Allied Arts Council Lethbridge

Allied Arts Council Lethbridge Providing Leadership in Advancing and Enhancing the Arts in Lethbridge and southern Alberta.

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge was established on March 20, 1958, with the objectives to encourage arts activities in Lethbridge and the surrounding district; to coordinate activities of member organizations; and to cooperate with persons, groups and organizations in the promotion of arts activities.

Did you know that AAC Artist and Friend memberships are free?The AAC sends out a bi-weekly newsletter, hosts community e...
05/31/2026

Did you know that AAC Artist and Friend memberships are free?

The AAC sends out a bi-weekly newsletter, hosts community events, provides free professional development workshops, manages Casa, shares artist calls, supports arts organizations and the community, to name a few things...

Get connected and join today! https://artslethbridge.org/membership/

Be the first to know! Find out who is playing at Upside Downtown in July and August!Join us Thursday, June 11 from 5:00 ...
05/28/2026

Be the first to know! Find out who is playing at Upside Downtown in July and August!

Join us Thursday, June 11 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for the LINE-UP BREAKDOWN for Upside Downtown 2026 on Rotary Square at Casa.

Alberta Artist-in-Residence and Upside Downtown Alumnus, John Wort-Hannam will be our featured performer, the AAC Bar will be open, and get ready to plan your Thursdays this summer!

Upside Downtown: Concerts + Art is thankful to FACTOR, WESTCO Construction, Spectrum Ale, Davis Auto Group and the Re-imagine Grant for the City of Lethbridge. Our funders and sponsors allow the AAC to keep these summer concerts free to the community.

05/28/2026

Did you know about the Aspiring Artist Award and the Young Artist Award?

The Aspiring Artist Award acknowledges an emerging artist in grades 9 -12. The Young Artist Award acknowledges an emerging artist in our community between the ages of 18-35. open to all artistic disciplines. Recipients receive a $1000 to support their artistic practice. Nominations are accepted from the community, peers, and even the artists themselves!

In 2025, Kort Woycheshin was the Young Artist Award recipient. Watch this documentary short from Airau Marketing to learn more about Kort.

Visit our website to nominate someone before June 1! https://artslethbridge.org/awards-and-scholarships/

05/26/2026

Is there a service organization in Lethbridge that you feel deserves recognition by the arts community? Any Lethbridgian can nominate an organization by June 1 for an Allied Arts Council Excellence (AACE) Award! Visit https://artslethbridge.org/awards-and-scholarships/ for nomination information.

The 2025 AACE Service Organization Award recipient was the Lethbridge Folk Club who has been providing Folk Music to the community for over 45 years! Learn more about them in this mini-doc by Airau Marketing.

P.S. Go visit their page to learn more about Porchfest!

Come work with us! Gain valuable experience and have a ton of fun this summer working with the AAC.We have 3 Canada Summ...
05/25/2026

Come work with us! Gain valuable experience and have a ton of fun this summer working with the AAC.

We have 3 Canada Summer Jobs positions currently open: Communications Assistant, Summer Projects Assistant, and Assistant Art Instructor!

Communications Assistant applications close May 29. Summer Projects Assistant and Assistant Art Instructor close June 1.

For full position descriptions and application instructions, visit https://artslethbridge.org/job-opportunities/

A special statement from the AAC on May 24, 2026.
05/24/2026

A special statement from the AAC on May 24, 2026.

05/22/2026

Nominations for the AACE - Allied Arts Council of Excellence Award Individual are now open. Send your nomination by June 1.

This award recognizes an individual who has made philanthropic and service contributions to the arts and thereby enhances the entire arts community.

In 2025, the AACE Individual recipient was Donna Gallant. Watch this mini-doc about Donna and her work from Airau Marketing.

More information and nomination forms can be found here: https://artslethbridge.org/awards-and-scholarships/

05/20/2026

Nominations for the Joan Waterfield Memorial Award are now open. Send your nomination by June 1.

This award recognizes a member of the arts community, respected by their contemporaries for their leadership in the arts. Individuals who are honoured exemplify the philosophy, values and vision of the AAC by inspiring, connecting, and transforming the community through the arts.

The 2025 Joan Waterfield Memorial Award Recipient is Mary Ann Crow Healy. Learn more about her work for the community in this short mini-doc from

More information and nomination forms can be found here: https://artslethbridge.org/awards-and-scholarships/

The AAC offices will be closed on Monday, May 18 for the May long weekend. Have a good Monday!
05/17/2026

The AAC offices will be closed on Monday, May 18 for the May long weekend. Have a good Monday!

Address

318 7 Street S
Lethbridge, AB
T1J2G2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14033200555

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