Alcove August 2024 Newsletter

What's Happening at Alcove!

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The Alcove Centre
July 31, 2024

WE ARE CLOSED THE FROM JULY 31-AUGUST 6

Closed for cleaning and to set up our new Window Case Gallery exhibition. Come back when we re-open on August 7th!

We’ll also be closed on August 31st to September 3rd.

Fall Volunteer Applications Open!

The Summer season is coming to an end and we’re looking for volunteers for the Fall! Help us run our Recreational Art Space to make art more accessible in Calgary/Mohkinstsis!

Please click the button below to apply. New and returning Volunteers are welcome!

Creatives Mixer & Art for Social Change: Hub Night

Don’t miss a special edition of our Creatives Mixer! Our Creatives Mixer brings together people that Alcove collaborates with, local creatives, individuals who work in the sector, supporters and key players such as (but not limited to) grants organizations, media outlets, politicians, City Administration, property management groups, and Business Improvement Areas. This event is in partnership with Art for Social Change Network: Calgary Hub. (ASCN).

Connect with fellow creatives in the city!

Check out our new exhibition of MAPO Collective, a newly founded local photography collective. Their photographs will be available to view in our 2nd Street Window Case Gallery once we re-open!

Artist2Artist Admin Work Cafe

ARTIST2ARTIST ADMIN WORK CAFE w/ the Oratory is a place for artists & arts administrators to connect and grow their business, administrative efficiency, and expand their opportunities with partnerships.

There are drop-in sessions this month (August 11th & 25th), no registration required in collaboration with The Oratory.

Admission by Donation ($5 - $15). Recommended 16+.

Make sure to register for our workshops before they fill up!

*If you are unable to attend a workshop that you are registered for, please let us know at [email protected] so we can release the spot for someone else!

The Alcove Music Studio is accepting bookings for rehearsals and recordings!

The Alcove Music Studio provides rehearsal space, recording, mixing, mastering and production. Book your session today!

*Friendly reminder to guests that hot food is not permitted in the space, with exceptions during special events. This is to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the recreational art space.
*Parking in the loading zone by the back door is not permitted except for staff and facilitators/performers who have a workshop or performance at Alcove. Please do not park there otherwise.

Check out the Alcove Store!

Drop by our space to purchase our new line of merch, and grab our 2024 Community Card! We are also selling copies of Ryan Lee’s Photobook, Embroidery Kits by Ellie’s Markets, and Collage Prints by Lauréat Nkinzo, our summer resident artist.

The Alcove Community Card is available to purchase for $20. Get access to special offers/discounts at 30 businesses around Calgary! Enjoy coffee, beers, galleries, lessons, art supplies, and quality time all while supporting local businesses!

Complete the Survey!

The Alcove Art Space downtown at 244 7th Ave SW is part of a pilot project with cSPACE and the City of Calgary. Let them know what The Alcove means to you and how it changes your perspective of Downtown Calgary. It would help us a ton!

About Us
The Alcove Centre for the Arts is a non-profit located in Calgary (244 7th Avenue SW). Our aim is to make the arts accessible through pay-what-you-can events and art workshops. We believe that art and creativity are integral to the human experience and in building vibrant and dynamic communities.

Visiting Us
Affordable parking is located at: TD Core’s Underground Parkade (745 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K9). It has free 3-hour parking after 3pm on Weekdays, and a flat rate of $2 for longer. There is free 3-hour parking all day on Weekends, with a $2 flat rate for longer. If you are taking Calgary Transit, we are just across the street from 3rd Street Station.