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Alcove February 2025 Newsletter
What's Happening at Alcove!
Alcove Centre
February 05, 2025
Alcove is back for select programming in February!
We are excited to bring new programs and partnerships this month! Thank you to SPACEPILOT (cSPACE) and Brookfield Properties for supporting another year in our current space at 244 7 Ave SW!
Alcove will be open for select programs only in February and will fully reopen on Saturday, March 1st with a full calendar of workshops, events, and drop-in art space hours.
Alcove 2025 Community Survey
What programs and activities would you love to see at Alcove this year? Share your thoughts and ideas through our survey! Your feedback will help shape the events, workshops, and experiences we plan for 2025. We truly appreciate your input and can’t wait to hear what you have to share—thank you for helping us make this year amazing!
*This survey is anonymous and takes approximately 5-minutes to complete.
February Creatives Mixer is here!
Join us for our quarterly Creatives Mixer, a night where creativity meets community! This event is in partnership with Art for Social Change Network: Calgary Hub (ASCN).
Our Creatives Mixer brings people together 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, government representatives, city administration, property management groups, and business improvement areas.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
*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:
Soft Launch: Daytimes on Wednesdays – Kick off our new daytime programming with a Window Case Concert, along with Grounds for Gathering, the Downtown Core Coffee Club, a free social hour to connect with neighbours over coffee and pastries.
Partnered Programs – Art for Social Change Network: Calgary Hub, The Oratory, and Alcove Photo Club are bringing new and exciting programming to the space!
Monthly Raw Voices – An evening of music, spoken word, comedy, and open mic from talented local artists.
Weekly Thursday Night Jams – A lively open session where musicians can come together, collaborate, and create.
And Much More! – Stay tuned for even more exciting events and creative experiences at Alcove.
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.
Check out the Alcove Store!
Drop by our space to purchase our new line of merch, and grab our 2025 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.
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.