AUArts Centennial Celebration: October 1
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, featuring work by our studio technicians
Curator tours of the Illingworth Kerr Gallery’s fall exhibition, Bookends
Lodgepole Center-led indigenous workshop
Centennial Scholarships Auction preview
AUArts Students’ Association scavenger hunt
A special talk with art historian, Jennifer Salahub (Professor Emeritus)
Faculty, staff, student and alumni activations
Refreshments and photo opportunities
A special centennial program celebrating AUArts’ 100-year history
Register now and discover more ways to engage and celebrate in the weeks ahead.
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.
