AUArts Centennial Celebration: October 1
About this Event
Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:30–9 p.m.
Alberta University of the Arts
1407 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Join Alberta University of the Arts for a special Centennial Celebration marking 100 years of creativity, community and artistic excellence.
For a century, AUArts has been a place where artists, designers, makers and creative thinkers come together to imagine what’s possible. This special evening brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, supporters, partners and friends to celebrate the people, partnerships and communities that have shaped AUArts over the past 100 years — and to look ahead to the next century.
Explore the campus, reconnect with the AUArts community and experience the creativity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni through exhibitions, interactive activations, demonstrations and more.
What to expect
Throughout the evening, explore campus and take part in experiences including:
- AUArts Tech Show
- Illingworth Kerr Gallery exhibitions and activities
- Lodgepole Center
- Centennial Scholarships Auction preview
- AUArts Students’ Association-led activity
- Faculty, staff, student and alumni activations
- Refreshments and photo opportunities
- A special centennial program celebrating AUArts’ 100-year history
Event schedule
4:30 p.m. | Activations and experiences begin
6 p.m. | Centennial event program
6:45 p.m. | Activations and experiences continue
Celebrating our community
AUArts’ story has been shaped by generations of artists, designers, makers, educators, creative leaders and supporters. The Centennial Celebration is an opportunity to recognize the many individuals, organizations and partners who have contributed to our university’s history and ongoing impact.
Whether you’re reconnecting with classmates, revisiting the spaces where your creative journey began or discovering how AUArts has evolved, we invite you to return to campus and celebrate with us.
As AUArts enters its second century, our community continues to imagine what’s possible — together.
This event is generously sponsored by Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA).
Event details
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕓 4:30–9 p.m.
📍 Alberta University of the Arts
1407 14 Ave NW
Calgary, AB
Registration is required.
Event programming and activation details are subject to change.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM
Activations & experiences begin
🕑: 06:00 PM
Centennial event program
🕑: 06:30 PM
Activations & experiences continue
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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