Calgary

At a glance

Employment: Permanent, Salaried
Hours: FT (40 hrs); with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required for events
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $50,000 - $58,000 annually
Location: Calgary (in-office)

Closing Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

Join us today and see for yourself some of the many reasons why we were voted one of Alberta’s Top Employers!
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: employment@artscommons.ca

Job description:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Event Services, the Event Services Coordinator contributes to the success of the organization by supporting with duties relating to sales, bookings, event coordination and general administration.

You have a passion for helping bring client visions to life and are eager to support in elevating the customer experience. Utilizing your knowledge of the arts sector and meeting & event industry, you contribute to the efforts in highlighting Arts Commons and our spaces as a top destination for hosting a variety of unique and special events.

You have a flair for sales and can influence customers through your excellent customer service and negotiation abilities. You are flexible and adaptable to change – often supporting the team with needed tasks, no matter how big or small, with a positive attitude.

When you are not assisting with booking and sales strategies to develop client and event opportunities, you are on-site coordinating all the details of an event to ensure client satisfaction or advancing the event details of internal bookings. You are motivated to go the extra mile, and always exude exemplary communication, problem-solving, organization, and multi-tasking skills with professionalism.

Who we are:
Arts Commons is an ecosystem inclusive of artists, resident companies, and community groups. As one of the largest and busiest performing arts centres in Canada, Arts Commons strives to break down barriers to cultural participation by providing a modern, open, and inclusive gathering space in a central location.

Currently in transition, Arts Commons is ushering in a new era as we become Werklund Centre. We invite our community to join us in redefining Calgary’s culture through the power of arts, education, and civic engagement.

At Arts Commons:

Our belief
• That equitable access to the arts is a human right

Our responsibility
• To redefine a bold and adventurous Calgary by championing and investing in creativity

Our mission
• To be an inspirational force where artists, community and organizations celebrate cultural identities, experience the full breadth of human emotions, and ignite positive change

What we offer:
On top of the excitement of working inside one of Canada’s top performing arts facilities with a
team of professionals that share a passion for the arts, Arts Commons offers a competitive
salary and a wide range of benefits:
• A collaborative, engaging and values driven work environment
• An annual salary in the range of $50,000 - $58,000
• A comprehensive health and dental benefits package, with RSP matching and access to
an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A positive working culture, keeping employee health and wellness a priority with generous
paid time off policies and an annual lifestyle allowance
• A dynamic role that will have you engaging with the arts and communities in many ways

What we value:
We are looking for individuals who share our vision of building a creative and compassionate
society, inspired through the arts. Our team is made up of people with a diverse range of
interests — singers, actors, musicians, playwrights, coaches, teachers, gamers, bakers,
photographers, athletes, dancers. People whose interests encompass the widest spectrum. We
even have furry, four-legged friends in the office. We value people who strive to do the right
thing, and work to be their best. People with open minds, hearts, and arms.

What you will get to do here:
Working within a fluid and fast paced work environment, the Event Services Coordinator
supports with strategically booking spaces within Arts Commons and promoting related services
to maximize revenues. Whether it be a wedding, presentation, conference, gala, special
meeting, or internal performance, the Event Sales Coordinator exercises exemplary attention to
detail, communication, and organization skills to bring client events to life.

The key accountabilities of this role will take a focus on the primary areas of: Assisting in
maximizing sales and bookings for external clients; Support of all internal bookings; Event
coordination, administration and support; Business Development and Sales Strategies; and
Curation of Arts Commons spaces.

Strategic Goals:
Promote services and generate revenues through venue and event bookings within Arts
Commons’ spaces, and assist with departmental administration, planning, coordination, and
execution of client events – with quality service and professionalism at every interaction.

Where you fit within our ecosystem:
The Event Services Coordinator is part of the Event Services team within Arts Commons’ Venue
Operations department. This team is responsible for liaising with clients, booking events, and
providing all services to ensure the smooth execution of events. This position works closely with the Finance, Programming and Production teams, as well as our Resident Companies, third-party clients and external community groups and partners.

You will be a great fit if you…

Must haves:
• 3-5 years’ experience working in an event planning or sales coordination role
• Currently pursuing or possess a certificate/diploma/degree from a recognized postsecondary
institution in the areas of Event Management or Event Coordination
• Client & patron services experience, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service
skills and an ability to efficiently and effectively resolve issues for internal and external
clients
• Intermediate to senior experience with special events co-ordination and budgeting
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts sector, meeting & event industry, and local
media landscape
• Ability to stand and work at functions for up to four hours at a time
• Exude a confident and authoritative manner in all professional dealings
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment,
prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects
• Excellent customer influence and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
• Seeks innovative solutions to improve systems, processes and future planning
• Positive working relationships and demonstrated teamwork with internal and external
contacts while working towards the success of Arts Commons
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with some accounting knowledge
• A positive attitude with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Nice to have:
• A passion for the arts!
• Experience with ArtsVision or YesPlan software, an asset

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Human Resources
Arts Commons
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9
Email: employment@artscommons.ca

Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis and the job posting will officially close when a suitable candidate is found. For best consideration, please apply by the deadline date. While we hope to fill this position as earliest as possible, our commitment to finding the right candidate may require more time.

We thank all interested applicants in advance but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. If you have any specific questions to ask in relation to the role, please send them to the email address above and a member of our team will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) 

As part of our organization’s commitment to IDEA, we work to remove barriers in collaboration with a broad range of voices. Removing these barriers begins with the hiring process. To that end, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as part of underrepresented groups, including women, people of colour and those with disabilities to apply. Even if your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway! An excitement and passion for Arts Commons can go a long way here, whether it’s in this role or another.

Instructor: Jonathan Creese, Jamie-Lee Girodat, Stephanie Hayward, Hannah Sandford, and Tracy Wormsbecker
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Alberta Printmakers
A/P Studio, #460 42 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Cost: $135
Visit HERE to register

Want to learn more about the world of printmaking?

If you want to give it a go but have no idea where to start, this workshop is for you! You will get a hands-on taste of FOUR unique techniques, including screen printing, drypoint, linocut, and typesetting on a Nolan Proof Press.  Come away with four unique prints! This course is a perfect choice for those beginning in print or want to dabble in different techniques as a lead-up for taking further courses that Alberta Printmakers offers.

This workshop is for folks who are 18 years of age or older.

No experience necessary and all supplies are provided.

What is printmaking?

Printmaking includes a range of processes where ink is transferred from one surface (a matrix) to another (the substrate) to create an image. There are several printmaking techniques, including silkscreen, relief, etching, relief, letterpress, and lithography.

Printmaking has been used for both artistic and commercial purposes for hundreds of years (books, illustrations, artworks, newspapers, posters, textiles, etc), and it continues to be a popular and versatile medium for artists who print on various surfaces, such as paper, fabric, wood, and metal.

About each technique that you’ll learn in this sampler:

Drypoint is a process where a sharp, pointed tool is used to scratch a design into the surface of a matrix (often a copper or plexiglass plate). Ink is then applied to the plate and wiped off so that it remains only in the grooves before transferring the ink onto paper using a printing press that applies substantial pressure.

Participants will create, ink, and print their own 4”x6” plexiglass drypoint plate.

Typesetting: before digital applications like Microsoft Word or InDesign, compositions of text (as well as symbols, fancy decorative ornaments, and illustrations) were manually arranged and ‘set’ by placing movable physical pieces of ‘type’ onto a letterpress machine. The surface of the composed form is then inked and transferred onto paper.

Participants will work in small groups to compose a line of text using wood type before printing the text using a Nolan Proof Press multiple times.

Silkscreen is a process where ink is pressed through the openings of a fine fabric mesh (the screen, which was traditionally made of silk) onto a flat surface beneath using a squeegee.  Images are made by creating stencils that block some areas of the mesh, while leaving other areas open for the ink to pass through, resulting in a printed design.  

Participants will design and prepare vinyl stencils that they will attach to a silkscreen to print their own unique compositions onto paper.

Linocut is a process where the surface of a linoleum plate is carved into using special tools to remove areas of the linoleum. The areas that are not removed result in a raised design. Ink is then applied to the surface design and printed onto paper either through pressure applied by hand or using a printing press.

Participants will each carve and print a 4”x6” linocut plates by hand, as well as by using a table-top relief press.

What’s included with your registration:

- A directed drypoint carving, inking, and printing session on 4 x 6″ plexiglas plates
- A demonstration on type setting, followed by collaborating on a composition on the press
- Pulling your own prints off the Nolan press with the assistance of staff
- Designing and printing lino using a 4 x 6″ block
- Screen printing your own design using cut stencils

This event includes all project supplies, participants are recommended to prepare:

- Image ideas for drawing and carving
- Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
- Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.
- Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
- Tie back long hair when operating machinery.
- Personal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:
Event limited to 16 Participants
This event is open to only participants of 18 years of age

The City of Kelowna invites local, national, and international professional artists, artist-led teams, and cultural makers working in diverse artistic mediums to submit their Expressions of Interest for several public art commissions that are part of Building a Stronger Kelowna (BSK), a group of recreational projects that work together to build deeper community connections across the city.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2 pm (PST) 

Building a Stronger Kelowna includes the redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre, Mill Creek restoration, which is part of the Parkinson Recreation Centre site, and all-ages activity centres at Glenmore Rec Park, Rutland Lions Park, and Mission Rec Park. This suite of projects is a unique opportunity to develop a curatorial program of permanent and temporary artworks that will be original, inspired by Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, and help tell the stories of this place.

Public art sites have not been determined yet and will evolve out of the integrated project delivery approach that is being used by the BSK team and this call for artists. Artists who apply to this call may be considered for public art commissions at any of the BSK locations. 

Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit artists and/or cultural makers with connections to the syilx Okanagan people’s territory are encouraged to apply.

Read the full Call to Artists at https://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/planning-projects/building-stronger-kelowna/building-stronger-kelowna-call-artists-0

City of Kelowna
1435 Water Street, Kelowna BC, V1Y 1J4
www.kelowna.ca
Artcalls@kelowna.ca 
250.469.8500

Behind every postcard is a story of struggle and survival.

Beyond the Postcard reveals Cuba’s untold truths—its humor, pain, and resilience—through Afro-Cuban Canadian artist Hebert Poll Gutiérrez. Experience film, puppetry, poetry, and animation in this urgent 60-minute live show. Hosted by Adania Reyes with Ameli Pereira, Samuel Kugbiyi & Sara-Maya Kaba.

“This isn’t just Cuban history—it’s human history. And it’s urgent.”
Listen. Stand with us. Act.

Don’t miss this powerful journey—secure your tickets now and be part of a story that demands to be heard!

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 7 to 9 pm
Where: SpanicArts Calgary
131 6 Ave SW
Calgary, AB

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-postcard-cubas-untold-stories-tickets-1555104943749?aff=oddtdtcreator