Question 1

Will the 2025 Arts Unleashed Conference be impacted by possible job action?

Accepted Answer

Many of you may be wondering how potential job action this fall could impact the conference. There’s no need to worry!  Professional development (PD) events that are planned by the Alberta Teachers’ Association and its specialist councils will proceed, even during a period of labour disruption. That means this year’s Arts Unleashed Conference will proceed without interruption! We recognize that some Fine Arts Council members may be relying on PD funding from their schools or school divisions to attend the conference. If you are unable to access your PD funds and need to cancel your conference registration, please email us at victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca (mailto:victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca)and we will reimburse you without penalty.

Question 2

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

There a number of parking options available for conference delegates.

• Hotel Guests of the Varscona Hotel: Self-parking available for 24.99 / day + tax. 
 • Hotel Guests of the Mettera Hotel: Self Parking: $21.99 / day + tax; Valet Parking: $26.99 / day + tax
 • The Old Strathcona Farmers Market is right next door to the Fringe: these are their parking suggestions: https://osfm.ca/news-events/parking-lot-update (https://osfm.ca/news-events/parking-lot-update)
 • As well as this Google Map has the surface lots around the Fringe marked https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking+lot/@53.5190049,-113.4989648,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D (https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking+lot/@53.5190049,-113.4989648,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Question 3

What are some restaurant recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Whyte Ave is full of excellent places to eat!

Here are some of our favourites:
 • Meat
 • Next Act 
 • Pip
 • Pals
 • Marlo

Question 4

Who can attend this conference?

Accepted Answer

All members of the ATA are invited to attend this conference.

Question 5

Who is sponsoring this conference?

Accepted Answer

This conference is funded by the Alberta Teachers' Association Fine Arts Council. We have also received generous sponsorships from local arts organizations - RapidFire Theatre, The Citadel Theatre, and Theatre Alberta. Thank you!

Question 6

Who can I contact with more questions?

Accepted Answer

Don't see your question answered? Contact our conference director, Victoria Reid - victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca

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