October 20, 2020 Relaunch Lunch Join RISE UP Calgary for its first virtual event on November 5, 2020. Register today. October 19, 2020 Accountability & Impact Report Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. Learn all about our 2019. September 15, 2020 Cultural Vitality Fund Donate to Calgary Arts Foundation’s new fund and help support Calgary’s artists and arts workers. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Theatre October 4, 2020 - October 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman. Music October 3, 2020 - October 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series. Festival September 24, 2020 - October 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model. Theatre September 23, 2020 - October 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure. Festival September 8, 2020 - December 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 A virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between some of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors, Wordfest knocks it out of the park with its landmark 25th anniversary fall festival. Theatre September 4, 2020 - September 30, 2020 Spring Awakening A season opening that looks and feels very different, StoryBook Theatre isn’t letting COVID-19 stop its upcoming production of Spring Awakening. The show explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion. Contest July 28, 2020 - August 4, 2020 Win a Copy of Sea Dreams Calgary’s professional chamber choir Luminous Voices is celebrating the release of its newest album, Sea Dreams. Coming from Leaf Music, enter before 12:00pm on August 4, 2020 for a chance to win a copy. Festival July 1, 2020 Canada Day It might feel a bit different but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Canada Day with amazing local talent and incredible events! Canada Day goes online thanks to offers from The City of Calgary, Fort Calgary, and the Calgary Public Library. Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector September 8, 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey In May 2020, Calgary Arts Development undertook a survey of arts organizations in Calgary to better understand and plan for the COVID-19 disruption to the arts, culture, and creative industries. 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. Wave 2 Results The New Experience Economy August 24, 2020 Future of Calgary’s Live Experience Economy Stone-Olafson is supporting experience-based organizations with timely research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic. The second wave of results is now available. Announcements October 20, 2020 RISE UP Calgary Relaunch Lunches Are you someone working in the arts or the hospitality industry who is looking for ways to collaborate amid the COVID-19 pandemic? October 7, 2020 Information About COVID-19 Calgary Arts Development has received a number of inquiries about the COVID-19 outbreak. This page is updated regularly with anything that is pertinent to the local arts sector. October 6, 2020 Calgary Arts Professionals Survey Deadline Extended What’s it like to be an artist, arts professional or arts educator in Calgary? Add your voice by 11:59pm on October 16, 2020. October 5, 2020 Long Weekend While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be taking a long weekend. All staff will be off on October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving. September 23, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall Our next anti-racism town hall on October 7, 2020 acts as a wrap-up to the series of conversations we have hosted over the summer and what we are thinking about as we move forward. Register now. September 17, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall With a focus on the distinction of allyship versus accompliceship, and community care, Calgary Arts Development hosted our latest town hall on August 26, 2020. Watch the recording. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project October 20, 2020 Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede might have been cancelled but that didn’t mean that the grounds were quiet. Join Lanre Ajayi for this behind-the-scenes look. Web Series October 13, 2020 Episode 8 Join Adora Nwofor and explore different methods of self-expression. From murals to illustrations to Lego, tune in to see what drives people to create. The Storytelling Project October 5, 2020 Aya Mhana The recipient of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society New Canadian Artist Award, Aya Mhana is a Syrian-born singer, songwriter, and oud player. Web Series September 29, 2020 Episode 7 Filling in for Adora Nwofor, join Scott Henderson as he introduces us to a group of Calgarians who share the drive and passion to create. Creative Connected Calgary September 28, 2020 Bianca Miranda Born and raised in the Philippines, Bianca Miranda is a Filipino-Canadian performer, theatre-maker, and arts administrator based in Mohkinstsis. Creative Connected Calgary September 25, 2020 Rami Abdulnour From an early age, Rami Abdulnour has been fascinated by art and the creativity that stems from it. He now makes his home in Calgary. Creative Connected Calgary September 24, 2020 Ebony R. Gooden With a unique voice that has intersectionality layers, Ebony R. Gooden is the only Black Deaf artist in Calgary. She is an artist, filmmaker, and activist. Creative Connected Calgary September 23, 2020 Emmanuel Ho Emmanuel Ho is an animator and experimental filmmaker based out of Calgary. His describes himself as a bit of a “discovery” artist. The Storytelling Project September 23, 2020 Alberta Culture Days Marking the month-long celebration with Minister Leela Aheer and MLA RJ Sigurdson, Lanre Ajayi swung by Leighton Art Centre to chat. Creative Connected Calgary September 17, 2020 Kara Bullock Kara Bullock is a movement-based artist of Filipina and German heritage. She is developing a solo work about boy bands this fall. Web Series September 15, 2020 Episode 6 Going for a deep dive in unexpected times, join Adora Nwofor as she explores how Calgarians are expressing themselves creatively in new ways. Creative Connected Calgary September 15, 2020 Dj Stagez Dj Stagez began his eclectic artist career combining spoken word, dancing, and drumming. He works to showcase the remarkable legacy of Black people. Creative Connected Calgary September 10, 2020 Sasha Ivanochko Sasha Ivanochko is a choreographer, pedagogue, and artistic director of Ivanochko in company, an ad hoc company she founded in 2005. Creative Connected Calgary September 8, 2020 Melanee Murray-Hunt Melanee Murray-Hunt is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and producer. Onscreen credits include appearances on Tribal and in the feature film, Jasmine Road. Creative Connected Calgary September 3, 2020 Laura Anzola Working with animation, new media arts, and design, Laura Anzola has always been fascinated with images and has led her to work with visual arts. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Oct 24 Open We had a lovely conversation with dear artist, St We had a lovely conversation with dear artist, Stephanie Damus, visual artist. Please follow her page to view more of her artworks coming up soon! stephaniedamusillustration tativahab گفتگویی دوستانه داشتیم با هنرمند عزیز، استفانی دیموس، طراح و نقاش. #artiststories #artistsoftheworld #creativeprofessionals #publicartist #singers #fashiondesigner #visualartists #multidemensionalartist #actors #songwriters #poets #globalartscommunity #artists #creativeliving #yyclcl #indianartist #yycartists #artandculture #artandhealth #artandmentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #instagramlive #داستانهنرمندان #هنرمندانجهان #افرادخلاق #هنرمندان #زندگیهنرمندان #هنرمندانامروزی #هنروسلامت #اینستاگرملایو ... 9 0 View Oct 24 Open Some progress on this big one! Hard to get ‘er a Some progress on this big one! 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October 20, 2020 Relaunch Lunch Join RISE UP Calgary for its first virtual event on November 5, 2020. Register today.
October 19, 2020 Accountability & Impact Report Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. Learn all about our 2019.
September 15, 2020 Cultural Vitality Fund Donate to Calgary Arts Foundation’s new fund and help support Calgary’s artists and arts workers.
Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events.
Theatre October 4, 2020 - October 18, 2020 Deer Woman Lila, one missing girl’s big sister, refuses to stand idly by. A solo-warrior-woman story of righteous vengeance that asks audiences to re-imagine justice, join Downstage as it offers the Turtle Island premiere of ARTICLE 11’s Deer Woman.
Music October 3, 2020 - October 30, 2020 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Fall Series Starting small and gradually building toward the day when it can have all 66 musicians back together onstage, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra goes digital for this new series.
Festival September 24, 2020 - October 4, 2020 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films, Calgary International Film Festival features a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies with a unique hybrid model.
Theatre September 23, 2020 - October 3, 2020 SensoryBox Explore the electric connection between our senses and the imagination, and join Ghost River Theatre for a surprising experience tailored for these unexpected times. SensoryBox takes blindfolded audiences on a tactile adventure.
Festival September 8, 2020 - December 8, 2020 Wordfest 25@25 A virtual extravaganza featuring 13 never-before-done conversations between some of Canada’s most famous and compelling authors, Wordfest knocks it out of the park with its landmark 25th anniversary fall festival.
Theatre September 4, 2020 - September 30, 2020 Spring Awakening A season opening that looks and feels very different, StoryBook Theatre isn’t letting COVID-19 stop its upcoming production of Spring Awakening. The show explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion.
Contest July 28, 2020 - August 4, 2020 Win a Copy of Sea Dreams Calgary’s professional chamber choir Luminous Voices is celebrating the release of its newest album, Sea Dreams. Coming from Leaf Music, enter before 12:00pm on August 4, 2020 for a chance to win a copy.
Festival July 1, 2020 Canada Day It might feel a bit different but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Canada Day with amazing local talent and incredible events! Canada Day goes online thanks to offers from The City of Calgary, Fort Calgary, and the Calgary Public Library.
September 8, 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey In May 2020, Calgary Arts Development undertook a survey of arts organizations in Calgary to better understand and plan for the COVID-19 disruption to the arts, culture, and creative industries.
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.
August 24, 2020 Future of Calgary’s Live Experience Economy Stone-Olafson is supporting experience-based organizations with timely research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic. The second wave of results is now available.
October 20, 2020 RISE UP Calgary Relaunch Lunches Are you someone working in the arts or the hospitality industry who is looking for ways to collaborate amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
October 7, 2020 Information About COVID-19 Calgary Arts Development has received a number of inquiries about the COVID-19 outbreak. This page is updated regularly with anything that is pertinent to the local arts sector.
October 6, 2020 Calgary Arts Professionals Survey Deadline Extended What’s it like to be an artist, arts professional or arts educator in Calgary? Add your voice by 11:59pm on October 16, 2020.
October 5, 2020 Long Weekend While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be taking a long weekend. All staff will be off on October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving.
September 23, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall Our next anti-racism town hall on October 7, 2020 acts as a wrap-up to the series of conversations we have hosted over the summer and what we are thinking about as we move forward. Register now.
September 17, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall With a focus on the distinction of allyship versus accompliceship, and community care, Calgary Arts Development hosted our latest town hall on August 26, 2020. Watch the recording.
The Storytelling Project October 20, 2020 Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede might have been cancelled but that didn’t mean that the grounds were quiet. Join Lanre Ajayi for this behind-the-scenes look.
Web Series October 13, 2020 Episode 8 Join Adora Nwofor and explore different methods of self-expression. From murals to illustrations to Lego, tune in to see what drives people to create.
The Storytelling Project October 5, 2020 Aya Mhana The recipient of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society New Canadian Artist Award, Aya Mhana is a Syrian-born singer, songwriter, and oud player.
Web Series September 29, 2020 Episode 7 Filling in for Adora Nwofor, join Scott Henderson as he introduces us to a group of Calgarians who share the drive and passion to create.
Creative Connected Calgary September 28, 2020 Bianca Miranda Born and raised in the Philippines, Bianca Miranda is a Filipino-Canadian performer, theatre-maker, and arts administrator based in Mohkinstsis.
Creative Connected Calgary September 25, 2020 Rami Abdulnour From an early age, Rami Abdulnour has been fascinated by art and the creativity that stems from it. He now makes his home in Calgary.
Creative Connected Calgary September 24, 2020 Ebony R. Gooden With a unique voice that has intersectionality layers, Ebony R. Gooden is the only Black Deaf artist in Calgary. She is an artist, filmmaker, and activist.
Creative Connected Calgary September 23, 2020 Emmanuel Ho Emmanuel Ho is an animator and experimental filmmaker based out of Calgary. His describes himself as a bit of a “discovery” artist.
The Storytelling Project September 23, 2020 Alberta Culture Days Marking the month-long celebration with Minister Leela Aheer and MLA RJ Sigurdson, Lanre Ajayi swung by Leighton Art Centre to chat.
Creative Connected Calgary September 17, 2020 Kara Bullock Kara Bullock is a movement-based artist of Filipina and German heritage. She is developing a solo work about boy bands this fall.
Web Series September 15, 2020 Episode 6 Going for a deep dive in unexpected times, join Adora Nwofor as she explores how Calgarians are expressing themselves creatively in new ways.
Creative Connected Calgary September 15, 2020 Dj Stagez Dj Stagez began his eclectic artist career combining spoken word, dancing, and drumming. He works to showcase the remarkable legacy of Black people.
Creative Connected Calgary September 10, 2020 Sasha Ivanochko Sasha Ivanochko is a choreographer, pedagogue, and artistic director of Ivanochko in company, an ad hoc company she founded in 2005.
Creative Connected Calgary September 8, 2020 Melanee Murray-Hunt Melanee Murray-Hunt is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and producer. Onscreen credits include appearances on Tribal and in the feature film, Jasmine Road.
Creative Connected Calgary September 3, 2020 Laura Anzola Working with animation, new media arts, and design, Laura Anzola has always been fascinated with images and has led her to work with visual arts.
