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This year marks the third anniversary of recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), as a nation. However, many non-Indigenous peoples don’t fully understand what it is or why and how they should participate. Let this be a guide to this important day.
Arts Commons is thrilled to announce the appointment of an acclaimed creative industry leader as the new VP of Programming, Sarah Garton Stanley. This announcement follows an international executive search conducted by Martin Bragg & Associates. Sarah Garton Stanley will be moving from Nova Scotia to Calgary to join the Arts Commons team on September 20, 2023 where she will lead the department responsible for all areas of programming: Social Impact, Education, Visual and Media Arts, and Arts Commons Presents.
Attention, valued patrons of Arts Commons! We have some exciting news to share that will revolutionize your ticketing experience. Arts Commons is proud to announce its partnership with True Tickets, a leading provider of secure digital ticket delivery. This collaboration not only marks True Tickets' expansion into the Canadian live entertainment market but also positions Arts Commons as the very first arts organization in Canada to adopt this innovative digital ticket delivery solution.
On May 1st, 2023, with little fanfare, the World Health Organization declared the end of the COVID-19 global emergency. The virus that had ravaged the world for just over three years, forced many into isolation, devastated workplaces, and took loved ones from us, has now faded to background noise of booster shots and broken trust. Should we not be happy? We made it…?
When someone asks you about reggae music, what do you think of? For many, it's the laid-back tones and signature style of Bob Marley; for others, the warm clime and rich history of Jamaica. But to any ardent reggae fan today, the answer is simple: Luciano.
What a year 2022 has been! Arts Commons has been working closely with our partners at Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the City of Calgary to bring our plans for expanding and modernizing Arts Commons to fruition. This project, known as the Arts Commons Transformation (or ACT for short), will dramatically transform Calgary’s creative future by making the arts more available, accessible, and relevant to everyone. Learn more about our progress over the past year.
In 1970, three women set to work making the dream for a performing arts centre in Calgary a reality. Today, Arts Commons is a top destination for arts and culture in North America. Learn more about the exciting history of Arts Commons—from the 1988 Olympic Games to the world famous Carthy Organ—and discover what the future holds!
You may have noticed that everything from Mozart to Metallica sounds great in the Jack Singer Concert Hall. But getting the music to sound pitch perfect requires extra tools and extra skill to make the room sing. Meet the team behind the sound at Arts Commons and learn why our mixing boards are so essential to a good show!
