Calgary Queer Arts Society

Calgary Queer Arts Society Working toward a world where Queer art is celebrated as part of our shared humanity.

We do this by supporting and amplifying Queer artists, makers, and storytellers; as well as fostering opportunities for community connections through arts and culture. Calgary Queer Arts Society is an integral part of Calgary’s creative ecosystem. Our events and community based programming generate connection, inclusion, joy and cultural transformation through the arts. Together, we are creating a

world where 2SLGBTQIA+ art and storytelling are celebrated as part of the larger human story. Join us ahead of this year's Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival at our Artist Panel and Mixer at The GRAND YYC: www.showpass.com/fairy-tales-queer-artist-panel-mixer/

🎬✨ BEHIND THE MAGIC ✨🎬While you're living your best life at Fairy Tales watching 42 incredible films, bold performances,...
05/16/2026

🎬✨ BEHIND THE MAGIC ✨🎬

While you're living your best life at Fairy Tales watching 42 incredible films, bold performances, and unforgettable moments, there's a WHOLE crew working behind the scenes making it all happen!

From projections & sound to lighting & technical wizardry, our festival wouldn't shine without the incredible team keeping everything running smoothly.

A HUGE shout-out to:

🎥 The amazing team at Contemporary Calgary, your expertise and support make our venue feel like home, and your technical prowess keeps the magic alive all weekend long!

🎞️ Nat & the Binder Productions crew, you're the unsung heroes managing projections, coordinating logistics, and ensuring every frame hits exactly right. Your dedication is chef's kiss.

This festival is a celebration of q***r storytelling, community, and art—and that's only possible because of dedicated humans working their hearts out behind the scenes.

Thank you to everyone keeping the lights on (literally and metaphorically). You're the backbone of Fairy Tales.

Now go enjoy the show! 🌈🎭

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Thank you to CTV Calgary for featuring the Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival 🎬💖We’re so grateful for the thoughtful ...
05/15/2026

Thank you to CTV Calgary for featuring the Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival 🎬💖

We’re so grateful for the thoughtful coverage highlighting this year’s festival, the artists behind the work, and the importance of q***r storytelling and community conversations.

You can watch the full story now — link in bio.

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Behind the scenes this morning with CTV Calgary 🎬✨ Huge thanks to the CTV team for having us out to chat about this year...
05/14/2026

Behind the scenes this morning with CTV Calgary 🎬✨

Huge thanks to the CTV team for having us out to chat about this year’s Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival with Shone Thistle, Kyle Marshall, and Veronica Garcia.

Tune in to CTV Calgary tonight to catch the story — or better yet, come join us at the festival tonight at Contemporary Calgary !

Tonight’s lineup includes:
🎧 DJ Subliminal Rabbit
🎥 *Narmook* + *The Secret of Me*
🎥 *WARLA*
🎤 Post-screening interview hosted by Jordan Baylon with *WARLA* artists Francheska Dynamites & Lava Cake

Doors open at 5:30 PM !

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Fairy Tales is committed to creating a festival space that is welcoming, accessible, and grounded in community care 💖Acc...
05/13/2026

Fairy Tales is committed to creating a festival space that is welcoming, accessible, and grounded in community care 💖

Accessibility features at the 2026 Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival include:

• Closed captions available on films whenever provided by distributors

• ASL interpretation during Opening Night and Closing Night events

• Two on-site Self Care Centres stocked with ear plugs, masks, hand sanitizer, bandaids, and care supplies

• Quiet exhibit spaces and supportive volunteers available for anyone needing a grounding moment during the festival

• Barrier-free tickets available using promo code: CHOSENFAMILY

Getting to the festival:

📍 Contemporary Calgary — #701 11 Street SW, Calgary AB�
🚆 Located beside West Kerby C-Train Station
�🚗 Paid parking available at Calgary Parking Authority Lot 61 (Zone 9061)
�🚲 Bike racks available at the main entrance

🎬 Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival
�📅 May 13–17, 2026

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This is more than a film festival.It’s a space to gather. To connect. To celebrate Q***r stories—on screen and beyond.Fr...
05/12/2026

This is more than a film festival.

It’s a space to gather. To connect. To celebrate Q***r stories—on screen and beyond.

From films to performances to late-night conversations, Fairy Tales is about community.

Join us May 13–17.

🎟️ Get your tickets
👉 www.q***rfilmfest.ca

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It all starts tomorrow! Five days of film, art, performance, and community begin at Contemporary Calgary.There’s still t...
05/12/2026

It all starts tomorrow!

Five days of film, art, performance, and community begin at Contemporary Calgary.

There’s still time to plan your festival.

🎟️ Showtimes, Trailers, tickets: www.q***rfilmfest.ca

Budget constraints? Shoot us a DM and we’ll pass back a promo code - Fairy Tales are for everyone!

Big stories. Small runtimes.Explore our curated short film packages—featuring bold, diverse voices from around the world...
05/12/2026

Big stories. Small runtimes.

Explore our curated short film packages—featuring bold, diverse voices from around the world.

🎬 Programmer’s Choice –– May 16th - 1:00PM
🌍 Around the World –– May 16th - 3:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Youth / Family –– May 17th - 1:00 PM
✨ Firsts –– May 17th - 3:30 PM

There’s something for everyone.

🎟️ Explore the full program
👉 www.q***rfilmfest.ca

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Fairy Tales is powered by community.A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners for helping bring the 28th Fairy Tales...
05/11/2026

Fairy Tales is powered by community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners for helping bring the 28th Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival to life—supporting Q***r artists, stories, and audiences here in Calgary and beyond.

Because of you, this festival continues to grow, connect, and create space for voices that matter.

We’re proud to be supported by:

• Contemporary Calgary
• The Calgary Foundation
• Rozsa Centre
• Calgary Arts Development
• Canada Council for the Arts
• 88 Brewing
• CJSW
• Consulado de México en Calgary
• Binder Productions
• Peaseblossoms Flowers Ltd
• IDEA Graphics

Take a look at what you’ve helped make possible.

🎟️ Explore the full program
👉 www.q***rfilmfest.ca

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05/11/2026

💪 Sally! 💪 Directed by Deborah Craig 🎬

A vibrant and compelling story you won’t want to miss.

SALLY! highlights the life and legacy of Sally Gearhart—a charismatic le***an-feminist, activist, professor, and fantasy author. A trailblazer in the 1970s and '80s le***an feminist movement This documentary emphasizes Sally’s major accomplishments, but also honestly and unflinchingly lays bare her contradictions, iconoclasm, and the complex relationship between leaders like her and the collective movements for social change they champion.

🗓️ May 17th
🕐 6:30 PM
📍 Contemporary Calgary

🎟️ Tickets available now
👉 www.q***rfilmfest.ca

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Today, on World AIDS Day, we remember, honour and recommit.This past year, our community lost the incomparable Joe Avera...
12/01/2025

Today, on World AIDS Day, we remember, honour and recommit.

This past year, our community lost the incomparable Joe Average — a visionary whose vibrant colours and bold compassion reshaped how the world sees HIV/AIDS, q***rness, disability, joy, and survival.

Joe lived with HIV for nearly four decades, choosing to channel his diagnosis into a lifelong art practice that radiated life rather than fear. His work reminds us that resistance can be joyful, that tenderness is radical, and that communities affected by HIV and AIDS have always led with creativity, care, and courage.

As we mark World AIDS Day, we hold Joe’s legacy close:
A reminder that art can heal.
That visibility saves lives.
And that no one is ever disposable.

On this day and every day we recognize the leadership and love embedded in the work of and . Everyone deserves care, housing, community and dignity. ❤️

Photo: Joe Average in his studio, 1996. ARLEN REDEKOP, THE PROVINCE

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