shot.
The Storytelling Project December 2, 2019 Harpreet Dayal An artist, learner, and believer in the power of art to build connection, cultivate love, and heal, Harpreet Dayal is the founder of the Love Notes Project.
The Storytelling Project November 25, 2019 Calgary Clown Festival Calgary needs more excuses to have a good giggle, so Lanre Ajayi swung by the brand-new Calgary Clown Festival to learn, laugh, and explore.
The Storytelling Project November 18, 2019 GlobalFest Showcasing Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic excellence, Lanre Ajayi swung by Alberta’s most explosive festival to get a taste of the celebration.
Photo of the Month November 15, 2019 #yycLCL October 2019 Calgary-based designer, letterer, artist, and maker, DeAnne Bedier shared this stunning shot of coptic-stitch notebooks being made.
The Storytelling Project November 12, 2019 Brian Brennan When Brian Brennan moved to Calgary in 1974, he had no idea thousands of theatre reviews, feature stories, obituaries, and 16 books were ahead of him.
The Storytelling Project November 4, 2019 Country Thunder North America’s premier touring country music festival, Country Thunder rolled back into Calgary this summer and Lanre Ajayi was on hand to capture it.
The Storytelling Project October 28, 2019 Sable Sweetgrass A short story writer, playwright, and filmmaker, Sable Sweetgrass works at Calgary Arts Development as the grants specialist for Indigenous programs.
The Storytelling Project October 21, 2019 Carifest Enjoy the sound, music, and food from an island paradise! Lanre Ajayi swung by Carifest, a local celebration of Caribbean culture.
Photo of the Month October 9, 2019 #yycLCL September 2019 Calgary-based artist and designer Chantel Traub shared this fantastic shot of an intricate lino block carving of a pinecone.
The Storytelling Project October 7, 2019 Alberta’s 114th Anniversary The province celebrated its 114th anniversary this past September and My City Speaks To Me was on hand to capture the day.
The Storytelling Project September 30, 2019 Onalea Gilbertson If you went to the Bell Grandstand Show at this year’s Calgary Stampede, then you’ve seen Onalea Gilbertson in action.
The Storytelling Project September 23, 2019 Taste of Calgary Calgary’s festival of food and drink, Lanre Ajayi swung by this four-day event to chat with vendors, visitors, artists, and more.
Signatory Spotlight September 13, 2019 Film Festival Joy Calgary International Film Festival Artistic Director Brian Owens shares how he fell in love with film festivals and community.
