Category: News

David Spinks, Professor Emeritus, Dramatic Arts at the University of Lethbridge The University community expresses its most sincere condolences to the family, friends, former students and colleagues of the late David Spinks, a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Fine Arts (Dramatic Arts) who passed away at his home in

The Betty Mitchell Award Nominees The Betty Mitchell Awards, named for a pioneer of Calgary’s theatrical community, Dr. Betty Mitchell, were started in 1998 to celebrate and honour outstanding achievement in Calgary’s professional theatre  community. The Betty Mitchell Awards provide the opportunity to recognize the excellent work that takes place

Centre Stage Theatre Announces Change of Leadership For 2011-2012 Season After nine years of creating inspiring Theatre For Young Audiences in Calgary, Artistic Director and Founder Bonnie Gratz is leaving the post and company member Christie Vieira will take over as the new AD effective June 1. “As founder of

TIX on the Square is growing! Earlier this year, Tix took over responsibility for managing the former City Store on Churchill Square. The store has morphed into a showcase of local indie talent, carrying several lines of original jewelry, hand-made stuffed animals, silk scarves, fiber art, photography, raku, pottery, as

The 2011 Alberta Literary Awards Announced! The Writers Guild of Alberta revealed the winners of the 2011 Alberta Literary Awards in Calgary on June 11, 2011 in conjunction with the Book Publishers Association of Alberta’s Alberta Book Publishing Awards.  More than 200 writers attended the 2011 Alberta Book Awards Gala,

In April and May peer juries assessed over 600 Individual Artist Project Grant applications in the 7 respective artistic discipline streams. Recommendations have been reviewed and approved by the AFA Board of Directors. Notification letters will be distributed in the coming weeks (dependent upon the availability of Canada Post services). 

The Mayor’s Think Tank: Our Arts, Our City June 21, 2011 The Mayor’s Think Tank: Our Arts, Our City brought together artists, entrepreneurs, activists, performers, students, developers and community leaders for a lively and important dialogue about a broad, bold vision for the City of Edmonton that integrates arts, culture,

It is with pleasure that I announce today the appointment of Anne-Marie Des Roches as Associate Director and Senior Policy Advisor of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA). Anne-Marie comes to the CCA with an impressive background. Having started her career at Radio-Canada in Ottawa and Winnipeg (1979-84), she

PLAYWRIGHTS GUILD OF CANADA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE May 31, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario… Thanks to project funding received from the   Ontario Arts Council, Playwrights Guild of Canada launches a new, user-   friendly website to members and the general public – www.playwrightsguild.ca.   Says Executive Director of PGC, Robin