DYK tomorrow Aug. 17 is #NationalNonprofitDay! Here are 7 arts-focused non-profit organizations. 1. Calgary Young People's Theatre 2. Ethnik Festivals 3. Instrumental Society 4. National accessArts Centre 5. ProArts YYC 6. Theatre Alberta 7. Verb Theatre #CalgaryArts #YYCarts

Check out these two arts grants from Alberta Foundation for the Arts! Up to $18K in funding for Indigenous arts, and visual arts/new media projects are available. Apply by Sept 3! 🖌️ Indigenous Arts: bit.ly/3KswRtZ 📺 Visual Arts & New Media: bit.ly/4e9Eljo #CalgaryArtists #ArtsinYYC

You don't want to miss the Kensington Night Market, back again this coming Thursday! Indulge in delicious food, discover unique treasures, and enjoy live entertainment in the heart of Kensington. Don't miss out on this vibrant community event! (Parking Lot 1209 Kensington Rd. NW)

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival starts today and tickets are almost sold out! See the likes of Tom Segura, Russel Peters, Jessica Kirson, and more! bit.ly/3SQG8ki #yyc #yycnow #calgary #comedy

The Calgary Arts Development Original Peoples Investment Program grant is open until Sept. 18. This funding supports individual artists, artist collectives, and Indigenous-led and centred arts organizations. bit.ly/4blr984 #IndigenousArt #GrantOpportunity #ArtsinCalgary

Join Fiesta Filipino YYC this weekend for their 10th annual celebration and market. 🎶 Live music and performances 🎨 Arts and crafts 🍲 Filipino cuisine and more fiestafilipino.ca #FiestaFilipino #CalgaryEvents #YYCnow #EventsinCalgary

Fiesta Filipino returns for its 10th anniversary! This awesome cultural festival includes a variety of concerts, vendors, food and drink options, and even an appearance from the Calgary Surge. Runs from August 30 to September 1 at Olympic Plaza. #downtowncalgary

🛠️ Calling artists of all kinds! Chinook Blast 2025 is looking for your talent to shape our festival with iconic art that captures the spirit of the chinook season. Have an idea? Click the link in our bio to apply and become a part of Chinook Blast 2025! forms.fillout.com/t/8GuDGfRHtTus

Celebrate the 2024 Calgary Pride Parade & Festival this weekend! Enjoy performances, food trucks, Beer & Queer [Sober] Gardens, Kids' Zone, and unique shopping. 🌈 More info: calgarypride.ca/pride-2024/ #yyc #calgary #yycnow #pride

Grant Opportunity! Applications are open for the Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding Grant through Alberta Foundation for the Arts. For more info and to apply, visit: bit.ly/4baeTr3 📅 Apply by Oct.1 #ArtsGrants #PerformingArts #YYCarts #ArtsinCalgary

Brought to you by the Coach Hill Patterson Heights Community Association is Movie in the Park, featuring Wonka! Don't miss the food trucks from 5 to 8 pm including Shahba Shawarma, The Holy Griddle, and Mini Donuts Canada! More info: bit.ly/3yI66iX #calgary #yyc

Tomorrow is Music In The Park, hosted by Discovery Ridge Community Association & David Pellettier! 📅 Sept 7 🕒 3 - 7 pm 📍 Discovery Ridge Field Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring 60s & 70s Soul, Motown, classic rock, pop, blues, and country hits. bit.ly/4dn2cey

Up to $50K available from Canada Council for the Arts! The Sector Innovation and Development grant is for arts professionals, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, artistic groups, festivals, and more! Apply by Oct 16. Learn more: bit.ly/3yPGSyZ #CalgaryArtists #ArtGrants #ArtsInCalgary

Indigiqueeries is a space for Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer folks to connect, share, and build community with humility and humour. Next meeting: Sept 15! 🌟 Details: bit.ly/3yB4iIG #Indigenous #yyc

Looking to enhance your professional skills and career? The Canada Council for the Arts has up to $10,000 available through the Professional Development for Artists Grant. For details and to apply, visit bit.ly/4clqIf8 #ArtsGrants #YYCarts #ArtsinCalgary

Calling all designers and installation artists! ❄ ️ Winter is just around the corner and that means another opportunity to transform our city. The 4th Annual Winter City Design Competition is here, in partnership with Chinook Blast. Apply by Oct. 7, 2024 calgary.ca/WinterCity

Beakerhead is BACK and better than ever for 2024! Prepare for premium events, Beakernights – packed with special programming, the return of Beakerbar, speakers, installations, and more! September 20–22. beakerhead.com #beakerhead #yyc #yycnow

📷 Calling All Performers! 📷 Are you ready to light up Calgary’s winter with your unique talents? Chinook Blast 2025 is calling for passionate artists like YOU to showcase your creativity at Calgary’s signature winter festival! 📷 chinookblast.ca/calling-all-pe… #ChinookBlast #YYC

❄️ Calling #YYC! Be a part of Chinook Blast 2025 as a Friend of Chinook Blast! Do you have a vision to create or produce a one-of-a-kind winter experience in Calgary? We’re offering up to $5,000 in funding to help bring your event or program to life! chinookblast.ca/calling-all-ca…

🎶 September is Classical Music Month! Celebrate the timeless beauty of classical music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. From classic-modern mashups to symphonies for kids, there's something for everyone! Check out the many classical mashups at: calgaryphil.com