Spring is finally here and Arts Commons can’t wait to welcome you downtown for events, activities, and warm weather to reveal in. Also, one Jurassic-sized show that you won’t want to miss!
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Rewriting the Calgary Arts Scene
When people talk about Calgary and its arts scene, the story that often gets told is that emerging artists usually leave our city; they don’t choose to stay or move here to practice their art. There’s no support; they can’t make a living.
While that story may have had some truth to it at one time, it’s no longer accurate. Assistance for these artists has expanded significantly. Local organizations such as Arts Commons have created programs to provide educational and mentoring opportunities to accelerate emerging artists’ careers.
Getting to Know Beautiful Man Actor Linda Kee
Hailed as “hysterically funny, brilliant, brutal” by Now Magazine, Beautiful Man makes its Alberta premiere in the Motel Theatre at Arts Commons. Written by the Hamilton-born Erin Shields who is known for her sharp lens interrogating the negative depictions of women in literature, Beautiful Man is a biting satire about the portrayal of women in film and television, co-produced by Downstage and Verb Theatre.
Getting into The MIX
Exciting things are happening in the Engineered Air Theatre. Tucked away in the basement of Arts Commons, you’d never know about the sparks of artistic collaboration with the TD Amplify series, or, most recently, The Mix.
A Note from Conductor Janna Sailor
IndigiDivas is envisioned as a respectful and empowering showcase of female-identifying Indigenous singers, seamlessly weaving together Indigenous traditions and cultures with the operatic and orchestral world.
The Calgary Civic Symphony: Sharing the Love of Music
The Calgary Civic Symphony has entertained Calgarians for almost 50 years and every year we present a Holidays concert of orchestral music with seasonal favourites. We continue the tradition this year on Sunday December 10 at 2:30 PM with Holidays with the Heebee-Jeebees.
Make Your Own Holiday Wreath with Arts Commons
For those of us who love the look and smell of a natural wreath but also want to put our own personal touch on it, we have the craft for you! So grab your pine boughs, wreath frame, and get ready to create some holiday magic.