Alcove September 2024 Newsletter

WE ARE CLOSED THE FROM August 31 - September 4

Closed for Labour Day Weekend, August 31-September 4. We’ll be back with our Jam Sessions on September 5th!

We will also be closed on September 20th for a ticketed event. Show details coming soon!

What is Public Art? Community Convo and Kick-off!

Join us for a community conversation on how the question of “What is public art” will be uniquely explored at Alcove over the next 3 months. This is a kickoff event with a panel discussion that includes a local street artist, musician and mutual-aid art initiatives! The conversation will be moderated by Matias Martinez.

We are so excited to host a variety of programming over the Fall 2024 that includes window case activations and conversations exploring “What is Public Art?” in partnership with Calgary Arts Development.

‘Stories of this Land’ Community Mural LAUNCH

Come join the LAUNCH of our "Stories of this Land" community mural! Led by Matias Martinez, we will be creating a mural that represents the diverse stories, landscape and people that live, work and play on this land. Come make your mark & tell your story! The final mural will be revealed and completed in December 2024.

NeuroCreative: Workflow Tips for Neurodivergent Artists

Are you an artist or creative who navigates the world through a neurodivergent lens? Join us for an empowering workshop designed specifically for you! In this session, we'll explore tailored workflow strategies to help you harness your unique strengths and discover practical techniques to structure your creative process. This session is hosted by Priscilla Cherry from The Oratory!

ARTIST2ARTIST ADMIN WORK CAFE is a place for artists & arts administrators to connect and grow their business, administrative efficiency, and expand their opportunities with partnerships. This is also a great space to connect with the grantors at Calgary Arts Development.

Workshops are back in full swing!

We’re launching more workshops for the Fall season! Some new ones including Product Photography and Music Composition 101.

*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.

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.