It's Time to Celebrate the Arts in Calgary
Calgary Arts Development and the Office of the Mayor are about to welcome Calgary’s business and arts communities to the inaugural Celebration for the Arts hosted by Mayor Gondek. The celebration takes place from 6:30-10:30pm on Friday, November 4 in the lobby and onstage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons.
“We are so excited about this new event celebrating artists and the arts,” says Patti Pon, President & CEO of Calgary Arts Development. “We need artists now more than ever especially in these chaotic times to connect us, to tell our stories, to reflect our humanity and make meaning in our lives. Join us to celebrate artists, the arts, and how we can all live creative lives.”
Hosted by Tim Tamashiro, the onstage celebration includes performances by artists and community groups including the Tim Tamashiro Quartet, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, choirs, dance groups, and more.
The onstage celebration also recognizes recipients of this year’s Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards. These awards go to artists, arts workers or arts organizations who were nominated in categories like Healing Through the Arts, New Canadian Artist, Emerging Artist, Indigenous Artist, and others. There are eight awards in total.
Continue the celebration at an after party in the lobby where you’ll enjoy food, entertainment, a deejay and dancing.
More information and tickets are available at artscommons.ca/whats-on/celebration-for-the-arts.
This event is made possible through the support of Champion Partner Rozsa Foundation; Artist Showcase Partner Calgary Foundation; Venue Partner and After Party Sponsor Arts Commons; Accessibility Sponsors Bird Creatives and Calgary Downtown Association; VIP Sponsors Calgary Arts Foundation, CMLC and Calgary Economic Development; and Patrons DIALOG and Kasian Architecture.
