All in Arts Commons
After two years of meticulous planning and design work, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and its partners at Arts Commons and The City of Calgary are thrilled to reveal the architectural design for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion. Behind the expansion’s design is a team of internationally recognized architects and designers from Toronto’s KPMB Architects, Calgary’s Hindle Architects, and Arizona’s Tawaw Architecture Collective.
The most important part of the moniker "Black History Month" has to be the word "story". And there is nothing more reflective of the power of story telling than the musical art form known as "the blues". In preparation for BHM 2024, I got the chance to talk with two phenomenal blues singers in advance of their Calgary concert, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons on February 9th.
Chinook Blast is energizing the city this month with more activities than you can possibly attend. Fortunately, we have the guide for you to one weekend at Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza so you can get it all in at once!
It's the time of year when trees start to glow, the mountains turn white, and we take time to reflect on another year at Arts Commons. From captivating performances to inspiring exhibitions, this year has been filled with creativity, community, and connection. Join us as we reflect on 12 highlights that made the 2022-23 season at Arts Commons truly unforgettable.
Weeks before the pandemic shut down the planet, in January 2020, Alex Sarian moved from New York City to Calgary to take over as president and CEO of Arts Commons.
He didn’t know much about Calgary, but his idea of a cool neighbourhood was a lot like most people: one that was walkable, with restaurants, cafes, bars and other cultural attractions, access to nature, and daycare.
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.
