Alcove September 2025 Newsletter

New season, new ways to create!

So… summer went by in a blink, right? August was a big month for us…Raw Voices turned 9, we opened our second space in Beltline, and we packed in so many great memories.

Now we’re ready for slower days, cozy sweaters, and plenty of creativity. This September, Alcove has everything from workshops to live shows and partner programs to match every fall mood. Take a peak at our programs calendar below!

Please note: Alcove will be CLOSED from Monday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 3. See you on September 4 for our first Jam Session of the month!

Alcove Core vs. Alcove Beltline. What’s the difference?

Alcove has always been about making space for creative expression. Now, we get to do that in two amazing downtown locations, with different purposes:

Visit out our Instagram for updates and pictures of both spaces, or feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!

Check out Alcove Beltline’s (1040 8 St SW) program calendar below!

Want to try something new this month? Attend a Workshop!

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a workshop a week brings a little joy to keep! Come join us for one (or all five!) of our September activities:

*All workshops at Alcove Core require registration on Eventbrite.

Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

The workshops are pay what you can! Suggested $20 - $30 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

Watch Live Art ft. Bochiknot

Come down for the first installment of a monthly live art series! Join us on September 24 to see Nicole, co-founder of Bochiknot, create a macrame masterpiece! It’s a crafternoon of live music, an artist talk, and tons of fun!

• Drop-in, no registration required.

• Free admission

• All Ages

• Complimentary Ear Plugs & quiet rooms are available.

Thank you to Calgary Arts Development for making this event possible.

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.