RISE UP Founding Partners
RISE UP Calgary
RISE UP Calgary
An open-source platform to kickstart the arts industry’s recovery, connecting you to safety-conscious live experiences and events and supporting local artists and businesses who have struggled through COVID-19.
Calling All Local Presenting Partners in Calgary!
RISE UP Weekends will now continue into the Fall and Winter! Be part of a RISE UP Weekend to celebrate the safe relaunch of live arts events in Calgary. RISE UP is searching for presenting partners—groups or individuals—who can produce, program and perform live at one, two and three-day RISE UP Weekend events in Calgary. Selected local live entertainment and experiences will be showcased at safe partner venues throughout the city from September 30, 2021–December 15, 2021 (dates are subject to change due to AHS regulation changes). Applications open at 5 pm MST on September 7, 2021 and will be accepted until 5 pm MST on September 21, 2021.
RISE UP Weekends
Kicking off safe, live entertainment across the city! Check out upcoming entertainment featuring your favourite local artists.
RISE UP Events
RISE UP Pop-up Performances
Coming to a community near you! Check out this series of pop-up performances to celebrate the safe relaunch of live arts events in Calgary.
RISE UP with Hotels Live
Create your own RISE UP YYC Summer Staycation
Photo credit: Leslie Cyrynowski
Checking out a live RISE UP event? Want to make it a vacation? Add a local hotel stay and $50 gift card deal to create a custom RISE UP YYC Summer Staycation experience!
RISE UP Song Contest
RISE UP video coming soon! Featuring RISE UP Song Contest winner Emily Triggs - Light you Up!
Support local arts sector recovery!
Purchase a RISE UP mask or t-shirt and support Calgary’s arts sector recovery!
*All proceeds will be invested back into Calgary Arts Developments artist and arts organizations support programs.'
Submit an Event Now!
Post your safe online or live art’s experience or event on RISE UP YYC now:
1- Click the Submit an Event button below
2- Include a link to your event’s COVID-19 safety precautions (unless online).
3- Ensure you select “RISE UP” from the Event Category list.
4- Fill out the rest of the form and submit the event!
RISE UP Partner Information
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Use #riseupyyc and tag @tourismcalgary and @calgaryartsdev on your event and deals posts so we can amplify on our channels!