In the heart of Calgary's downtown, Arts Commons s...

In the heart of Calgary's downtown, Arts Commons serves as an amazing showcase for Calgary's arts and culture. My experience with Arts Commons relates to two specific organizations: Theatre Calgary and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

In short, both organizations have welcomed in diverse acts of world-level quality. From well-known talent (such as Measha Bruggergosman with the CPO) to world premieres (such as musical adaptation of The Little Prince with Theatre Calgary), both organizations offer a very sound return on cultural investment.

This is an amazing turnaround when you realize that the CPO was nearing bankruptcy in the early 2000's. With both clear leadership and sound management, it's my hope that the CPO (and other art organizations) continue to curate a high level of quality and experience for both current and future events.