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At Arts Commons, we build a diverse, talented team of professional and creative people who are passionate about the arts.

Careers at Arts Commons

We are:
  • Stewards of an arts ecosystem - our mandate is to provide and care for artists and arts organizations
  • an Arts Presenter - we foster, promote, and celebrate a vibrant arts community, presenting a variety of performances, series, and education programs annually
  • a Facilitator - we ensure equitable access and utilization of our venues by ourselves, our resident companies, and the community at large.
We recruit, hire, train and promote qualified people of all backgrounds and offer a wide range of jobs in Calgary, including positions in programming, marketing, communications, fundraising, front-of-house, ticketing, and facility and venue management. Whether you are just starting out in your career or have been in the industry for 25+ years, Arts Commons has a place for you. Every position within the company is valued and as a staff member, you are encouraged to provide your unique perspective and achieve your full potential to enable Arts Commons to fulfill our mission.
 
As part of our organization’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA), we work to remove barriers in collaboration with a broad range of voices. Removing these barriers begins with the hiring process. To that end, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known. 
 
It is the unique contributions of all our people at Arts Commons that drives our success. We are committed to providing an environment free of harassment and discrimination for everyone, and we will continue to work to ensure that our teams reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 

Volunteer at Arts Commons

Want to be part of the arts scene in Calgary? Get involved at Arts Commons as a volunteer! If you are passionate about the arts and looking for ways to make a meaningful impact in the community, this is the opportunity for you.
 
Why Volunteer with Arts Commons? 
  • Immerse Yourself in the Arts: Be part of an inspiring environment where creativity thrives. Gain access to performances, exhibitions, and special events. 
  • Diverse Opportunities: We have a variety of volunteer roles at Arts Commons. Whether you’re interested in helping out in public facing roles at special events, working with our Front of House team or serving as a concierge for wayfinding and visitor information, or supporting behind-the-scenes with the annual casino, or in the office & administration teams, we're sure we have something for you!
  • Build Connections: Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, artists, and professionals. Expand your network and create friendships within the arts community.
  • Make a Difference: Your support, time, and talents will help us bring the arts to life for our community. The help of our volunteers is invaluable. 

Volunteer Roles Available

  • Special Events
  • Concierge (Wayfinding & Visitor Information) 
  • Office & Administration
  • Front of House
  • VIP Guest Services
  • Casino
Interested in being a volunteer? Sign up to join our volunteer program
Already a volunteer? Current Volunteers' Portal
 
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