Rozsa Foundation

06/23/2026

Last call(ish)!

Applications for Rozsa Foundations of Arts Leadership close June 26.

Still deciding? Take a moment to watch our June 9 Info Session recording, now available on our website or link below. You'll learn about the program structure, expectations, key takeaways, and hear answers to participant questions.
Info session video link:https://ucalgary.zoom.us/rec/play/eZK7u7JCvnC2MlC9nW73X09Yul-1C0-HC886xuozJ13Ztx0VDEG50McjHJTjnDewSqDLuGbtk8Ez2Wgc.MkSO11urbwuJ88I9?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&oldStyle=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fucalgary.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2Fv3j7TadERpJ3FlnxK8kviWHN-LdKbvmjyo6-wV16hgn5rYLLKROS4G-xhNBKfU2B.ZsEXDenatwg5cRBU

Have questions? Reach out to Samantha MacDonald, Director of Training : [email protected]

Learn more, watch the recording, and apply through our website.
https://www.rozsafoundation.com/foundations26

06/22/2026

Recognizing their shared band members and complementary missions, the Calgary Stetson Show Band and the Calgary Round-Up Band embarked on a focused planning and alignment initiative to strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term sustainability.

While remaining separate charitable organizations, the two bands have adopted a shared strategic framework, common KPIs, and coordinated scheduling and communication practices to streamline operations and enhance the overall member experience.

This initiative was supported through Future Focus Funding. The Future Focus Program is a funding collaboration between Calgary Arts Development , the Rozsa Foundation, and the Calgary Foundation . We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, who provided additional funds to support the program in 2026.

Learn more about future focus funding here : https://www.rozsafoundation.com/future-focus-main-page

Photo source: Calgary Stetson Show Band
Video Edits: Ciza Zoya, Storytelling Associate, Rozsa Foundation

06/17/2026

⏰ Reminder: Applications for the 2026 Arts Leadership Residency close on June 19.

Former resident Alison DeRegt, whose residency was undertaken with Quest Theatre, has been named a recipient of 2026 Lieutenant Governor's of Alberta Emerging Artist Awards.

Congratulations, Ali, on this well-deserved recognition.

https://artsawards.ca/artist/alison-deregt/

06/17/2026

Attention Foundations of Arts Leadership (Foundations) - previously known as the Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) graduates!
A friendly reminder that your Capstone Project application deadline is coming up on July 3. If you haven't already, please take some time to complete and submit your application before the deadline.

https://www.rozsafoundation.com/capstone-funding

06/15/2026

A significant investment in Alberta’s arts sector!

During an announcement in Calgary on June 14, the Canada Council for the Arts, alongside the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled the Alberta Focus Fund — a $25 million investment over the next five years dedicated to supporting artists and arts organizations across Alberta.

Learn more about this exciting initiative: https://canadacouncil.ca/press/2026/06/alberta-focus-fund

Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada

06/12/2026

This Sunday at 9:00 am at Vertigo Theatre, Minister Marc Miller and the Canada Council for the Arts will make a special in-person announcement related to the Alberta arts community. We would love for as many artists and arts workers as possible to be present to share in the exciting news and meet the Minister.

For more information, see the original invitation below from the Canada Council for the Arts, and be sure to RSVP by Saturday at noon via the link provided. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] by 12 pm on Saturday, June 13.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕘 9 am
📍 Vertigo Theatre (161, 115 9 Ave. SE)

06/12/2026

An Arts and Culture Pancake Breakfast to Fuel Your Creativity!

Join us Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at cSPACE MARDA LOOP’s Art Park for Calgary’s only Stampede Breakfast created for artists and arts champions. This vibrant, all-ages morning gathering will serve up classic pancakes, live music, and lively conversations, with a generous helping of community spirit. It’s a celebration of Calgary’s arts and culture sector, its creators, supporters, and future-builders.

This free, public event welcomes everyone, with a special invitation to:
• Artists and creators (all disciplines, all career stages)
• Arts workers & administrators
• Arts-serving organizations and collectives
• Patrons, funders, and community investors in Calgary’s creative sector.
Let’s foster meaningful connections across Calgary’s arts community one pancake at a time.

To help us prepare for the event, we ask you to RSVP at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-community-pancake-palooza-tickets-1990660028733?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9 – 11 AM
cSPACE MARDA LOOP 1721 29 Avenue SW
Live Music by: Carter Felker

Presented by: cSPACE , Rozsa Foundation, The Calgary Foundation
With support from: Alliance Française Calgary , Aroma Cafe and The Edward

06/10/2026

On June 9 we held an online info session and shared all the details about the program, including structure, expectations, what you can gain from the experience, and questions. If you were unable to join us, you can view the recording at the link below.

Watch Here: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/rec/share/v3j7TadERpJ3FlnxK8kviWHN-LdKbvmjyo6-wV16hgn5rYLLKROS4G-xhNBKfU2B.ZsEXDenatwg5cRBU

Learn more about Foundations here : https://www.rozsafoundation.com/foundations26

06/04/2026

Don't miss what's happening this month—take a look at what's coming up!
Find all the links on our website https://www.rozsafoundation.com/

06/03/2026

This podcast by Mass Culture is one you won’t want to miss.

What if the biggest challenge facing the arts and cultural sector isn’t simply a lack of funding, but the financial systems that surround it?

In A Bank for the Arts: Why Canadian Arts Organizations Need Their Own Financial Tools, the conversation explores why traditional banking models often fail to understand the realities of the cultural sector, how financial risk is frequently downloaded onto artists and arts organizations, and what a more sustainable, circular economy for the arts could look like.

This is essential listening for arts administrators, cultural leaders, policymakers, funders, and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to move beyond the scarcity mindset and reimagine the financial future of the arts.

Listen to the podcast here :

Why are arts leaders forced to use personal credit cards for work? ...