ARTS ELEVATED:
CONFERENCE 2026
Conference Location
The fall conference will be held at:
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St. John Centre for Arts and Culture
15 – 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1Y4
Located in the heart of Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood, this vibrant arts hub will host all keynote, mixer, and main workshop sessions, unless otherwise stated.​
Accessibility
Please note that the building is not fully wheelchair accessible. Some of the breakout rooms can only be accessed by stairs.
If you have any accessibility concerns; please contact victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca. We will make every effort to support all accessibility needs.
Accommodations: Preferred Conference Hotel
Element Calgary Downtown (by Westin)
833 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T5 • (403) 300-9833​
5 minute drive | 14 minute walk
Complimentary breakfast, rooftop bar and restaurant, on-site coffee shop
We're pleased to partner with Element Calgary Downtown as the official conference hotel for Arts Elevated. Conveniently located downtown, the hotel offers easy access to our Friday add-on locations and is just a short walk to the St. John Centre for Arts and Culture in Kensington. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar with views of the Bow River.
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Your discounted conference rate includes:
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Complimentary Rise breakfast
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Free high-speed Wi-Fi
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Access to the Fitness Centre
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Choice of a King Room or Two Double Beds
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Book using the following link to access the conference rate:
Element Calgary Downtown Arts Elevated Conference Hotel Booking Link
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Conference Rate is available until September 28, 2026
Additional hotel options are also listed below.
The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9 • (403) 764-6262​
6 minute drive | 20 minute walk
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1 •(403) 231-1000​
6 minute drive | 20 minute walk
Have questions about any of the promos or the conference?
📧 Reach out to victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca