Creative Spaces Speaker Series with Brian McBay of Vancouver’s 221A
The fourth and final event in our spring Creative Spaces Speaker Series features Brian McBay of 221A, a Vancouver-based cultural research and cultural space operator. Under his leadership, 221A and 221A Artist Housing Society operates a growing network of over 140,000ft² across nine properties that provide non-market artist housing, artist studios and cultural programming.
Join us in person at The Edison building in downtown Calgary or online via Zoom on June 25, 2025 for an in-person presentation by McBay and learn more about non-market creative space.
Mark your calendars and RSVP for the upcoming event:
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4 – 6pm
Location: The Edison (150 9 Ave. SW), 3rd floor conference room, or online via Zoom
In-person event: Register here
Online event: Register here
Come for the snacks, stay for the innovation!
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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