This is a glimpse of what we’ve learned so far. Where are we going as artists and as a city? What else do you know? What do you think about these trends?Please add to and comment on these speculative statements: 1.Collaboration is an increasingly prominent trend. Linked to collaboration are synergy, autonomy, and partnership.2.Calgary has increasing flow of international activity. For example, more Calgary artists are recognized world-wide and Calgary organizations are inviting more international artists. 3.Calgary is a hot bed of artistic innovation in all artistic disciplines, from emerging to established. 4.Calgary arts organizations are gaining more recognition nationally. This last year Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet, One Yellow Rabbit and the visual arts were all recognized by prominent national magazines. 5.Our demographic is changing. We represent an increasingly diverse population. 6.Although we have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada,  approximately 129,000 citizens fall under the low-income category.  7.Calgary has unprecedently growth in population, commercial and residential development. 8.Calgary currently has the lowest downtown vacancy rate in the world, reports CBC. 9.Calgary has one of the youngest populations in Canada. 10.A large number of arts organizations big and small are in need of new space or have expansion plans. 11.The arts are taking more of a leadership roll in participating in programs for youth, health and social services. 12.Arts and culture are “bursting at the seams” in Calgary. What are we forgetting? What other trends can you add?Do you agree these are trends? How will these trends impact the arts in Calgary?  Read more »

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