BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:artselevatedfac2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com Arts Elevated (FAC)//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261016T190000Z DTEND:20261016T210000Z SUMMARY:Friday Add-On - Contemporary Calgary\, Educator Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Please note: This add-on session is an addition $25 to be paid during online registration.\n\nDeepen your connection to Canada’s musical story with an exclusive guided tour of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell. Join fellow arts educators for a 60‑minute exploration across all five floors of cutting‑edge music technology\, innovation\, and history. Led by NMC’s skilled tour educators\, this experience includes special demonstrations of select instruments and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the centre’s remarkable collections\, exhibitions\, and studios. This Elevated Add‑On includes both your guided tour and general admission\, allowing you to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour concludes.  \; CATEGORIES:FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADD-ON LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, AB T2P 2C4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:71fca90f81fe3b611523dc98312d9613 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/71fca90f81fe3b611523dc98312d9613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261016T190000Z DTEND:20261016T210000Z SUMMARY:Friday Add-On - Jazz Education Class at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD)​​​ DESCRIPTION:Please note: This add-on session is an addition $25 to be paid during online registration.\n\nDeepen your connection to Canada’s musical story with an exclusive guided tour of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell. Join fellow arts educators for a 60‑minute exploration across all five floors of cutting‑edge music technology\, innovation\, and history. Led by NMC’s skilled tour educators\, this experience includes special demonstrations of select instruments and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the centre’s remarkable collections\, exhibitions\, and studios. This Elevated Add‑On includes both your guided tour and general admission\, allowing you to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour concludes.  \; CATEGORIES:FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADD-ON LOCATION:Decidedly Jazz\, Danceworks\, 111 12 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 1A1 SEQUENCE:0 UID:02c2ecf44f26d4f4b7c0ba07a8c048dc URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/02c2ecf44f26d4f4b7c0ba07a8c048dc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261016T190000Z DTEND:20261016T210000Z SUMMARY:Friday Add-On - Kinkonauts On-Site Improv Long-Form Workshop DESCRIPTION:Please note: This add-on session is an addition $25 to be paid during online registration.\n\nDeepen your connection to Canada’s musical story with an exclusive guided tour of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell. Join fellow arts educators for a 60‑minute exploration across all five floors of cutting‑edge music technology\, innovation\, and history. Led by NMC’s skilled tour educators\, this experience includes special demonstrations of select instruments and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the centre’s remarkable collections\, exhibitions\, and studios. This Elevated Add‑On includes both your guided tour and general admission\, allowing you to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour concludes.  \; CATEGORIES:FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADD-ON LOCATION:The Kinkonauts (BLOX Arts Centre)\, 834 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0E5 SEQUENCE:0 UID:50f9ff9ec6356bcfe836f831fa9d7d23 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/50f9ff9ec6356bcfe836f831fa9d7d23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261016T190000Z DTEND:20261016T210000Z SUMMARY:Friday Add-On - Studio Bell: National Music Centre (NMC) - Educator Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Please note: This add-on session is an addition $25 to be paid during online registration.\n\nDeepen your connection to Canada’s musical story with an exclusive guided tour of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell. Join fellow arts educators for a 60‑minute exploration across all five floors of cutting‑edge music technology\, innovation\, and history. Led by NMC’s skilled tour educators\, this experience includes special demonstrations of select instruments and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the centre’s remarkable collections\, exhibitions\, and studios. This Elevated Add‑On includes both your guided tour and general admission\, allowing you to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour concludes.  \; CATEGORIES:FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADD-ON LOCATION:Studio Bell: National Music Centre\, 850 4 St. SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 1R1 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2427c6cd5ca09928ec7e33e879bb83e8 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/2427c6cd5ca09928ec7e33e879bb83e8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T000000Z DTEND:20261017T013000Z SUMMARY:Conference Registration & Elevated Mixer DESCRIPTION:\nCome meet Fine Arts Council members at this social event with food and drinks. CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:St. John Centre for Arts and Culture\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:97d4b5b76ac19db09c8828002a575345 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/97d4b5b76ac19db09c8828002a575345 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T013000Z DTEND:20261017T023000Z SUMMARY:Keynote: Create the Way Forward: Creativity as Strength\, Strategy\, and Care DESCRIPTION:Arts teachers are experts in the creative process\, yet rarely are invited to apply that expertise to the systems they work within. This interactive keynote reframes creativity as a tool for strengthening programs\, supporting mental health\, and sustaining energy in the face of constraint.\n\nParticipants will engage in reflective and collaborative moments that connect artistic practice to leadership\, advocacy\, and care for themselves\, their students\, and their communities. By drawing on shared creative language across disciplines\, the session affirms creativity as a superpower that helps arts programs not just survive\, but evolve with intention and hope.\n CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE ADDRESS LOCATION:St. John Centre for Arts and Culture\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:618a094b9d477c52fe2aa0a189c8dac7 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/618a094b9d477c52fe2aa0a189c8dac7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T030000Z DTEND:20261017T053000Z SUMMARY:Late Night Live Music DESCRIPTION:\n Join us for some live music at Hayden Block and keep the conversation going! CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey - Second Floor Music Hall\, 1136 Kensington Rd NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 3P3 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2717f28b5de8722e206b9ca868da0756 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/2717f28b5de8722e206b9ca868da0756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z SUMMARY:Registration\, Coffee & Networking DESCRIPTION:\n Registration. Coffee and light snacks provided. CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:St. John Centre for Arts and Culture\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:9dcd41053ff60aedc2efe7042d04056e URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/9dcd41053ff60aedc2efe7042d04056e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T151500Z SUMMARY:Welcome from President Jason Schilling & Land Acknowledgement DESCRIPTION:\n Conference Welcome from ATA President\, Jason Schilling. CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:118 Gym\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:0fa9c7ef3d85c11b39566f344019afc6 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/0fa9c7ef3d85c11b39566f344019afc6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T181500Z SUMMARY:From Idea to Public Art: A Collaborative Design Thinking Mural Workshop (2.5 hour session) DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop blends short lecture segments and group discussion with hands‑on \;art making \;to support K–12 visual art teachers \;to explore how design thinking\, materials\, \;constraints \;and inclusive processes shape successful classroom and community \;art \;installations. \;Participants will learn accessible block‑printmaking techniques \;and \;contribute to \;a collaborative mural. \;Teachers are invited to \;bring their ideas\, \;challenges \;and in‑progress concepts \;for a group discussion focused on problem‑solving across \;districts\, \;materials\, and installation contexts. By the end\, participants will leave with practical strategies\, shared insights\, and a firsthand experience of how collaborative making builds trust and community. \; CATEGORIES:ART LOCATION:003 Art Room\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d7e2f09b5d189b5d3b288631dcd298d0 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/d7e2f09b5d189b5d3b288631dcd298d0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T164500Z SUMMARY:Contemporary Dance Lab: Training Specificity DESCRIPTION:As a choreographer\, the weakest skillset I often see when dancers enter a creative process is improvisation and the ability to generate material. How can we begin introducing these skills to dancers at a younger age in order to propel the form forward? This lecture will explore two essential avenues of training: developing critical thinking (or “dance IQ”) and cultivating physical specificity. We’ll begin with physical training focused on enhancing range\, power\, and functional capacity in key muscles and joints\, using approaches drawn from various contemporary dance methods. In the second half\, we’ll shift to improvisation techniques aimed at developing specificity in movement choices and generating clear choreographic material for creative processes. CATEGORIES:DANCE LOCATION:006 Dance Studio\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:f6acc3e413b55ce3b6af1e4e5718d9c6 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/f6acc3e413b55ce3b6af1e4e5718d9c6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T164500Z SUMMARY:Directing with Intention: Fast\, Flexible\, Student-Centered Staging for Musicals  DESCRIPTION:Musical theatre thrives on momentum\, musical\, emotional\, and communal. This workshop invites theatre teachers to rethink efficiency not as control\, but as clarity\, trust\, and intention.\n\nParticipants will learn a director’s toolkit for staging musical numbers quickly while preserving narrative integrity and expanding student agency. We’ll focus on how to set strong objectives\, read the emotional architecture of music\, and use stage space as a storytelling partner. Rather than dictating movement\, directors learn how to shape environments where students discover solutions that serve character and story.\n\nThis session is for educators who want rehearsals that move faster and feel more alive—and who believe that students do their best work when they are trusted as artists. CATEGORIES:DRAMA LOCATION:108 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:aefddeedbe8f5fa584d5a9c34b094a66 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/aefddeedbe8f5fa584d5a9c34b094a66 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T164500Z SUMMARY:Keep Them Singing: Engagement and Excellence in the Secondary Choral Classroom DESCRIPTION:Teaching secondary choir requires far more than just notes and rhythms. This practical and interactive session explores strategies for building a thriving choral classroom through effective warm-ups\, engaging rehearsal techniques\, student leadership development\, thoughtful repertoire selection\, and meaningful assessment practices. Participants will explore ways to strengthen ensemble culture\, improve student retention\, and create rehearsals that balance musical excellence with student connection and enjoyment. Designed for secondary music educators\, this session will provide adaptable tools and ideas that can be implemented immediately in rehearsal. CATEGORIES:MUSIC LOCATION:002 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:6e838c139ef457f321dce10767694b37 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/6e838c139ef457f321dce10767694b37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T164500Z SUMMARY:The Scavenger Music Teacher: Supporting Elementary Music Educators Through the Collective Community  DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore the notion of the scavenger music teacher. This idea arose during my dissertation study with teachers expressing that they lacked the needed knowledge for unfamiliar musics and being overwhelmed by all there is to consume or learn. Through my research\, I found that drawing on the collective community and reflexive work were beneficial for changes to teacher perspective and practice. Come prepared to explore ways that we can draw on the collective music community to surpass barriers such as lack of knowledge of unfamiliar musics and what to do when feeling so overwhelmed with how to proceed. CATEGORIES:MUSIC LOCATION:124 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:5ca6b493caf4e06ab07ea6caf02c0499 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/5ca6b493caf4e06ab07ea6caf02c0499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T181500Z SUMMARY:Rhythms of the Sash: Integrating Red River Jigging and Métis Culture in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:This session provides an immersive exploration of the Red River Jig and the music of Métis people. Participants will move beyond passive listening to examine the intricate fusion of Indigenous drum rhythms and European fiddle traditions. By blending physical movement\, rhythmic accompaniment\, and traditional regalia\, educators will learn how to bring the vibrant history of the Métis into their classrooms through kinesthetic learning. CATEGORIES:DANCE/MUSIC LOCATION:006 Dance Studio\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d0b4f2443472fd487340e379ff99dcd2 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/d0b4f2443472fd487340e379ff99dcd2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T181500Z SUMMARY:Inclusive Choreography for Mixed Levels  DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:DRAMA LOCATION:108 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:770053aebc90fdcaf925fae13891d67b URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/770053aebc90fdcaf925fae13891d67b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T181500Z SUMMARY:Band Directors United: Special Edition DESCRIPTION:Join fellow music educators for a high-energy “Special Edition” session designed to inspire\, equip\, and reconnect you with the heart of great band teaching. Packed with practical strategies\, meaningful conversation\, real-world tools\, and plenty of laughter\, this session will explore how exceptional band programs are built through authentic relationships\, intentional leadership\, and a culture where excellence becomes the expectation. \n\nTogether\, we’ll dive into strategies for creating musical growth every day through purposeful planning\, rehearsal techniques\, and student-centered teaching that moves learners from simple compliance to genuine passion and ownership. We’ll also explore how to “lead from below” within your school and community\, strengthening advocacy and support for your program while empowering student leaders to shape culture from within. \n\nParticipants will leave with immediately usable resources\, including solutions for forgotten instruments\, ideas for building student leadership\, strategies for engaging parents and communities\, and practical “tools of the trade” that make a lasting difference. Most importantly\, you’ll connect with passionate colleagues to exchange best practices\, fresh ideas\, and renewed inspiration for the year ahead. Don’t miss this one! CATEGORIES:MUSIC LOCATION:124 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:4eb53dc4e2d8f3fd66de35d5d33830a5 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/4eb53dc4e2d8f3fd66de35d5d33830a5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T181500Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z SUMMARY:AGM & Catered Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n Fine Arts Council AGM with locally-catered lunch CATEGORIES:PLENARY LOCATION:St. John Centre for Arts and Culture\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:85dc2c5e2224661e9610e478aafdc0bc URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/85dc2c5e2224661e9610e478aafdc0bc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Foundations of Acrylic Painting: Still Life in Form & Colour DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:ART LOCATION:003 Art Room\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:73e2d5b061692c3bc6abdd66d9ce7309 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/73e2d5b061692c3bc6abdd66d9ce7309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:The Art of Containment - Art Therapy Techniques for Teachers DESCRIPTION:“The Art of Containment” is a hands-on workshop introducing art therapy as a practice for self-care and a strategy for educators to foster inclusion and identity in increasingly challenging classrooms. All materials will be provided. CATEGORIES:ART LOCATION:124 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d57e1dfedfcdf05f0d243c651d6dee1c URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/d57e1dfedfcdf05f0d243c651d6dee1c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Finding Organic Movement and Ensemble building through Viewpoints  DESCRIPTION:Developing an ensemble that can work\, intrinsically with each other is at the core of a good creative team. There is also a need to present exciting and dynamic movement as well as an organization of space to create engaging theatre with. Using aspects of the Viewpoints method\, developed and codified by the SITI company under the leadership of Anne Bogart\, participants will get a crash course that is hands on. In this session we will explore and examine the 9 Viewpoints and exercises to help in creating strong teams and compositions\, offering many options towards staging in new ways that are practical and easily applicable. CATEGORIES:DRAMA LOCATION:006 Dance Studio\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:326cf021d911c5cdb17284317e637408 URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/326cf021d911c5cdb17284317e637408 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:From Omission to Inclusion: Embedding Marginalized Histories in Arts Education DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, participants will explore the powerful local history of Charles Daniels\, a Black Calgarian whose 1914 civil rights case remains one of the earliest known legal challenges to racial segregation in Western Canada. Using Cheryl Foggo's "Kicking Up a Fuss"\, a comprehensive arts‑based resource featuring documentary film\, poetry\, movement\, and primary archival materials\, we will guide attendees through strategies for engaging with sensitive historical content\, and facilitate discussions around primary sources that contain harmful or outdated language. Educators will have the opportunity to move through lesson plans designed for Visual Arts\, Drama\, Music\, English Language Arts\, and Dance\, experiencing first‑hand how arts disciplines can act as catalysts for representation\, empathy\, and social justice learning. By the end of the session\, teachers will leave with practical\, adaptable tools to embed culturally responsible storytelling into their classrooms\, ensuring that students not only learn history\, but see themselves reflected within it\, feel empowered to advocate for equity\, and understand the transformative power of the arts in shaping a more inclusive society. CATEGORIES:INTERDISCIPLINARY LOCATION:108 Classroom\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:8d9663cd398a3654a9425ddd1cf2fc6e URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/8d9663cd398a3654a9425ddd1cf2fc6e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260606T170732Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Community Building Through Drum Circles for Youth DESCRIPTION:Drum circles reach across language\, culture and skill barriers and make community music making accessible for all. This session will demystify the how and why of drum circles and give you simple tools and activities you can use in your classroom tomorrow. CATEGORIES:MUSIC LOCATION:118 Gym\, St. John Center\, 15 12 St NW\, Calgary\, AB T2N 1Y4 SEQUENCE:0 UID:81f315b980b6cffa70cb2177ac335ddc URL:http://artselevatedfac2026.sched.com/event/81f315b980b6cffa70cb2177ac335ddc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR