NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
5:00 PM | Heather Edwards Theatre
701 11 Street SW, Calgary, AB
AGENDA
Call to Order
Declaration of Quorum
Minutes of the November 25, 2025 Annual General Meeting
Report from the Board Chair
Presentation of Audited Financial Statements
Special Resolution for the Amendment of the Society’s Bylaws
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 16, 2026. Proxies will not be accepted after this time.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Nomination Process
Please submit your nominations by October 28, 2026 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 October 27, 2026
To become a member click here and follow the prompts to purchase 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; Building; 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.