October 15, 2019 Nominations Now Open The deadline for nominations for the Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards is November 22, 2019. September 24, 2019 Individual Artist Program Supporting the artist’s overall practice, the deadline for Phase 2 applications is October 22, 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 Oct. 27, 2019 Win Tickets to Beauty of the Eye Calgary’s professional string ensemble Kensington Sinfonia opens its season with a concert featuring works inspired by the world of visual art—and you can enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest Oct. 25, 2019 Win Tickets to Dowland Lachrimae Now in its 21st season, Calgary’s Early Music Voices concert series presents local and touring artists performing music from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods. Enter to win tickets! Contest Oct. 20, 2019 Nymphs of the West Calgary’s professional chamber choir adds a touch of colour to an upcoming symposium on Malcolm Forsyth. Don’t miss Luminous Voices’ incredible season opener, the afternoon also sees the premiere of a new work by Ross-Molyneux! Theatre Oct. 16, 2019 - Nov. 3, 2019 Disgraced A searing debate about race, identity, power, and privilege, Alberta Theatre Projects presents this hot-button, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Nigel Shawn Williams. The show is sure to hold audiences on the edge of their seats. Free Oct. 16, 2019 - Oct. 22, 2019 Free This Week Can you believe it’s already the middle of October? Time might be flying by, but you can make the most of it by checking out these free events. Explore readings, workshops, artist talks, sales, screenings, celebrations, and so much more. Theatre Oct. 16, 2019 - Oct. 19, 2019 Sage 20th Birthday Celebration For the past two decades, Sage Theatre has been exploring deep into characters and sharing stories that look into what it means to be alive today. Join in the celebrations and check out four plays in four nights! Theatre Oct. 15, 2019 - Nov. 2, 2019 Iceland A powerful one-act, Canadian-born piece that follows three imperfect characters through their relationships with money, greed, and righteousness, join Theatre Calgary for this not-to-be-missed work from Nichols Billon. Festival Oct. 15, 2019 - Oct. 27, 2019 Fluid Fest Featuring extraordinary local, national, and international artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with performances, workshops, and happenings to inspire and connect. It’s your chance to celebrate the vast spectrum of what dance can be. Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air. 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 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. October 10, 2019 Spaces Workshop Attention owners and operators of bookable space! Are you new to renting out your space? Have a board that is concerned about liability? Participate in a free workshop this October. Sign up today! October 7, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019 for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a safe and warm long weekend. Our office reopens on October 15. October 1, 2019 Arts Professions Act The Government of Alberta is looking for input on ways it can better recognize and support artists. Provide your thoughts through an online survey by October 3. It will take about 10 minutes to complete. September 24, 2019 Spaces Workshops Attention owners and operators of bookable space! Are you new to renting out your space? Experienced but want to up your marketing skills? Register for a free workshop this October. September 23, 2019 Alberta Best Practices CARFAC Alberta has released its newly-drafted Alberta Best Practices for craft and visual artists. Everyone is invited to review them and provide comments any time before November 23, 2019. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city 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. 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. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17872289710477128 Here is another of my loose florals I did yesterday and got me thinking... what if you come and try painting with me. Keep in mind is that painting loose florals aren't perfect, which is why they are so fun to create. Each time you attempt it, they will look different and teach you something in the process. My Watercolour Workshop will teach you everything you need to know about watercolour painting and we will practice the basics of watercolour, pulse and precision to be able to create a beautiful painting of a bouquet at the end of our class. I hope to see you this Friday! ... 13 1 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18005786761260541 FLUID KIKI BALL October 18, 9:30pm at Dickens Pub Celebrate Vogue/Ballroom culture at the first “Fluid Kiki Vogue Ball”, a collaboration between VOGUEYYC and Ralph Escamillan, co-presented by Fluid Fest, Calgary Queer Arts Society and Fake Mustache Drag King Troupe. Spectators, competitors, and judges celebrate people within their communities and compete against each other in different categories. Open to all, competitors are invited to serve their art history knowledge and werk their favourite works of art for a chance to win cash prizes and more! More about Vogue culture and how to register to walk at FLUIDFEST.COM. #fluidfest #yycarts #yycmusic #yycdance #yegdance #albertadance #dance #abarts #movement #contemporarydance #yyc #calgary #performance #YYCevents #yycliving #yycnow #calgaryarts #YYSCENE #CalgaryBuzz #iamdowntown #iamdowntownYYC #ShareCalgary #CalgaryLife #YYCtoday #Calgaryism #Canada #calgaryisbeautiful #yyclcl #datenight ... 10 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 17856497014586573 ✨❄️✨ All #eyeSnowScape pieces made with my late father Steve Pisti Hajnoczky 💗 . . #yycart #yycarts #albertaarts #albertaartist #calgaryart #yyclcl #abstractexpressionism #calgarypainters #abstractartwork #abstractpainting #abstractphotography #watercolour #watercolor #abstractwatercolor #abstractwatercolour #contemporarypainting #contemporaryphotography #contemporaryart #arteveryday #artdaily #collaborativeart #collaborativeartproject #collaboration #canadianart #painting #art #artoninstagram ... 15 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18075944209086427 From concept to garment, NCC favourite riyoko_ca is locally produced by designer Kristi Woo and her sewers in Calgary, AB. Each Riyoko piece is thoughtfully quality-made-to-last. Kristi also believes in conscious fashion, a lower carbon footprint, and a smaller consumption footprint. Materials are sustainably sourced in Canada and the US and are used to the fullest, to be as zero waste as possible, and all off-cuts are donated to educational institutions and professional artists. • • • • #newcraftcoalition #riyoko #design #sustainableycc #yycdesigner #functionalfashion #yycfinecraft #canadianart #citizensofcraft #Fall #yycdesign #yychandmade #madeincanada #contemporarycraft #yycart #yyc #canadiandesigner #calgary #shoplocalyyc #canadianartist #yycmaker #calgaryculture #yyclcl #buylocalyyc #ncc #ininglewood #inglewoodcalgary ... 27 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18075405553094800 Sublime co-founder and designer deannebedier is passionate about paper, texture, lettering and pattern. Her letterpress cards (all hand-lettered, of course) are a sublime combination of hilarious irreverence and exquisite craftsmanship that will have you laughing at the same time as you’re admiring the detail and quality of these hand-printed beauties. See the whole range of DeAnne’s cards, art prints and notebooks at Sublime November 1st & 2nd! . . . . #sublimetruecraft #yycshoplocal #thinkwithyourhands #wearethemakers #makermovement #citizensofcraft #yycarts #yyclcl #shoplocal #shopsmall #albertacraft #modernmaker #qualityoverquantity #canadianceramics #contemporaryjewellery #herestothecreatives #handmade #finecraft #contemporarycraft #handmademodern #calgaryartscene #designermaker #foundmademodern #letterpress #letterpresslove ... 46 0 View on Instagram Link to display lightbox Instagram post 18108336508025280 Want to learn to carve and print? This is a great skill to have with Christmas approaching! Still room in this weekend's class! inglewoodart #yyclcl #yyc #yycart #yycartclasses #calgaryartclasses #calgaryarts ... 18 0 Load More
October 15, 2019 Nominations Now Open The deadline for nominations for the Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards is November 22, 2019.
September 24, 2019 Individual Artist Program Supporting the artist’s overall practice, the deadline for Phase 2 applications is October 22, 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 Oct. 27, 2019 Win Tickets to Beauty of the Eye Calgary’s professional string ensemble Kensington Sinfonia opens its season with a concert featuring works inspired by the world of visual art—and you can enter to win a pair of tickets!
Contest Oct. 25, 2019 Win Tickets to Dowland Lachrimae Now in its 21st season, Calgary’s Early Music Voices concert series presents local and touring artists performing music from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods. Enter to win tickets!
Contest Oct. 20, 2019 Nymphs of the West Calgary’s professional chamber choir adds a touch of colour to an upcoming symposium on Malcolm Forsyth. Don’t miss Luminous Voices’ incredible season opener, the afternoon also sees the premiere of a new work by Ross-Molyneux!
Theatre Oct. 16, 2019 - Nov. 3, 2019 Disgraced A searing debate about race, identity, power, and privilege, Alberta Theatre Projects presents this hot-button, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Nigel Shawn Williams. The show is sure to hold audiences on the edge of their seats.
Free Oct. 16, 2019 - Oct. 22, 2019 Free This Week Can you believe it’s already the middle of October? Time might be flying by, but you can make the most of it by checking out these free events. Explore readings, workshops, artist talks, sales, screenings, celebrations, and so much more.
Theatre Oct. 16, 2019 - Oct. 19, 2019 Sage 20th Birthday Celebration For the past two decades, Sage Theatre has been exploring deep into characters and sharing stories that look into what it means to be alive today. Join in the celebrations and check out four plays in four nights!
Theatre Oct. 15, 2019 - Nov. 2, 2019 Iceland A powerful one-act, Canadian-born piece that follows three imperfect characters through their relationships with money, greed, and righteousness, join Theatre Calgary for this not-to-be-missed work from Nichols Billon.
Festival Oct. 15, 2019 - Oct. 27, 2019 Fluid Fest Featuring extraordinary local, national, and international artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with performances, workshops, and happenings to inspire and connect. It’s your chance to celebrate the vast spectrum of what dance can be.
Festival Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 23, 2019 The Imaginairium Calling all book nerds, literary lovers, and fans of all things wordy. Here’s your chance to dive into Calgary’s liveliest celebration of authors and ideas. Featuring 71 authors, The Imaginairium by Wordfest is sure to be a breath of fresh air.
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.
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.
October 10, 2019 Spaces Workshop Attention owners and operators of bookable space! Are you new to renting out your space? Have a board that is concerned about liability? Participate in a free workshop this October. Sign up today!
October 7, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019 for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a safe and warm long weekend. Our office reopens on October 15.
October 1, 2019 Arts Professions Act The Government of Alberta is looking for input on ways it can better recognize and support artists. Provide your thoughts through an online survey by October 3. It will take about 10 minutes to complete.
September 24, 2019 Spaces Workshops Attention owners and operators of bookable space! Are you new to renting out your space? Experienced but want to up your marketing skills? Register for a free workshop this October.
September 23, 2019 Alberta Best Practices CARFAC Alberta has released its newly-drafted Alberta Best Practices for craft and visual artists. Everyone is invited to review them and provide comments any time before November 23, 2019.
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.
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.
