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

Terry Rowley

Jackson Buchanan

Greg Epton

Karen Youngberg

David Mikkelsen

Alex Bonyun

Tasha Komery

Sarah Garton Stanley

The Leadership Team at Arts Commons is responsible for guiding the organization's strategic vision and fostering a dynamic artistic environment. This team, comprising the President & CEO, Vice Presidents of Strategic Projects and Programming, and Chief Advancement Officer, collaboratively oversees programming initiatives, community engagement, and partnerships. They ensure Arts Commons remains an inclusive and inspiring hub for artistic expression, while also driving operational excellence and innovation in service delivery to enhance the cultural landscape of Calgary.

Leadership Team

Event Operations

Creative Media and Design

Human Resources and Administration

Leadership Team

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Team members

Other teams at Arts Commons

Event Operations

Creative Media and Design

Human Resources and Administration