Cultural Space for the Arts
SEAFOOD MARKET STUDIOS! Affordable + professionally managed temporary artists studios and creation space available in the East Village
- Posted August 28th, 2010
Calling all Calgary-based emerging and professional artists, non-profit arts organizations, and artist collectives!
Need access to affordable, secure studio, rehearsal or creation space? The Seafood Market is an excellent location for multi-disciplinary rehearsals, visual artists’ studios, festival offices, writers, photographers, graphic designers, film and video artists, and interdisciplinary artists.
Current opportunities: Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Calgary Arts Development have leased a raw 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space (ideal for rehearsal use) and a 1,400 s.f. flexible space with plenty of natural light for arts uses in the East Village (630 - 7th Ave. SE). Located adjacent to 14 artist studios already filled, the large format spaces are available at reasonable rates for short- to medium-term licenses. Based on the existing building code standard, this space is not ideal for larger presentations or exhibitions.
For further information, please contact Eric Moschopedis or Mia Rushton at 403-973-7842 or e-mail: seafoodmarket@calgaryartsdevelopment.com Read more »
Expression of Interest (“EOI”) for New Recreational Facilities for The City of Calgary
- Posted February 25th, 2010
The City of Calgary is seeking supplier interest
Expression of Interest (“EOI”) for New Recreational Facilities for The City of Calgary
No commitment exists under this Expression of Interest.
This EOI is published to garner interest in the projects from Private Sector organizations and Not-for-Profit organizations. The City requests organizations willing to invest in the design, build, partial finance, maintenance and/or operation of up to four new recreation facilities within The City of Calgary. This EOI even extends to groups who may just want to provide services or be a tenant in one of the new recreation centres.
Information gathered will be used to for assessment purposes only. The Expression of Interest document is available for download from the Alberta Purchasing Connection website www.purchasingconnection.ca, and the Reference number for the opportunity is AB-2010-00795. If you are not already a registered Vendor on the site, you will be required to register by entering your contact information into the specified fields.
Arts and culture groups can contact bil.hetherington@calgaryartsdevelopment.com for more information.
To confirm interest, please contact Jane Rushton in writing. The closing date is Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm (MST).
EOI contact:
Jane Rushton
Senior Buyer
2nd Floor, Manchester Building "U"
677 - 25 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4K8
Email: jane.rushton@calgary.ca
Visit the following links for more information on the Calgary Arts Development web site:
Art Spaces Video
Calgary Arts Development, through our Arts Spaces Investment Process, is recommending 15 arts spaces projects as strong opportunities for the future of Calgary. Please take some time to read more about these exciting projects and view this short video (approximately nine minutes in length) to hear directly from the projects about the visionary work they have underway to change the face of Calgary's cultural landscape and build a strong arts infrastructure for the sector and for all Calgarians.
Lead with Culture: Building the Extraordinary
Lead with Culture: Building the Extraordinary from Calgary Arts Development on Vimeo.
Arts Spaces Strategy & Capital Plan
- Posted March 30th, 2007
Calgary Arts Development's strategy for arts facilities in Calgary focuses on reclaiming Calgary's cultural identity as a leader in providing great spaces for the arts. You can read the Arts Spaces Strategy and Capital Plan by viewing the attachment below.
Research Report - The Current State of Cultural Spaces for the Arts in Calgary
- Posted March 28th, 2007
A comprehensive report detailing the state of arts facilities in Calgary has been completed by Calgary Arts Development. Please download the attachments below to review the research:
Steering Committee Members
Calgary Arts Development has put together a Steering Committee to provide guidance and public participation in each phase of the project. The committee is comprised of local experts representing a cross section of stakeholders. Here are the members from our Steering Committee
Cultural Spaces Trends and Needs Analysis Overview
Calgary Arts Development is carrying out this study to support effective investment in cultural space for the arts over the next ten years.
This project:
- Includes three phases: Inventory, Trends and Needs Analysis, and Master Planning
- Requires direct community input from Calgary’s vibrant and diverse artistic community
- Includes examination of what space and venue signify for artistic creation
- Includes the creation of an inventory of existing facilities and an examination of needs and trends, locally, and in the broader global context
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to champion broad areas of opportunity for existing, new and re-defined cultural facilities.
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to provide specific advice to City Council on the impact and benefits of proposed projects
- Is part of Calgary Arts Development’s on-going, long-term strategic planning to enhance the environment for the arts in Calgary
