Innovate Podcast

Innovate Podcast


Alex Sarian, President & CEO of Arts Commons: Making Art Available to All Calgarians

October 29, 2020

For 34 years, Arts Commons has been one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant arts centers. Located in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, the center occupies a full city block and is home to five theatres and the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Each year, Arts Commons hosts over 1,800 performances and events, including live theatre, concerts, dance productions, readings, public forums, art exhibits and much more—all open to the public. The resident companies of Arts Commons—including Alberta Theatre Projects, Arts Commons Presents, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Downstage, One Yellow Rabbit and Theatre Calgary—create, perform and present a wide range of award-winning and highly acclaimed theatre and concerts each season.