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Werklund Centre is Hiring: Join Our Front of House Team

As part of the Front of House team at Werklund Centre, you report to the Front of House Manager on shift and the Associate Director, Event Services, serving as the first point of contact for patrons and visitors. You help create memorable experiences and ensure every guest feels welcome and supported.

You are a service-oriented professional with a passion for delivering world-class customer service. Charismatic and approachable, you handle guest needs with openness and understanding, contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.

From live performances to private events, every day is unique! This role contributes to supporting our clients and creating the best possible patron experience.

At a glance

Employment: Part-time (Hourly) with flexible hours. 
Hours: Evenings & weekends (with some weekdays) based on a schedule of shows and events 
Start Date: ASAP
Starting wage: $15
Location: Calgary (on-site)

Closing Date: October 7, 2025

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Who we are

Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) is the steward of Western Canada’s largest arts centre and the artistic and civic cornerstone of Calgary’s downtown core that fosters the arts through live performance, educational opportunities, and artist development. For 40 years, it has been a key contributor to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life and well-being of Calgarians—a commitment that is being renewed through the Werklund Centre Transformation project, the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history. 

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

Employee Promise

We cultivate a diverse community that encourages collaboration, connection, and empowerment. 

On top of the excitement of working with a team of committed performing and visual arts professionals & enthusiasts at one of Canada’s top performing arts facilities, Werklund Centre offers: 

• A collaborative, engaging and values driven work environment
• Starting wage of $15/hr
• Paid sick days benefit for hourly staff
• Access to discounted tickets to Werklund Centre Presents programming 

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

This position is part of the Client & Patron Services team which encompasses the entire Front of House operation at Werklund Centre and is comprised of ushers, door staff, coat check attendants and more!

Every day, you will immerse yourself in a creative and engaging environment, ensuring the safety of visitors and community members while supporting them throughout a variety of live performances and events to create an unforgettable experience for all.

With an established team approach to providing safety and service to our patrons, team members within this Front of House role will be responsible for front-of-house activities for all events in the Jack Singer Concert Hall and lobby, the Engineered Air Theatre, and occasionally other unique venues throughout the building or other Werklund Centre events.

Where you fit within our ecosystem

This role works closely with the Event Services, Production and Stage Door Security teams. Front of House staff are part of the larger Client & Patron Services team within the Venue Operations department. This team is responsible for liaising with clients, booking events, providing Front of House services to ensure the smooth execution of events, and maintaining the day-to-day operations relating to Werklund Centre’ venues and facilities. On the daily, Front of House team members will interact with members of the public, internal teams, Resident Companies and volunteers.

You will be a great fit if you…

Must haves:

• The ability to offer exceptional customer service to foster good relationships with clients and patrons
• A keen eye for detail
• Excellent time management skills to execute all tasks in an efficient manner and support with keeping performances/events running smoothly
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Are comfortable greeting patrons in a friendly & polite manner, and assisting them in entering the venue, finding their seats, and exiting the venue
• Ability to work well in both a team setting and individually
• A passion for the arts!
• Applicants must be 18+ years of age
• Must be available to sign up for and work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month

Nice to have:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., an asset
• First Aid Certification and valid ProServe, an asset

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

Human Resources
Werklund Centre
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9

Email: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis and the job posting will officially close when a suitable candidate is found. 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 & Accessibility 

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 Werklund Centre can go a long way here, whether it’s in this role or another

Werklund Centre is Hiring: Join Our Bar Staff Team

As part of the Bar Staff at Werklund Centre, you report to the Head Bartender on shift and Bar Operations Supervisor, enhancing the customer experience for patrons and guests. 

You are a service-oriented professional with a strong background in serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as concession snacks. Charismatic and friendly, you are proactive in ensuring the bar is stocked, clean, and organized.

With excellent communication skills and proficiency in processing transactions using a POS system, you contribute to the organization's success by delivering world-class customer service.

At a glance

Employment: Part-time (Hourly) with flexible hours. 
Hours: Evenings & weekends (with some weekdays) based on a schedule of shows and events 
Start Date: ASAP
Starting wage: $16
Location: Calgary (on-site)

Closing Date: October 7, 2025

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Who we are

Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) is the steward of Western Canada’s largest arts centre and the artistic and civic cornerstone of Calgary’s downtown core that fosters the arts through live performance, educational opportunities, and artist development. For 40 years, it has been a key contributor to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life and well-being of Calgarians—a commitment that is being renewed through the Werklund Centre Transformation project, the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history. 

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

Employee Promise

We cultivate a diverse community that encourages collaboration, connection, and empowerment. 

On top of the excitement of working with a team of committed performing and visual arts professionals & enthusiasts at one of Canada’s top performing arts facilities, Werklund Centre offers: 

• A collaborative, engaging and values driven work environment
• Starting wage of $16/hr
• Paid sick days benefit for hourly staff
• Access to discounted tickets to Werklund Centre Presents programming 

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

This position is part of the Client & Patron Services team which encompasses the entire Front of House operation at Werklund Centre and is comprised of ushers, door staff, coat check attendants, bartenders and more! 

Every day you are immersed into a creative and engaging environment as you are responsible for bartending duties within the facility’s theatre venues, including: Martha Cohen Theatre, Engineered Air Theatre, Jack Singer Concert Hall, and special events. 

 In addition to event bartending and general bar operations duties, Bar Staff contribute to the team-based Front of House environment by possessing sufficient knowledge of the venues to provide basic directions to patrons, welcoming and assisting visitors, serving patrons safely and accurately, and efficiently regulating the flow of patrons within the bars. 

Where you fit within our ecosystem

The Client & Patron Services team is part of the Venue Operations department, which is responsible for liaising with clients, booking events, providing Front of House services to ensure the smooth execution of events, and maintaining the day-to-day operations of Werklund Centre’ venues and facilities. This role works closely with the Event Services, Production, and Stage Door Security teams, as well as members of Resident Companies and volunteer teams.

You will be a great fit if you…

Must haves:

• Commitment to providing superior customer service while displaying high levels of professionalism, especially in situations which may require the refusal of bar service in a professional manner
• An ability to build good working relationships and possess strong communication skills as required for interactions with a wide range of people – including customers and colleagues
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently, and make quick decisions under pressure
• Uphold AGLC regulations while exhibiting a strong attention to cleanliness and accuracy in dealing with beverage and concession sales
• Basic math skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to work well within a team
• Adaptability to ever-changing work environments
• Strong awareness of surroundings in order to recognize potential issues with customers
• Valid ProServe Certification
• A passion for the arts!
• Applicants must be 18+ years of age

Nice to have:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., an asset
• First Aid Certification and valid ProTect, an asset
• Previous bartending experience – especially for events or in theatre spaces, an asset

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

Human Resources
Werklund Centre
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9

Email: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis and the job posting will officially close when a suitable candidate is found. 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 & Accessibility 

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 Werklund Centre can go a long way here, whether it’s in this role or another

Beacon Original Art's Fall Art Exhibition & Sale

When: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
917 Centre Avenue NE, Calgary, AB

Meet over 45 local artists and shop for a special occasion, add to the charm of your home or treat yourself! Showcasing: painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture and textiles. With different emerging to established artists each day and hundreds of unique handmade artworks, you are sure to find art as unique as you. Free parking and admission, draws and no GST. Get your art fix, browse comfortably and soak up the inner city vibe of Bridgeland Riverside. 

For more info: Upcoming Show 
Social media: FB Insta X

Call to Artists: MNP Community & Sport Centre Public Art

Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM (MDT)

MNP Community & Sport Centre is a world-class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and teams to be passionate about sport, people, and community. The Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS), overseeing the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary, Alberta, invites professional local, national, and international artists or artist-led teams with public art experience to apply for Stage 1 of this two-stage public art competition as part of the Leisure Expansion Aquatics Project (LEAP). 

Adjacent to Lindsay Park and the Elbow River, the location of the MNP Community & Sport Centre provides a unique opportunity for artists to consider the role of the pool and the park in the social life of cities, as well as how the leisure and recreational activities at the Centre connect to this place known as Moh’kinstsis / Calgary. 

Public art at MNP Community & Sport Centre will:

• Demonstrate excellence in contemporary art
• Contribute to the identity of the project, facility, and place
• Offer welcoming and memorable experiences for visitors to MNP Community & Sport Centre

This public art call invites artists to explore the redeveloped MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary to creatively engage with ideas specific to the place and space, including how the public art:

• Connects to the project and the histories and stories of Lindsay Park and the surrounding area
• Plays on the sport and recreation activities that occur in the building every day
• Considers the importance of water to the project and its location on the Elbow River
• Understands Indigenous connections to the land and the river
• Is welcoming and fosters community interest and connectivity with neighbouring communities
• Contributes to the creation of memorable and inclusive spaces
• Considers the relationship between the interior life of the building and its connection to Lindsay Park and the pathways
• Integrates with the facility and contributes to a quality experience for people who use the performance sport and public recreation facilities

Artists are invited to submit their qualifications to create work for one and/or two identified sites. Alternate sites may also be considered if artists identify other key opportunities. One artist will be commissioned and work within the total public art project budget of $405,000 CAD (exclusive of all applicable taxes). This budget includes all costs directly associated with creating the artwork at all sites.

Indigenous, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous artists with connections to the Treaty 7 region are encouraged to apply. Where applicable, preference will be given to Canadian applicants. 

Read the full Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) at  MNP LEAP Public Art - Call to Artists.

Image Credit: Architectural Rendering of South Entrance, GEC Architecture

At Contemporary Calgary, we believe that art sparks conversation, inspires critical thinking, and invites the exploration of new ideas. Guided by this vision, we strive to be a resource for our community while also welcoming new voices and expanding our reach.

Thanks to the generous support of Heather Edwards, we are proud to offer our space at an accessible rate—supporting the presentation of work that is relevant, meaningful, and thought-provoking.

Are you an arts and culture organization, collective, or individual hoping to bring your work to the stage? Do you want to realize your projects with all the equipment of a modern theatre? Contemporary Calgary is seeking community partners to bring engaging cultural experiences to the Heather Edwards Theatre as well as to contribute to the development of Calgary’s performing arts community.

We invite you to share your ideas for this space as we continue to build bridges across communities through shared experiences of contemporary art. If you have an idea and are interested in developing a partnership with us, please visit us at our website at https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/heather-edwards-theatre

Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30

Time:  6-9pm

Location: A/P Studio, #460 42 Ave SE, Calgary

Cost: $385

About the workshop:

Let us demystify stone lithography! A process that is more than 200 years old and uses an image drawn on a limestone to make hundreds of prints! In this process, an image is drawn using greasy materials. You can even use butter! The painterly marks achieved are unmatched to other techniques. Lucky for us, Alberta Printmakers is one of the few places in the province that offers lithography stones and equipment for use! 

This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. Participants will learn how to prepare, draw, etch, and print a litho stone to make a small edition. 

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

• How to prepare a grain, level and prepare a litho stone
• Drawing techniques for lithography
• How to etch a litho stone
• How to prepare paper for registration
• How to print a lithograph  properly using the press

For more information and to register, visit our website HERE

About the instructor:

Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history, health, and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta, Mount Allison University, University of Calgary and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts.

Instagram: @piddlepress |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com

Workshop Fee

$385.00* prices not subject to GST

*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

Additional Notes:

• Class limited to 5 Participants
• Adults 18+ Years Old

Code of Conduct:

To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.

Accommodation & Diversity:

Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.

A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.

Cancellation Policy:

If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.

If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again! Registration for 12 spots will open on a first-come, first serve basis beginning September 17th, 2025 at 12 pm. The Festival is scheduled to be held April 1 – 4, 2026, in the Victor Mitchell Theatre.

Find our PDF registration form here

One play is chosen by a professional adjudicator to represent Calgary at the Provincial One-Act Festival. Winning plays from each region may receive travel and food expenses reimbursement for their participation in the Provincial Festival by the Alberta Drama Festival Association.

Registration Requirements:

• All registrations must be submitted no earlier than noon on September 17th, 2025 with a completed registration form and a $60 non-refundable registration fee.
• The performing group is responsible for royalty payments. A letter confirming permission from the publisher or playwright must be included.
• A clean draft copy of the script must be delivered by the January 31st deadline. Photocopies will only be accepted for an original script. Outlines for collective creations will be accepted, but may not be eligible for Outstanding New Work. Improvised shows are not eligible.
• Payment can be made over the phone (credit), in-person (debit, credit, cash, cheque), by mail (cheques) or by e-transfer. Make cheques payable to the Pumphouse Theatres Society. E-transfers are sent to admin@pumphousetheatre.ca with the message “OAPF Registration Fee”.
• Participants who are members of CAEA, ACTRA, or IATSE are not eligible to participate in their professional vocation.
• Plays must be one act in length. Performances between 10 and 60 minutes. No excerpts.
• Each group is responsible for supplying its own technicians for stage management and light and sound operation. We can provide training to operators.
• Each show must be set up in 10 minutes and struck in 5 minutes.
• Casts shall be predominantly adult and from CALGARY.
• All performances and participants must adhere to the ADFA Rules and Guidelines. More information can be found on the ADFA website: https://adfa.ca/about/rules-regulation/

Awards & prizes are presented for

• Outstanding Production,
• Outstanding Director,
• Outstanding Performances,
• Outstanding Technical Merit
• and Outstanding New Work!

Registration for the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival at the Pumphouse Theatre (2140 Pumphouse Ave SW) starts Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 @ Noon.

Registration will close when all slots are filled or by January 31st, 2026. Registration is on a first come first serve basis.

For more information, including One-Act Play Festival rules and regulations, please feel free to email Troy Couillard at prod@pumphousetheatre.ca.