

ARTS ELEVATED:
CONFERENCE 2026
REGISTRATION & PRICING
This conference is for Fine Arts Council members only. If you are not a member please sign up here prior to registering for the conference. ​
Pricing:
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Early Bird Member Rate (Apr. 15-Sept.1): $150
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Regular Member Rate (Sept. 1-Oct. 16): $200
This conference is for Fine Arts Council (FAC) members. Membership will be verified.
If you are not a FAC member, please visit: https://scms.teachers.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspx to register as an FAC Member before continuing your application. If this is your first specialist council membership it’s FREE. If you have already selected your free membership, you can purchase a membership to the Fine Arts Council for $25. This membership includes a one-year membership/subscription in the council.
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Full-Time Student Rate: $50
Undergraduate university student ATA members, as specified in ATA bylaws. Student members receive all the benefits and services of council membership except the right to vote and hold office. There is no fee for student members of the Association to become student members of a specialist council. If you are not a member please visit the ATA site: https://scms.teachers.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspx to register. All student registrations will need to show proof of full-time student status as of September 1st, 2026.
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Non‑Member Conference Rate: - $400​
Registration Fee for Persons Not Eligible for Specialist Council Memberships: Superintendents, deputy superintendents, and central office staff who did not elect active ATA membership cannot be members of specialist councils and must pay the ineligible for membership rate. Central office staff and teachers in band-operated, charter, federal or private schools must be ATA associate members to qualify for specialist council membership.
Special Kickoff Rate Code:
From April 15 – May 15, register for $100 using the promo code:
ELEVATE50
This is $100 off the regular registration rate.
Add‑ons remain regular price. Limited codes available and expire May 15.​​
​Friday Elevated Add-Ons
These immersive, on‑site arts experiences take place directly at each partner venue.
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Studio Bell: National Music Centre (NMC) Educator Guided Tour: $25
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Jazz Education Class at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD):$25
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Contemporary Calgary Educator Guided Tour: $25
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Kinkonauts Improv Long‑Form Educator Training: $25
​For full details on each session, explore our session listings here. ​​
Registration Includes:
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Registration Package
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Friday Evening Elevated Mixer and Keynote Address
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Full day of sessions on Saturday
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Two 75-minute Breakout sessions
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One 2-hour Workshop
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Locally catered Saturday lunch, coffee & snacks ​​​​​
Additional Information
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Check here for ATA Professional Development Grants.
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Registration opens April 15
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Read our Frequently Asked Questions​​
Have questions about any of the promos or the conference?
📧 Reach out to victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca