Ignite Festival of Emerging Artists

03/02/2023

The Senior's Acting Lab is looking for some performers! Age ranges across the board.

More info at https://www.seniorsactinglab.com/

06/14/2022

There's a great opportunity for emerging artists that Downstage just extended the deadline for!

STAGE IT 2022-23 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH!

We send a big heartfelt thanks to Stage It 2021-22 Participant, Maezy Reign Dennie, for this generous testimonial:

“Downstage's Stage It program is a fantastic chance for emerging artists to further their craft. The Downstage team is such a lovely group of inspiring people to work with. The opportunities as well as the relationships that I was able to build throughout the season are invaluable. There is so much space and generosity in this program, I've had so much support to grow, learn, and try new things. This program is a hidden gem that is shaping the future of Calgary's theatre scene."
- Maezy Reign Dennie

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND FAQs: http://www.downstage.ca

You can also email Downstage's Community Programs Director at [email protected] with questions. Thanks!

06/16/2021

Check out our program for June 16th! Follow the stream on YouTube or at sagetheatre.com!

03/26/2021

Artists!

Royal Bank, Alberta Playwright's Network and Sage Theatre present a "Financial Planning for Artists" webinar.

Friday, Mar. 26 (3pm MST). Financial Planner Casey Morrow will explore essential strategies and tools for the self-employed.

To sign up - https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfwPhlHrR7kWr.../viewform

The event will be on Friday, March 26 (3pm - 5pm MST).

03/22/2021

Artists!

Royal Bank, Alberta Playwright's Network and Sage Theatre present a "Financial Planning for Artists" webinar.

Friday, Mar. 26 (3pm MST). Financial Planner Casey Morrow will explore essential strategies and tools for the self-employed.

To sign up -

The event will be on Friday, March 26 (3pm - 5pm MST).

03/17/2021

The deadline is close!

This is for the emerging visual arts exhibit at the Pumphouse Theatres and the visual artist we select to represent the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists comes from this program!

A quick announcement about IGNITE! 2021!

Once again, we're partnering with the Pumphouse Theatres to find a visual artist whose work we will profile as the main image of the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists!

We're working away at getting our general submissions ready, so keep your eyes peeled for that soon!

The Pumphouse Theatre is a vibrant facility with historical significance supporting and presenting all art forms; and creating opportunities for engagement, enrichment, cultural experience, learning and inspiration serving all Calgarians. The Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery provides accessible wall display space for Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and Alberta visual artists to display and sell their work, free from commission.

IGNITE! is a festival dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and presenting emerging artists of all disciplines. IGNITE! allows artists to embrace risks in a supportive environment while providing resources, a bridge to the professional arts community, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and community building with their peers.

Artists will be given a choice to opt into allowing their work to be adjudicated to become the official art piece of IGNITE! 2021. All submissions will be displayed from April 15th – June 19th, 2021. If selected to be the official art piece of IGNITE! 2021, the artist will receive an artist festival pass and an honorarium for the use of their image in marketing material.

The Pumphouse Theatre supports the foundation of an inclusive and diverse community. We encourage any submissions of eligible visual artists from all communities including but not limited to the LGBTQ2+, BIPOC, and those with disabilities.

Go to pumphousetheatre.ca to find the application process!

02/21/2021

A quick announcement about IGNITE! 2021!

Once again, we're partnering with the Pumphouse Theatres to find a visual artist whose work we will profile as the main image of the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists!

We're working away at getting our general submissions ready, so keep your eyes peeled for that soon!

A quick announcement about IGNITE! 2021!

Once again, we're partnering with the Pumphouse Theatres to find a visual artist whose work we will profile as the main image of the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists!

We're working away at getting our general submissions ready, so keep your eyes peeled for that soon!

The Pumphouse Theatre is a vibrant facility with historical significance supporting and presenting all art forms; and creating opportunities for engagement, enrichment, cultural experience, learning and inspiration serving all Calgarians. The Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery provides accessible wall display space for Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and Alberta visual artists to display and sell their work, free from commission.

IGNITE! is a festival dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and presenting emerging artists of all disciplines. IGNITE! allows artists to embrace risks in a supportive environment while providing resources, a bridge to the professional arts community, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and community building with their peers.

Artists will be given a choice to opt into allowing their work to be adjudicated to become the official art piece of IGNITE! 2021. All submissions will be displayed from April 15th – June 19th, 2021. If selected to be the official art piece of IGNITE! 2021, the artist will receive an artist festival pass and an honorarium for the use of their image in marketing material.

The Pumphouse Theatre supports the foundation of an inclusive and diverse community. We encourage any submissions of eligible visual artists from all communities including but not limited to the LGBTQ2+, BIPOC, and those with disabilities.

Go to pumphousetheatre.ca to find the application process!

10/02/2020

IGNITE! Alumni and all around talented artist Maezy is working on a new project! They're looking for YYC-based POC interested in making work about fear and intrusive thoughts. Short notice, but they're looking for people by tomorrow!

Details in the graphic!