Our art space is located at: 244 7 AVE SW
Please see below for full-list of details for operating hours, plus the scheduled workshops and events!
OUR FOUR PRIMARY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
1. COLLABORATIVE ART SPACE (“art gym”). We have a variety of supplies to engage the creativity of individuals of all-ages! Our space includes collage magazines, painting, instruments, textiles (embroidery, crochet), clay, lego, board games/puzzles and much more! FREE ADMISSION & OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK!
2. LIVE EVENTS (i.e. music, poetry, exhibitions).
3. WORKSHOPS (i.e. visual arts, writing, textiles and more).
4. SPECIAL PROGRAMS/ART CLUBS: (i.e. monthly Scriptwriting club, quarterly Creative Mixers).
COLLABORATIVE ART SPACE OPERATING HOURS
Wednesday & Thursday: 5pm – 9pm
Friday: 5pm – 10:30pm
Saturday: 12pm – 10:30pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED (Open for special programs or events only)
FREE ADMISSION & FREE TO USE ART SUPPLIES!
LIVE EVENTS
*Ages 16 + recommended for attendance. Otherwise the events are friendly for All-ages!
All events are pay what you can. Recommended $5 – $15.
No registration required for May events!
| LIVE EVENTS DATES | LIVE EVENTS DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Every Thursday night from 7 – 9 pm | OPEN MUSIC JAM A weekly improvised jam! Bring your instruments, your voice, and dance moves! May 4th: Hip-Hop Cypher led by CatfishtheWizard My 11th: Unplugged Living Room Jam led by Nyle Segovia May 18th: Led by Ella Jean May 25th: Led by jo. |
| Friday, May 12th from 7:30 – 10pm | Live Artist Showcase A variety show of local talent including musicians, dancers and poets. Interested in performing? SIGN UP HERE! |
| Every Last Friday of the Month from 7:30 – 10:30 pm (May 26th) | An eclectic evening of spoken word comedy, and music with features and open mic! OPEN MIC SIGN UP AT DOORS. |
WORKSHOPS
Registration required through Eventbrite: https://alcoveartscentre.eventbrite.com/
– “Drop-in” workshops do not require registration.
– Recommended Ages 12+ for participation (under 12 must be supervised by parent/guardian).
– All workshops are pay what you can (suggested $10 – $25)!
– All workshops are beginner-friendly unless otherwise stated.
| WORKSHOP DATES | WORKSHOP DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Wednesday May 3rd from 6pm – 8pm | Samba Dance Click here to Register! |
| Saturday May 6th from 12pm – 4pm | Stop Motion Animation Click here to Register! |
| Sunday May 7th from 1 – 3pm | Charcoal Drawing Click here to register! |
| Wednesday May 10th, 17th & 24th from 6 – 8pm | 3-week Paper Mâché Click here to Register! |
| Saturday May 13th from 1 – 3pm | Embroidery Click here to Register! |
| Sunday May 14th from 1 – 3pm | Watercolour Painting Click here to Register! |
| Saturday May 20th from 1 – 3pm | KID-FRIENDLY (under age 12) Acrylic Painting Click here to Register! |
| Saturday May 27th from 1 – 3pm | Portrait Drawing (Pencil) Click here to Register! |
| Sunday May 28th from 1 – 3pm | Resin Art Click here to Register! |
| Sunday May 31st from 6 – 8pm | Regenerative Gardening Click here to Register! |
SPECIAL PROGRAMS/ART CLUBS
SCRIPTWRITING CLUB
EVERY 3rd MONDAY of the month.
Next one: Monday, May 15th.
From 6 – 8pm.
244 7 ave SW.
No Registration required. Join anytime!
CALGARY CREATIVES MIXER
Tuesday, May 30th
from 6pm – 10pm
The Alcove Centre for the Arts 