Alcove August 2025 Newsletter

Our Secret’s Out: We’ve Opened a 2nd Location!

August is full of reasons to swing by Alcove, from hands-on workshops and jam sessions to our Quarterly Creatives Mixer!

But that’s not all—we’re growing!

This month, we’re launching our second space in the Beltline Area, in partnership with cSPACE! Keep reading to discover all the exciting happenings this month and get the scoop on Alcove’s brand-new space!

Alcove will be CLOSED from Friday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 6 as well as Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, August 31.

Alcove 2.0 in Beltline — Open House on August 23

Since day one, Alcove has been about making space—for creativity, for connection, and for community. Now, we’re taking that mission even further with the launch of Alcove 2.0, a second space located in the Beltline at 1040 8th Street SW, in partnership with cSPACE.

This new location gives us more room to support your ideas, whether that’s hosting an event, leading a workshop, or just finding a place to gather and make. We’re opening the doors wide on Saturday, August 23, for an Open House, and we’d love to welcome you in, show you around, and help bring your artistic visions to life.

Stay tuned on our Instagram for Alcove 2.0 details and updates, or feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!

August’s Creatives Mixer is Here!

End your summer on a high note with our quarterly Creatives Mixer, a fun, casual evening to connect with others!

You’ll meet folks we work with at Alcove—plus local creatives, grant folks, media professionals, city representatives, and other cool humans who care about building a more creative Calgary. There will be live music performances (with space to jam along if you’re feeling it!), plus an opportunity for a few guests to share their work with the crowd (pre-selected after RSVPs close). There’s also a door prize and a fun game to join for a chance to win prize packages from local artists and businesses!

This event is in partnership with Art for Social Change Network: Calgary Hub (ASCN).

*All are welcome to RSVP. Please note that a 2025 Alcove Community Card is required upon entry and can be purchased at the door.

Event Highlights

There’s so much happening at Alcove this month! Here’s what you can look forward to:

Want to support Alcove? Here’s how!

• If you’re able, consider making a donation! Donations help fuel our mission to provide a full-time space where people can cultivate their creativity and build meaningful connections within our community. Donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. 

• Snag a 2025 Community Card — Treat yourself or a friend to an all-access pass to special offers and creative experiences in Calgary for $30! Every purchase helps support local businesses AND accessible arts programming in Calgary!

• Bring Alcove to Work — Does your workplace support local arts and culture? Whether it’s through an employee giving campaign or a corporate donation, your workplace can help fuel creativity in Calgary. Email [email protected] and let’s chat!

• Show Up & Get Creative — Swing by during drop-in hours, join a workshop, or check out one of our events. When you show up, you support local artists and help build community. Click here for our program schedule. 

Alcove belongs to all of us — thanks for being part of it!

2025 Community Card for Sale

The 2025 Alcove Community Cards are now valid to use for the entire year! Come get your 2025 Community Card today at Alcove!

The Alcove Community Card is available to purchase for $30 and gives you access to special offers/discounts at 51 businesses around Calgary! We also offer team packages at a discounted rate! Enjoy discounted coffee, beers, galleries, lessons, art supplies, and quality time all while supporting local businesses! Valid from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.

A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a Community Card so far, as well as Arts Commons and Rozsa Foundation for purchasing team packages. If your team is interested, please contact Bethel at [email protected] for more information!

We also have new additions to the Community Card this year, including, a quarterly Insider Newsletter, giving an exclusive look into Alcove and the local art scene, as well as a change to our Creatives Mixer admissions. Starting in 2025, you must own and register a Community Card to attend our quarterly Creatives Mixer events.

Artist Callout: Exhibit at our Mini Gallery

Are you a visual artist looking for a space to showcase your work? Our Mini Gallery on 2nd Street is now accepting submissions for its next exhibit!

Visible to the public 24/7, this space is designed for artists facing barriers in finding exhibition opportunities. When Alcove is open, visitors can also explore the gallery from the inside. Each showcase runs for an average of 4–6 weeks, providing a unique platform to share your creativity with the community.

*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.

About Us
The Alcove Centre for the Arts is a charity 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.