Calgary Arts Development Presents:
Artscape Creative SpaceMaking Workshop
September 15, 2009
 
Designed to empower. Guaranteed to inspire.
Calgary Arts Development invites you to join Artscape Inc. for an engaging workshop on cultural space development. Creative SpaceMaking brings together top practitioners for a comprehensive learning experience that demystifies the complexity of development, connects participants with similar-minded practitioners, and highlights innovative partnerships that have successfully anchored creative communities within sustainable and affordable spaces. This one-day workshop offers leading advice, tools and a chance to meet the experts during interactive sessions on topics ranging from project planning to feasibility analysis, capital fundraising and governance models.

Who should attend?
Individuals, organizations or partnerships that are engaged in cultural facility projects, including:

• Arts and culture organizations,
• Individual artists,
• Architects, developers and planners,
• Property owners,
• Arts philanthropists,
• Arts umbrella organizations and
• Financial/funding organizations.

Registration:
Click here to register!

Inquiries:
Bil Hetherington, Art Spaces Program Coordinator, Calgary Arts Development
(403) 264-5330, bil.hetherington@calgaryartsdevelopment.com

Creative SpaceMaking is a component of the Artscape Knowledge Exchange Program, brought to you by TD Bank Financial Group.

Reviews:
“The information is current, clear and concise; the program staff and invited speakers show a generosity of spirit necessary for learning.  There is no other instruction of its kind available.”
Linda Balduzzi, Executive Director, Ottawa Arts Court Foundation

“The recent workshop exceeded expectations.  The caliber of presenters was excellent! The presentations, tours and materials provided have enabled us to move forward immediately in facilitating the development of creative clusters in our downtown core.”
Susan Thompson, Sudbury Downtown Village Development Corporation

“We have been delighted by the results of the workshop and the great buzz it has created in the city. There are at least two working groups continuing to meet as a result of the ‘enabling networks’ session. We extend our thanks to all of you for contributing to the success of this event.”
Jacqueline Gjissen, Senior Cultural Planner, City of Vancouver