NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
5:00 PM | Heather Edwards Theatre
701 11 Street SW, Calgary, AB
AGENDA
Call to Order
Declaration of Quorum
Minutes of the December 11, 2024 Annual General Meeting
Report from the Board Chair
Report from the CEO
Presentation of Audited Financial Statements
Election of Directors
Appointment of Auditors
Other Business that may be properly brought before the meeting
Termination
Should you wish to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf, you may do so by completing a proxy ballot found here and submitting it to Board Co-Chairs Carol Ryder and Kelly Streit via email at agm@contemporarycalgary.com by 5:00 PM on November 24, 2025.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Starting today, October 16, 2025, applications will be accepted for service on the 2025/2026 Contemporary Calgary Arts Society Board of Directors.
The election of the Board takes place during the Annual General Meeting on November 25, 2025. To participate in and vote at the AGM, members must have an active membership as of November 3, 2024.
The Governance, HR & Nominating Committee appreciates your participation in nominating energetic individuals who are qualified to assume a leadership role on the Board of Directors of Contemporary Calgary. Please note these are volunteer positions.
Nomination Process
Please submit your nominations by October 28, 2025 to nominations@contemporarycalgary.com.
Include the following information:
Name of Nominee
Contact Information
Brief Biography
Reasons for Nomination
The nominations will be reviewed by the Nomination Committee, and successful candidates will be contacted for further discussion. We appreciate your engagement in this important process.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, candidates must be:
a member of Contemporary Calgary by November 3, 2025
To become a member, click here and follow the prompts to purchase an annual membership. For any questions, please email info@contemporarycalgary.com
at least 18 years old
nominated by two (2) fellow members of the society
We seek Board Members who reflect the diversity of Calgary, who are passionate about the arts, and who have leadership in the following areas: fundraising, governance, project management, strategic planning, equity and inclusion, art education, art history, pedagogy or practice, and communications.
Ideal candidates will share a passion to achieve Contemporary Calgary’s vision, be able to meet the time commitments of serving as a Member, provide stewardship of the organization and contribute to community engagement and fundraising.
Contemporary Calgary is dedicated to building capacity for equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility. Candidates with questions or specific needs are encouraged to be in touch by emailing nominations@contemporarycalgary.com.
Roles and Responsibilities
The elected Board determines who will serve as Officers of the Society and who will serve on Board committees, which include: Finance & Audit; Governance, Nominations & HR; Fundraising and Development; Building; Government Relations; and Engagement.
Board Members are expected to attend at least 6 Board meetings per year and must serve on at least one committee of the Board. Members will be elected to serve 1-3 year terms based on historical service.