September 10, 2019 Individual Artist Program Supporting individual artistic practices, applications open on September 24, 2019 for Phase 2 artists. 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 September 20, 2019 - September 20, 2019 Beach Season The National Music Centre continues its Alberta Spotlight series for another fantastic season. Local duo Beach Season explore the intersection between R&B and electronic pop music. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it. Festival September 18, 2019 - September 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Free September 18, 2019 - September 24, 2019 Free This Week A huge week in Calgary’s arts community, it brings dozens of free offerings thanks to The City of Calgary, Calgary ArtWalk, Beakerhead, and many more. So, grab your calendar and start planning—it’s going to be a busy one! Festival September 18, 2019 - September 22, 2019 Beakerhead Full of surprise and delight, this smash-up of art, science, and engineering has tons of events that you can explore. Look for eclectic workshops, spectator-pleasing shows, and unique school field trips. It all wraps with a signature finale. Theatre September 18, 2019 - September 21, 2019 No Change in the Weather After eight successful weeks of shows in St. John’s, Corner Brook, Kitchener, Hamilton, and Ottawa, this incredible production comes to Calgary. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical from Newfoundland and Labrador. Festival September 18, 2019 - September 21, 2019 Calgary Clown Festival A rare opportunity to explore the not-so-serious art of clowning and challenge the perception of what it is, this new festival is sure to have you laughing and questioning everything you know about clowns. Theatre September 14, 2019 - October 13, 2019 Strangers on a Train Based on the celebrated novel by Patricia Highsmith made famous by the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, this high-stakes thriller opens the season at Vertigo Theatre. Sure to have you on the edge of your seat, you won’t want to miss this one. Festival September 13, 2019 - September 14, 2019 Circle Carnival Gleaming with glittering gold alongside wondrous performing artists, delicious food and drinks, fun for the entire family, and spellbinding music, Circle: The Traveling Food, Beer and Music Carnival returns with an expanded lineup. Theatre September 12, 2019 The Lost Hours Based on the childhood memoirs of Salvador Dalí and his sister Ana María, The Lost Hours simulates a dark ride through a unique interactive environment for a single audience member at a time. Catch its Calgary debut as part of Beakerhead. 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 September 9, 2019 ActiveCITY Summit Calgary Arts Development believes there are parallels between the creative economy and the active economy, and we would love to see artists be part of this year’s ActiveCITY Summit. Register today! August 27, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on September 2, 2019 for Labour Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on September 3. August 8, 2019 Spaces Workshops Are you new to renting out your space? Experienced but want to up your marketing skills? Have a board that is concerned about liability? Participate in an upcoming free workshop. Space is limited. July 29, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on August 5, 2019 for Heritage Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on August 6. July 22, 2019 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. Read the keyfindings here. June 26, 2019 New Board Members With five new board members including a new chair, Calgary Arts Development would like to welcome Brian Frank, Sophia Lebessis, Kathleen McNally-Leitch, Chima Nkemdirim, and Caitlyn Ducasse. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city 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. The Storytelling Project September 9, 2019 Calgary Folk Music Festival Lanre Ajayi and My City Speaks To Me swung by this summer staple as it celebrated 40 years of amazing music and collaboration. Photo of the Month September 6, 2019 #yycLCL August 2019 A mom, wife, artist, entrepreneur, designer, and unshakable optimist, Maya Corona follows what makes her soul happy. The Storytelling Project September 1, 2019 Joni Delaurier Growing up in Swan River, Manitoba, in a musical-minded home, Joni Delaurier, like a lot of bright but isolated Canadian kids, needed an escape hatch. Creative Connected Calgary August 27, 2019 Music on the Mile Leading up to the Canadian Country Music Awards, Dave Kelly Live has been releasing a series of videos featuring local musicians. The Storytelling Project August 26, 2019 James Demers As a local LGBT activist, James Demers works to create a more equitable world. Tune in to learn more in The Storytelling Podcast. Arts in Action YYC August 19, 2019 Sarb Akal Music Society There are actually two Sarb Akal Music Societies. One is the local, East Calgary Indian music academy. The second is a digital clone of the first one. Photo of the Month August 12, 2019 #yycLCL July 2019 Lucky enough to have an artistic outlet to practice mindfulness, Sania Dsilva shared a photo of this piece created during her 100-day project. The Storytelling Project August 6, 2019 Calgary Stampede From food to music, agriculture to rodeo, My City Speaks to Me brings you the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede. The Storytelling Project July 29, 2019 Kaley Beisiegel An important economic driver and part of a vibrant arts community, music can play a key role in creating a vibrant and resilient economy. Arts in Action YYC July 23, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival It was a Friday night screening, but for Steve Schroeder, it was everything a film festival could be. The Storytelling Project July 15, 2019 Canada Day Canada Day has come and gone but Lanre Ajayi has some beautiful moments to share with you. Enjoy this special edition of My City Speaks To Me. Photo of the Month July 10, 2019 #yycLCL June 2019 One of five intersection murals soon to be completed in the community, the Crescent Heights Community Association shared this awesome shot. Arts in Action YYC July 9, 2019 WordsWorth A summer camp for language lovers, WordsWorth participants use the Kananaskis woods to fuel imaginations as they write the stories of their lives. The Storytelling Project July 2, 2019 Wunmi Idowu The founder and director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre, Wunmi Idowu began performing traditional African dance styles at the age of three. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17962176916290822 Ghost Stories is still up and running at rubertoostberggallery until Oct 12th . Be sure to drop by to see the art and read the stories! . Check us out for Alberta Culture days on the 27th, 28th and 29th of September for Artist Talks and Readings of the stories the work is based on. . #calgaryarts #calgaryartists #art #artist #artofvisuals #yyclcl #yycculture #yycart #yycnow #yyc #instagood #instagramartists #artistsoninstagram #ghost #ghoststories #ghoststoriesyyc #albertaculturedays ... 0 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17930318611311546 Who’s excited about the weekend? We are, because questtheatrecalgary is back at this Saturday’s market! . . Posted withrepost • questtheatrecalgary Wacky hats, cardboard costumes, funny props and amazing puppets to pose with! Come dress up at our deliriously delightful Quest Theatre Photo Booth, and we’ll be happy to take a picture of you with your own phone. We will be at the cspacekingedward Farmers & Makers Market this Saturday from 10-3pm. We will have our famous candy buffet for you to indulge in and temporary tattoos! See you there! - Be brave enough to help Quest spread the word about our upcoming production of Flibbertigibbet’s Story Exhibit by posting your photo to social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter). If you tag us, we’ll enter you into a draw to win a family pack of 4 tickets to Flibbertigibbet’s Story Exhibit at the location of your choice! -⠀ A free drop-in event by Quest Theatre, Calgary's professional theatre for young audiences, in collaboration with farmersmakersmarket ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #questtheatre #questcalgary #yycarts #calgaryarts #artsalberta #ab #yyc #calgary #local #calgaryism #calgarynow #yycmoms #yycdads #yycfamily #exploreyyc #exploreab #yycliving #yyclcl #calgarytoday #capturecalgary #sharecalgary #innercityyyc #calgaryisbeautiful #yycevents #yyclife #yycmarkets #mardaloop #farmersmakersmarket visitmardaloop ... 2 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18100810936057543 Everyone Needs an Aries in Their Life 🎨 Get yours at our annual fall art exhibition + sale from Natalie Yarema 😀 natyarema_artist #yycartist #yyclcl #bighornsheep #yycart #calgaryarts #yycnow #yycevents #yyclife #albertaartist #banff #yycgallery #shopyyc #travelalberta #yycfun #yychomes #yyclocal #canadianart #yycbuzz #shareyyc #kananaskis #tourismcalgary #shoplocalyyc #bridgelandyyc #beaconoriginalart #yycartshow ... 19 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17861810752509337 We wish we could just dive right into Eveline Kolijn's richly detailed prints! But until we figure out a way to do that, we will happily sit and contemplate them for hours 💙✨ Eveline explores natural history and patterns in nature, with an underlying perspective of environmental concern in her work, and we can't wait to see what she brings to Sublime for you! . . . . #sublimetruecraft #yycshoplocal #thinkwithyourhands #wearethemakers #makermovement #citizensofcraft #yycarts #yyclcl #shoplocal #shopsmall #albertacraft #modernmaker #qualityoverquantity #canadianceramics #contemporaryjewellery #herestothecreatives #handmade #finecraft #contemporarycraft #handmademodern #calgaryartscene #designermaker #foundmademodern ... 21 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17869227943475905 THROWBACK THURSDAY TO THAT TIME WITH MY HUSBAND. I don't know who this woman is in the picture ALWAYS posing as me and even looking like me but we will allow it. The price of fame and all that. Our lawyers know the real real! But really #TBT vroom vroom to ➡️ image 2 from that time femibg of icarusound and afrosinthacity at the #NickCave exhibit at the glenbowmuseum. Last day to witness the selected works of ACTUAL #BlackExcellence present in our city created and masterminded by #NickCave is Sunday, September 22 at the Glenbow Museum. #AbArts #YYClcl Who knows how I can Photoshop my face in picture 1?! Lol! 😘 I cannot allow this kind of oppression in my life! ⚔️🤺⚔️ ... 21 1 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17870729122467229 TOMORROW, we open! TONIGHT, we preview #TheTempestYYC 🌊🍃🧚🏼♀️ TICKET LINK IN OUR BIO! ... 12 1 Load More
September 10, 2019 Individual Artist Program Supporting individual artistic practices, applications open on September 24, 2019 for Phase 2 artists.
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 September 20, 2019 - September 20, 2019 Beach Season The National Music Centre continues its Alberta Spotlight series for another fantastic season. Local duo Beach Season explore the intersection between R&B and electronic pop music. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.
Festival September 18, 2019 - September 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year.
Free September 18, 2019 - September 24, 2019 Free This Week A huge week in Calgary’s arts community, it brings dozens of free offerings thanks to The City of Calgary, Calgary ArtWalk, Beakerhead, and many more. So, grab your calendar and start planning—it’s going to be a busy one!
Festival September 18, 2019 - September 22, 2019 Beakerhead Full of surprise and delight, this smash-up of art, science, and engineering has tons of events that you can explore. Look for eclectic workshops, spectator-pleasing shows, and unique school field trips. It all wraps with a signature finale.
Theatre September 18, 2019 - September 21, 2019 No Change in the Weather After eight successful weeks of shows in St. John’s, Corner Brook, Kitchener, Hamilton, and Ottawa, this incredible production comes to Calgary. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Festival September 18, 2019 - September 21, 2019 Calgary Clown Festival A rare opportunity to explore the not-so-serious art of clowning and challenge the perception of what it is, this new festival is sure to have you laughing and questioning everything you know about clowns.
Theatre September 14, 2019 - October 13, 2019 Strangers on a Train Based on the celebrated novel by Patricia Highsmith made famous by the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, this high-stakes thriller opens the season at Vertigo Theatre. Sure to have you on the edge of your seat, you won’t want to miss this one.
Festival September 13, 2019 - September 14, 2019 Circle Carnival Gleaming with glittering gold alongside wondrous performing artists, delicious food and drinks, fun for the entire family, and spellbinding music, Circle: The Traveling Food, Beer and Music Carnival returns with an expanded lineup.
Theatre September 12, 2019 The Lost Hours Based on the childhood memoirs of Salvador Dalí and his sister Ana María, The Lost Hours simulates a dark ride through a unique interactive environment for a single audience member at a time. Catch its Calgary debut as part of Beakerhead.
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.
September 9, 2019 ActiveCITY Summit Calgary Arts Development believes there are parallels between the creative economy and the active economy, and we would love to see artists be part of this year’s ActiveCITY Summit. Register today!
August 27, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on September 2, 2019 for Labour Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on September 3.
August 8, 2019 Spaces Workshops Are you new to renting out your space? Experienced but want to up your marketing skills? Have a board that is concerned about liability? Participate in an upcoming free workshop. Space is limited.
July 29, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on August 5, 2019 for Heritage Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on August 6.
July 22, 2019 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. Read the keyfindings here.
June 26, 2019 New Board Members With five new board members including a new chair, Calgary Arts Development would like to welcome Brian Frank, Sophia Lebessis, Kathleen McNally-Leitch, Chima Nkemdirim, and Caitlyn Ducasse.
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.
The Storytelling Project September 9, 2019 Calgary Folk Music Festival Lanre Ajayi and My City Speaks To Me swung by this summer staple as it celebrated 40 years of amazing music and collaboration.
Photo of the Month September 6, 2019 #yycLCL August 2019 A mom, wife, artist, entrepreneur, designer, and unshakable optimist, Maya Corona follows what makes her soul happy.
The Storytelling Project September 1, 2019 Joni Delaurier Growing up in Swan River, Manitoba, in a musical-minded home, Joni Delaurier, like a lot of bright but isolated Canadian kids, needed an escape hatch.
Creative Connected Calgary August 27, 2019 Music on the Mile Leading up to the Canadian Country Music Awards, Dave Kelly Live has been releasing a series of videos featuring local musicians.
The Storytelling Project August 26, 2019 James Demers As a local LGBT activist, James Demers works to create a more equitable world. Tune in to learn more in The Storytelling Podcast.
Arts in Action YYC August 19, 2019 Sarb Akal Music Society There are actually two Sarb Akal Music Societies. One is the local, East Calgary Indian music academy. The second is a digital clone of the first one.
Photo of the Month August 12, 2019 #yycLCL July 2019 Lucky enough to have an artistic outlet to practice mindfulness, Sania Dsilva shared a photo of this piece created during her 100-day project.
The Storytelling Project August 6, 2019 Calgary Stampede From food to music, agriculture to rodeo, My City Speaks to Me brings you the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede.
The Storytelling Project July 29, 2019 Kaley Beisiegel An important economic driver and part of a vibrant arts community, music can play a key role in creating a vibrant and resilient economy.
Arts in Action YYC July 23, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival It was a Friday night screening, but for Steve Schroeder, it was everything a film festival could be.
The Storytelling Project July 15, 2019 Canada Day Canada Day has come and gone but Lanre Ajayi has some beautiful moments to share with you. Enjoy this special edition of My City Speaks To Me.
Photo of the Month July 10, 2019 #yycLCL June 2019 One of five intersection murals soon to be completed in the community, the Crescent Heights Community Association shared this awesome shot.
Arts in Action YYC July 9, 2019 WordsWorth A summer camp for language lovers, WordsWorth participants use the Kananaskis woods to fuel imaginations as they write the stories of their lives.
The Storytelling Project July 2, 2019 Wunmi Idowu The founder and director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre, Wunmi Idowu began performing traditional African dance styles at the age of three.
