The arts are more than music, dance, theatre, and performance arts. There are continually expanding ways of conceiving, developing, and delivering ideas that create new forms of artistic expression. In this pure, altruistic sense, the arts demonstrate the boundless creativity humans possess and the inventive ways they find to express themselves. We demonstrate our brand promise in our programming, our partnerships, and in our openness to, and serious consideration of, feedback and input from our community. 

Arts Commons is an inspirational gathering place for all Calgarians and visitors alike. We are a space, both physical and metaphorical, that stimulates senses, triggers emotions, challenges assumptions, starts conversations, and opens minds.

Occupying a full city block, Arts Commons is a six-level complex measuring over 400,000 square feet (almost 10 acres). It is the largest art centre in Western Canada. The excellent downtown location offers an unrivalled variety of vibrant and attractive spaces, including four theatres, and the Jack Singer Concert Hall, home to one of Canada's largest pipe organs, the Carthy Organ.

More than half a million people experience the excitement of the Arts Commons yearly at 1,800-plus performances and events, including live theatre, dance, spoken word and readings, children’s events, experimental theatre, art exhibits, public forums, weddings, training sessions, meetings, arts education activities, sporting events and competition, award ceremonies and concerts from symphonic music to jazz, folk, blues, world, rock and much more.

Arts Commons resident companies include: 

Arts Commons Presents
Alberta Theatre Projects
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Downstage
One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre
Theatre Calgary

Performing Arts

Arts Commons

Alex Sarian

Cheryl Cornelson

Kellie Knight (She/They)

Victor York

Marcus Ogden

Kaylee Beyene

Terry Rowley

Jackson Buchanan

Greg Epton

Karen Youngberg

David Mikkelsen

Alex Bonyun

Tasha Komery

Sarah Garton Stanley

The Arts and Education team at Arts Commons is dedicated to fostering creativity and learning through innovative programming and partnerships. They engage diverse communities by providing educational resources, workshops, and interactive experiences that promote artistic expression. By collaborating with teaching artists and educational institutions, the team aims to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore and participate in the arts, enriching Calgary's cultural landscape.

Arts and Education

Event Operations

Creative Media and Design

Human Resources and Administration

Arts and Education

About

Team members

Other teams at Arts Commons

Event Operations

Creative Media and Design

Human Resources and Administration