Creative Spaces Speaker Series: Meanwhile Leases
UPDATED: March 21, 2025
The 2025 Creative Spaces series of speaker events is centred around creative spaces and social purpose real estate in Calgary.
Join us for the second event in the speaker series taking place on March 26, 2025. This session features an inspiring panel of industry leaders:
- Alex Glass, Executive Director, and Eva Hellreich, Program Manager at ArtsBuild Ontario
- Mary Anderson, Producer, Special Projects at Why Not Theatre
- Sean Dennie, Director of Space Development at cSPACE Projects
Learn about pilot projects to access affordable short-term space ‘in the meanwhile,’ while these buildings are awaiting redevelopment or long-term tenants. Join us to find out more!
Presented by Creative Spaces Community of Practice in partnership with Calgary Arts Development, these events have been created specifically to help solve space-related issues for those who develop, own and operate spaces, those who are looking for spaces, and everyone in between. Events will be held until summer.
Mark your calendars and RSVP for the upcoming event:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 4 – 6pm
Location: The Edison, 3rd floor conference room (150 9 Ave. SW)
Come for the snacks, stay for the innovation! Register here.
The Creative Spaces Speaker Series 2025 is a pivotal initiative in addressing Calgary’s creative spaces challenge. Developed by the Creative Spaces Community of Practice (CSCoP), and supported by Calgary Arts Development and cSpace Projects, this monthly series will run in spring 2025 and is strategically designed to empower local leaders by sharing invaluable knowledge, fostering community connections, and providing a platform for informed decision-making.
In 2025, the Creative Spaces Speaker Series will focus on Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) as a broader solution to Calgary’s creative spaces issues. By providing a platform for information sharing and networking opportunities, this series aims to empower local leaders, fostering a resilient and thriving creative community. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aspire to create a lasting impact on Calgary’s creative landscape.
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