The Arts Directory provides a comprehensive listing of Lethbridge & area artists, arts organizations, and businesses. This online directory is a great resource for sourcing artists for commissions, hiring a musician, or looking for an arts educator.
If you are interested in being included in the online directory, please check out our membership options, or contact our Manager of Engagement, Steven Foord.
The LIFS is a not-for-profit society which aims to enrich the cultural landscape of Southern Alberta by engaging all artists involved in filmmaking, offering resources and encouraging mentorship, collaboration and exhibition.
https://playgoerslethbridge.ca
Established in 1923, Playgoers is the oldest continually operating amateur theatre group in Canada. Produces plays or dinner theatre each October or February. The club sponsors the regional One-Act Play Festival and participates in the Alberta One-Act Festival each March/April. Playgoers also holds workshops in various aspects of acting, directing and stagecraft. Membership is $10 a year. Auditions are open to everyone. Follow on Facebook to be informed of upcoming auditions and events
E: office@southcountryfair.com
Expanding cultural awareness in southern Alberta by creating opportunities for people to be exposed to a wide variety of roots-oriented music in an outdoor festival setting.
The Geomatic Attic is a both a live music venue and live music promoter. In addition, it is an art gallery, yoga studio and advocate for positive community initiatives, both cultural and social. Hosts Wide Skies Music & Arts Festival.
E: theatreoutre.lethbridge@gmail.com
We are a professional company that presents theatrical content, subject matter, styles and forms that are alternative to what is currently offered in our community. Our operations are motivated by the following guiding principles: We provide an uncensored and uncompromising voice to those in our community who are often considered to exist beyond the fringes of social propriety, sexual norms and gendered expectations.
E: marketing@lethbridgejazzblues.com
The Lethbridge Jazz Society exists to promote and organize quality jazz and blues performances and educational opportunities for Lethbridge and region.
Community based organization providing events for the acceptance and inclusion of our diverse community. We recognize and celebrate the history, the courage and the future of all Alberta’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two-Spirited, Queer, Questioning, Inter-sexed and Allied (LGBTTQQIA+) individuals and communities. We encourage the expression of culture, art and pride throughout all events. Events range from dances, drag performances, and film screenings to a city centre based festival with music and art.
E: elizabeth.hegerat@lethlib.ca
The Lethbridge Public Library connects you to ideas at their two community gathering places, the Main Branch in the heart of downtown and The Crossings Branch in West Lethbridge Centre, as well as our Bookmobile or log on to our 24/7 accessible virtual library. Offering print and eResources, speakers, forums, concerts, symposiums, art exhibits, film festivals, The Word on the Street festival, craft programming, handmade fairs showcasing local artisans and craftspeople, as well as public use computers and free Wi-Fi.
E: kate.connolly@alumni.uleth.ca
Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society was formed in 2012. High-quality Shakespeare in the Park performances are produced each summer in Galt Gardens with a cast and crew drawn from the University and the local community. No tickets required; plays are free and suitable for all ages. Donations are welcomed and a collection is taken at the end of each performance.
Lethbridge and area’s summer classical music festival. The festival showcases professional and up and coming local, Canadian and international musicians in an intimate and accessible concert setting.
E: info@lethmsf.org, generalmanager@lethmsf.org
To encourage artistic growth through amateur performance in the community and to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for music and speech arts. Hosts the Festival yearly in the spring,
