Calgary

Sound Haven

This hands-on program introduces artists to the world of digital music creation and soundscapes. Participants will explore sound fundamentals, digital tools, beat-making, melodic design, and audio layering techniques. Each session includes interactive activities, collaborative projects, and creative experimentation with both traditional and unconventional sounds. By the end of the program, participants will have created their own unique soundscapes and compiled a digital portfolio of their work.

Verse, Hook, & Harmony

This program guides artists through the exciting process of crafting original songs in a fun and collaborative environment. Participants will explore song structure, lyric writing, melody creation, and performance techniques through hands-on activities and group collaborations. Each week offers new opportunities to create, refine, and share music, culminating in the recording of original compositions. 

No prior experience required! Verse, Hook & Harmony is for people 16 and older and is open to mixed-ability participants and community members.

Artists will develop skills in lyric writing, melody and rhythm creation, song structuring, and performance. They will also learn basic recording techniques and gain confidence in presenting their work. 

You will enjoy this class if you love writing songs, exploring musical ideas with others, or bringing your stories to life through music. 

Register here: accessarts.ca/whats-on/verse-hook-harmony

About the Instructor:

SJ Obatusin is a musician, producer, and audio engineer with a deep passion for fostering creativity through music and sound. With over 15 years of experience in music production, recording, and composition, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the NaAC’s music programming, aiming to introduce artists to the world of digital audio, production, and sound design.

SJ has experience teaching and leading workshops with artists of all skill levels. He believes in adapting his teaching methods to meet the needs of each participant, ensuring accessibility and engagement. His goal is to create a welcoming environment where artists feel empowered to explore sound, experiment with new ideas, and express themselves through music. 

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Verse, Hook, & Harmony

This program guides artists through the exciting process of crafting original songs in a fun and collaborative environment. Participants will explore song structure, lyric writing, melody creation, and performance techniques through hands-on activities and group collaborations. Each week offers new opportunities to create, refine, and share music, culminating in the recording of original compositions. 

No prior experience required! Verse, Hook & Harmony is for people 16 and older and is open to mixed-ability participants and community members.

Parkland Painting Collective ArtRageous ART SHOW & SALE

Saturday, April 26, 2025 10 am to 4 pm

New this year…extended hours!

The Parkland Painting Collective (PPC) is a group of Calgary artists who meet weekly to paint together: painters who continue to produce quality artwork in a variety of painting styles and preferred media. Our group’s appetite to grow our art practices continues with new approaches, techniques and media to share with you.

Our PPC artists are delighted to share an abundance of original work in all sizes featuring fresh framed and unframed acrylic, oil, mixed media and watercolour media offerings in a wide range of styles and genres in a large, safe space. And we’ve extended our show by two hours this year to give you all the time you need to pick out some fresh art.

Come meet the artists and say hello. You’re sure to find something to elevate your spirit and your space in this latest collection. 

Admission is free to this one-day show. Enjoy light refreshments and enter a draw for a door prize.

For more information about the artists and the show, find us on:

Instagram: @parklandpaintingcollective

Facebook:  Parkland Painting Collective

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Saturday, April 26, 2025 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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The Parkland Painting Collective (PPC) is a group of Calgary artists who meet weekly to paint together: painters who continue to produce quality artwork in a variety of painting styles and preferred media. Our group’s appetite to grow our art practices continues with new approaches, techniques and media to share with you.

Empower Newcomer Families: Help Us with Sewing Machines!

We Need Your Support!

To provide our students with an enriching learning experience, we are urgently seeking
donations of sewing machines. Your contributions will not only enhance our sewing classes but
also profoundly impact the lives of the families we serve by giving them hands-on experience
that leads to empowerment and independence.

Here’s How You Can Help:

  •  Donate gently used or new sewing machines (or more than one!)
  • Contribute accessories such as sewing machine needles, thread, bobbins, or fabric.
  • Financial donations for purchasing new sewing machines are also greatly appreciated.
  • Spread the word to your friends and family who may be able to help.

Your generous support will enable participants to create, learn, and thrive in their new communities. Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one stitch at a time!

Donation Drop-Off Location: 

Centre for Newcomers (Youth Hub)
565 36 St NE #125, Calgary, AB T2A 6K3

If you are unable to drop off a sewing machine, we can arrange for pickup in the local area.

Please contact our sewing program coordinator, Akberet Ande, at
a.ande@centrefornewcomers.ca or call 403-477-6836.

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Beacon Original Art Spring Show & Sale

Get your art fix, shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something special! 

Meet over 45 local emerging to established artists showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. 

Join us April 26 & 27 from 10 am - 4 pm with free parking and admission, draws and no GST. With different artists each day and hundreds of unique handmade artworks, you are sure to find art as unique as you! 

For more Info: Upcoming Show

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association 917 Centre Ave NE Calgary

 

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HEARTS OUT 2025 – A Gala for Youth & the Arts

HEARTS OUT 2025 – A Gala for Youth & the Arts

📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 6 pm
📍 The Westin, Calgary

Sing. Dance. Give.

At HEARTS OUT, every song, every step, and every bid supports young performers in Calgary. This semi-formal gala is an unforgettable night of live entertainment, gourmet dining, thrilling auctions, and a dance floor that won’t quit—all in support of the Youth Singers of Calgary and their mission to create a permanent community hub for youth and the arts.

🎟 Tickets:

  • VIP Table of 8 – $2,500 (Priority Seating + $500 Charitable Receipt)
  • Table of 8 – $2,000
  • Individual – $275

Tables are filling fast—don’t miss your chance to make a difference through music.

Reserve now: www.heartsout.ca

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