It’s a busy season of mingling, planning, and, of course, shopping. Arts and crafts take centre stage between now and mid-December with over 75 shows, sales and markets taking place in and around Calgary.

And the best part? Shopping at these sales helps support local makers of all kinds. Talk about a win-win!

Calgary Christmas Night Market

November 4 & 18, 2016, 5:00 – 11:00pm
Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW)
Free

Start your Christmas shopping early at the only night market happening in Calgary during fall/winter months. Enjoy late night shopping in the heart of downtown alongside local music and live entertainment.
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CCAG Fall Show & Sale

November 5, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Montgomery Community Centre (5003 16th Ave. NW)
Free, donations to the Veteran’s Food Bank gratefully accepted

The Calgary Creative Arts Guild is hosting is annual fall show and sale featuring works from over 20 local artists.
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Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary Holiday Fair

November 5, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue 1008 (1008 14th St. SE)
$2

Proceeds from this great little sale go directly to SAS’s scholarship fund, supporting women facing obstacles to furthering their education. Look for home baked goods, handmade quilts, paintings, artwork, crafts and more.
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Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Christmas Sale

November 6, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Triwood Community Association Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW)
Free

See works from members of this not-for-profit potters’ guild. This sale features the work of nearly 30 local potters who work out of the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre—a facility operated by the City of Calgary. Look for a wide selection of functional and decorative pottery for sale, as well as specialty pieces such as Raku and wood fired pottery, all at excellent prices.
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Foothills Holiday Roadshow

November 10 – 13, 2016
Multiple locations
$5 – $8

Get out of the city and hit up not one but two holiday affairs with this awesome road trip! Check out the Millarville Christmas Market with 230 vendors and then head over to Okotoks for its Christmas Festival with more than 135 vendors. Talk about a great shopping experience!
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Fort Calgary Artisans’ Fair

November 11, 2016, 10:30am – 5:00pm
Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave. SE)
Free with a non-perishable food donation for the Veterans’ Food Bank

Join Fort Calgary for a special Remembrance Day service at 10:30am, followed by an artisans’ market featuring over 60 talented local makers starting at 11:30am. Look for jewellery, hand-made crafts, holiday decor, photography and more. Lunch and beverages will be available to purchase on site during the fair.
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Heritage Weavers and Spinners Annual Fall Sale

November 11 & 12, 2016
Artpoint in Inglewood (1139 11th St. SE)
Free

Get to know the Heritage Weavers and Spinners at its annual fall sale. Featuring weaving, spinning and fibre art, all made locally by group members, this is a great chance to pick up an unique gift. Demonstrations are available throughout the day.
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The Group Art Society of Calgary’s Fall Show and Sale

November 12, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
St. Peter’s Anglican Church (903 75th Ave. SW)
Free, donations for the Calgary Food Bank accepted

Come out for a day of art and meet the artists that make up The Group Art Society of Calgary. Original paintings in all mediums, sizes and prices will be available and look for a painting demo by Jan Chalupnicek.
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Calgary Fibre Arts Fair

November 12 & 13, 2016, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Triwood Community Association (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW)
Free

A fair for all things fibre arts related—knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and more. Look for work from lots of local artists, community groups, classes, demos, and door prizes.
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Bee Kingdom Glass November Open House & Glass Sale

November 12 & 13, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW)
Free

Come and have some fun with Bee Kingdom Glass. This weekend open house features glassblowing demos and lots of glass for sale!
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Riverview Artists Fall Show & Sale

November 14 – 18, 2016, 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Winter Garden, Jamieson Place (308 4th Ave. SW)
Free

The 12 artists who make up the Riverview Artists Group invite you to view their latest exhibit of original paintings. Finding inspiration in a wide range of subjects, they express their ideas in a variety of styles and techniques.
riverview-artists.com

Art Market’s 30th Anniversary

November 17 – 20, 2016
TELUS Convention Centre (136 8th Ave. SE)
$8 – $10

It’s a huge year for the annual Art Market. Celebrating 30 years, look for some of the best artisans that Canada has to offer. Over 40 new artists will be presenting their work at this year’s market.
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Calgary Christmas Market Launch

November 18, 2016, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Calgary Farmers Market
Free

New this year, kick off Calgary Farmers Market’s first Christmas Market with live holiday entertainment and freshly roasted chestnuts. Make your own maple taffy and admire custom-carved ice sculptures. Can’t make it? Mark your calendars to explore the Calgary Christmas Market, November 18 to December 10.
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Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association Show + Sale

November 18 & 19, 2016
ACAD Main Mall (1407 14th Ave. NW)
Entrance by donation

Check out what Calgary’s emerging artists have created during the school year. This unique public art market invites you to view and purchase over 3,000 pieces of handmade works. And with the First Night Fundraiser—an exclusive viewing and sale of ACAD student work—you can help support student programming. The First Night Fundraiser runs 5:00 to 8:00pm on November 17 and tickets are $25.
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Curated. Holiday Market YYC

November 18 & 19, 2016
Red and White Club (1817 Crowchild Trail NW)
$4 – $12

New on the scene is Curated. With 80 handmade artisans and vintage curators selling jewellery, clothing, repurposed, upcycled, vintage, home decor, ceramics, sweets, accessories, furniture and much more, it’s worth checking out its inaugural market.
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International Christmas Market

November 18 – 20, 25 – 27 & December 2 – 4, 2016
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW)
$10 – $72

Enjoy over 250 vendors spreading Christmas spirit in the indoor comfort of the Spruce Meadows Riding Hall, Equi-Plex, Gallery on the Green, Reindeer Alley and Candy Cane Lane. There are even expanded outdoor courtyard areas as well as musical performances and dance displays.
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Spirit of Christmas Art Show and Sale

November 18 – December 23, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Okotoks Art Gallery (53 North Railway St., Okotoks)
Free

This holiday season the Okotoks Art Gallery transforms into the Spirit of Christmas, a winter wonderland full of gifts crafted by local artisans. Look for one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, jewellery, cards, and original local artwork. Everything in this holiday showcase is priced under $200.
okotoksculture.ca

In-Definite Arts Holiday Art Sale

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
In-Definite Arts (8038 Fairmount Dr. SE)
Free

Join In-Definite Arts for its biggest fundraiser of the year. Find one-of-a-kind arts and crafts and help support visual arts programming for adults with developmental disabilities. In-Definite Arts is looking for donations of baked goods, as well as items for its silent auction. To learn more, call IDAS at 403.253.3174.
indefinitearts.com

Annual Contextural Christmas Artisan Sale

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 8th St. SW)
Free

This sale showcases unique fibre and multi-media works by local artists and Contextural members with plenty of gift-worthy items to help you get into the holiday spirit.
contextural.ca

Artisan Winter Market

November 19, 2016, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Inglewood Community Hall (1740 24th Ave. SE)
$2

This show features a variety of vendors including vintage decor, up-cycled and repurposed furniture, hand painted signs, handmade candles, and more.
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Calgary Expo Holiday Market

November 19 & 20, 2016
Hall B, BMO Centre, Stampede Park (20 Roundup Way SW)
$10 – $30

This two-day geeky shopping extravaganza features local crafters, artists, retailers and vendors! Look for comics, toys, collectibles, statues, art and more.
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Printed Matter Affair

November 19 & 20, 2016
Stride Main Space (1006 Macleod Tr. SE)
Free

This two-day public event is geared at fostering a public conversation and platform to feature printed matter from artists and organizations from Alberta. The printed matter includes zines, books, prints, and other miscellany such as bags, buttons, stickers and patches. Be on the lookout for daily talks and workshops as well.
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Handmade Here Collective Boutique Christmas Sale

November 19 & 20, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Triwood Community Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW)
Free

This Calgary-based collective brings together 25 artists for a shopping experience for all things handmade.
handmadehere.ca

Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club Festive Season Artisan Sale

November 19 & 20, December 10 & 11, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club (13, 3650 19th St. NE)
Free

Check out the talented and varied artistry of Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club members at this very cool show featuring jewellery, objets d’art, metalwork, minerals, crystals and more.
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Christmas Gift Market

November 25 – 27, 2016
Symons Valley Ranch Farmer’s Market (14555 Symons Valley Rd. NW)
Free

Head to the market and discover over 50 gift vendors selling handmade gifts, Christmas themed items and direct sales. Also be on the lookout for free Santa visits, a kids colouring area and live music each day from noon to 2:00pm.
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Bearspaw Christmas Art & Craft Market

November 25 – 27, 2016
Bearspaw Lions Community Hall (25240 Nagway Rd)
Free

Head to the second annual Countdown to Christmas Art & Craft Market in Bearspaw with a selection of 35+ artists and vendors including hand made Christmas crafts, artwork, and snacks.
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Market Collective Cheer

November 25 – 27, December 2 – 4, 9 – 11 & 16 – 18, 2016
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1st St. SW)
$5 for the entire weekend

This independent market and Calgary staple was created to showcase the works of local artists, artisans and musicians and to strengthen the local community. The holiday season brings makers together with live music, DJs and a whole bunch of festive cheer.
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St. Andrews Heights Artists’ Society 2016 Fall Art Show

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Holy Cross Anglican Church (2828 19th St. NW)
Free

Local artists from the St. Andrews Heights Artists’ Society present new work at the society’s annual Fall Art Show. Look for original works of art in varied mediums and styles, meet the artists, ask them questions, and find out what inspired their work.
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Little Modern Market (Holiday Edition)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Rally Pointe (11511 35th St. SE)
$5

Dubbed a modern and local market in the suburbs, this one has a bunch of vendors selling clothing, accessories, home decor, art, jewellery and more.
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MarketSpot’s Winter Market

November 26 & 27, December 3 & 4, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW)
Free

MarketSpot’s Annual Winter Market returns for two weekends this year. Shop from over 70 vendors and enjoy live music, a kids’ zone area and more during this free, family-friendly event.
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Etsy Calgary’s One-Stop Christmas Shop

November 27, 2016, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Golden Acre Garden Sentre (620 Goddard Ave. NE)
$3, kids 12 and under, free

Etsy Calgary has partnered with Golden Acre Garden Sentre to do a special Christmas shop this year. Full of talented vendors and lovely Christmas home decor from Golden Acre, this sale offers everything from great gifts for family and friends, to Christmas trees and outdoor decorations.
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Centennial Place Holiday Market

November 29 – December 1, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Centennial Place, 2nd Floor Tenant Lounge (520 3rd Ave. SW)
Free

Downtown workers rejoice! This market is perfect for you! Centennial Place is hosting a weekday holiday market with artisans, sweet and savoury food vendors, local artists, fashion and much more.
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Winter Word Fair

December 1, 2016, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Central Library, Calgary Public Library (616 Macleod Tr. SE)
Free

Join the Calgary Public Library for one incredible night of bookish gift shopping. Independent booksellers and vendors will be on-hand alongside music, light refreshments, and snacks.
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Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market

December 2 & 3, 2016
TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary (2009 10th Ave SW)
$5

Skip the lines and headaches and spend your time with TRUCK as its holiday market returns with one-of-a-kind products made by some of Calgary’s most talented artists and artisans. There’ll even be tasty treats provided by Big Rock Brewery, Caffe Beano, and Sidewalk Citizen.
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Merry Makers Market

December 2 & 3, 2016
ARCHEloft (200, 1209 1st St. SW)
Free

Join ARCHEloft for its third annual makes market featuring curated local vendors selling fascinating wares.
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Cochrane Christmas Art & Craft Market

December 2 & 3, 2016
Frank Wills Memorial Hall (405 1st St. East, Cochrane)
Free

Check out the Christmas Around the Corner Art & Craft Market featuring local small businesses and artisans including painting, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, tea, skin care, cookware, textile arts, games, clothing and more.
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Bee Kingdom Glass Christmas Sale

December 3 & 4, 2016, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW)
Free

Bring friends and family as Calgary’s own Bee Kingdom blows glass throughout the weekend, so sit down and watch them work. Then head into the house for snacks do some shopping for handmade glassworks. Look out for colourful candy bowls, vases, cute engines, little cute bomb characters, glasses, Christmas balls, and so much more.
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Wildflower Art Salon & Sale

December 4, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wildflower Arts Centre (3363 Spruce Dr. SW)
Free

Looking for that little something extra? Then check out the 6th annual Wildflower Salon and Sale. Visitors get a chance to chat with the talented people who work at the Wildflower Arts Centre and shop for one of a kind artwork directly from artists. Look for ceramics, paintings, drawings, mixed media, felt, glass, and photography on sale.
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9th Annual Under $100 Art Show

December 8 – 11, 2016
Art Spot (2501 Alyth Rd. SE)
Free

Bigger than ever, see works from over 100 participating artists with new artwork being brought out daily. Check it out at the opening reception, December 8 from 5:00 to 10:00pm.
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Festival of Crafts

December 8 – 11, 2016
BMO Centre, Stampede Park (20 Round Up Way SE)
$5 – $7

One of Canada’s biggest holiday handcrafted shopping events, this marketplace features over 250 artists, artisans, and designers. Look for locally and nationally sourced handmade goods including fashion, jewellery, home decor, sculptures, glassware, body care, and gourmet treats.
festivalofcrafts.ca

Authentically Indigenous Craft Show

December 10 & 17, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Kerby Centre (1133 7th Ave. SW)
$2

This holiday show features over 30 unique Indigenous artist vendors from the Calgary and Treaty 7 area of Southern Alberta. Look for handmade crafts, art, jewellery, food and so much more. There’s even a kids zone where little ones can colour or make an ornament to take home.
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BIG Small Art Show

December 17, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Motion Gallery (127, 200 Barclay Parade SW)
Free

Head to Motion Gallery as 10 local artists are hold their first ever BIG Small Art Show. With more than 100 pieces of original artwork for under $100, this is a great place to find small works of original art for yourself or for a last minute Christmas gifts.
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Community Craft Sales

There’s also a number of smaller community sales taking place between now and the holidays. Not necessarily big or fancy, these sales often offer gems for those who check them out and are well worth hitting up. You never know what you’re going to find!

November 5, 2016, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Woodcreek Community Association (1991 Woodview Dr. SW)

November 5, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Forest Heights Community Association (4909 Forego Ave. SE)

November 5, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Rosedale Community Hall (901 11th Ave. SW)

November 5, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Park 96 (14660 Parkland Blvd. SE)

November 5, 2016, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Southwood United Church (10690 Elbow Dr. SW)

November 12, 2016, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Robert McClure United Church (5510 26th Ave. NE)

November 12, 2016, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Crossroads Community Association (1803 14th Ave. NE)

November 12, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Oakridge Community Centre (9504 Oakfield Dr. SW)

November 12, 2016, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Legacy Estates Pineridge (3000, 6818 Pinecliff Grove NE)

November 12 & 13, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Bowness Scout & Lions Hall (8551 Bowness Rd. NW)

November 13, 2016, 10:30am – 3:00pm
Scandinavian Centre (739 20th Ave. NW)

November 17, 2016, 4:00 – 7:00pm
Simon Fraser School (5215 33rd St. NW)

November 18 & 19, 2016
Friday night, 4:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mahogany Beach Club (29 Masters Pk. SE)

November 18 & 19, 2016
Friday night, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association (5600 Centre St. N)

November 18 & 19, 2016
Friday night, 3:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Varsity Community Association (4303 Varsity Dr. NW)

November 19, 2016, 9:00am – 3:00pm
King of Glory Church (2640 Rundlelawn Rd. NE)

November 19, 2016, 9:00am – 7:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion (138 Bowness Ctr. NW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association (10709 Rocky Ridge Blvd. NW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Blessed Cardinal Newman School (16201 McKenzie Lake Blvd. SE)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association (1320 5th Ave. NW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 24th St. SW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church (290 Edgepark Blvd. NW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Silver Springs Community Association (5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
The New Brighton Club (2 Brighton Dr. SE)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90th Ave. SE)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Bonavista Downs Community Association (1418 Lake Ontario Dr. SE)

November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Shawnessy Community Centre (224 Shawmeadows Rd. SW)

November 19 & 20, 2016, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Crestmont Residents Hall (12400 Crestmont Blvd. SW)

November 19 & 20, 2016, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Lake Bonavista Community Association (1401 Acadia Dr. SE)

November 25 & 26, 2016, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Rosscarrock Community Hall (4411 10th Ave. SW)

November 26, 2016, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Winston Heights Mount View Community Association (520 27th Ave. NE)

November 26, 2016, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Marlborough Community Association (636 Marlborough Way NE)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Bow Cliff Seniors (3375 Spruce Dr. SW)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
St. Michael School (4511 8th Ave. SW)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Dalhousie Community Association (5432 Dalhart Rd. NW)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Scenic Acres Community Association (8825 Scurfield Dr. NW)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Greenwood Village (3223 83rd St. NW)

November 26, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Foothills United Church (3803 69th St. NW)

November 26, 2016, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Moca Hall (6901 20A St. SE)

November 27, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Lakeview Community Hall (6110 34th St. SW)

December 3, 2016, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Monsignor JS Smith School (2919 Douglasdale Blvd. SE)

December 3, 2016, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Ranchlands Community Association (7713 Ranchview Dr. NW)

December 3, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
St. William School (11020 Fairmount Dr. SE)

December 3, 2016, 10:00am – 6:00pm
SCA Community Centre (277 Strathcona Dr. SW)

December 4, 2016, 10:00am – 3:00pm
North Glenmore Park Community Association (2231 Longridge Dr. SW)

December 10, 2016, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Albert Park Radisson Heights Community (1310 28th St. SE)

December 10, 2016, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Highwood Community Centre (16 Harlow Ave. NW)

December 10 & 11, 2016, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Cedarbrae Community Centre (11024 Oakfield Dr. SW)

Have a show that’s not listed above? Email us at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or fill out this form.