Arts Elevated Conference
Arts Elevated is Alberta’s premier professional learning conference for fine arts educators. Join arts educators from across the province for two inspiring days of hands-on workshops, engaging keynote presentations, practical classroom strategies, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Dates: October 16-17, 2026
Location: St. John Centre for Arts and Culture, Calgary, Alberta
Designed for teachers of music, drama, dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary arts programs, Arts Elevated offers innovative ideas, creative resources, and collaborative learning experiences that empower educators and enrich student learning. Sessions are led by acclaimed artists, experienced educators, and leading arts organizations, providing practical tools and strategies that you can immediately bring back to your classroom.
Theatre-Focused Sessions – The following sessions may be of particular interest to drama and theatre educators:
– Jazz Education Class at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
– Kinkonauts On-Site Long-Form Improv Workshop
– Directing with Intention: Fast, Flexible, Student-Centered Staging for Musicals, presented by Nina Meehan (Award-Winning Director & Playwright, 2x TEDx Speaker)
– Inclusive Choreography for Mixed Levels, presented by Theatre Calgary
– Finding Organic Movement and Ensemble Building Through Viewpoints, presented by Jack Grinhaus (Artistic Director of Vertigo Theatre)
– From Omission to Inclusion: Embedding Marginalized Histories in the Arts, presented by Kelsey McMahon and Kelly Brownlee (Founders of the East Side Dance Festival)
Whether you are a new teacher seeking inspiration or an experienced educator looking to deepen your practice, Arts Elevated 2026 celebrates the transformative power of arts education while fostering a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to elevating the arts in Alberta schools.
Come connect, create, collaborate, and elevate the arts together.
Hosted by the ATA Fine Arts Council.
Registration and Information:
www.fineartsata.ca/fallconference
Questions?
Contact Conference Director Victoria Reid at victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca