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Art to the Rescue

Award-winning Calgary author Suzette Mayr shares how art helps her find her people and herself, how it speaks to us and about us, how it…Read more

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Stacey Perlin

Stacey Perlin and the Perlin Foundation for Wellbeing offers those struggling with mental health issues support and inspiration by starting positive and constructive conversations.Read more

Photo of Kristy North Peigan, aka Kristicles in cosplay attire.

Episode 53: Otafest Pt. 2

We continue to explore the stories behind the scenes of this year's Otafest. Meet Kristy North Peigan, aka Kristicles, a Blackfoot woman who creates amazing…Read more

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How Art Can Change the Narrative

Meet local artists using their creative skills to connect with communities and propel social change in this Create Calgary story exploring the transformative power of…Read more

Gladzy Kei poses in cosplay against a sunset landscape

Episode 52: Otafest Pt. 1

Otafest is upon us, and in this episode we explore the origins of the festival, find out what to expect and meet past attendees who…Read more

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Sydonne Warren

In this week's Storytelling Podcast, learn how artist Sydonne Warren transitioned from interests in architecture, design and social media influencing to public art and mural…Read more

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Episode 51: Rock the Nation

Living a Creative Life visits Studio Bell to talk to Lisa Jacobs and Stephanie Hutchinson, who are working onstage and behind the scenes to bring…Read more

Kids holding jellyfish puppets at Olympic Plaza

Reimagining Arts Education

Giving kids access to art provides more than joy and memorable moments. These experiences develop critical life skills, build identify and create connection to the…Read more

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Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

We acknowledge that the land we gather on, Mohkinsstsis, is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories, the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. Today this land is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts 5 and 6 as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.

We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.

Please see our full Commitment to Equity, including the sections on our aspirations, accountability, current initiatives and EDIA history.