History of the Awards

By Ciza Zoya Recently, a friend mentioned she wanted to introduce me to her sister, who was interested in pursuing a career in the arts. She explained that I was one of the few people in her circle who was working in the arts and building a career in the sector. It was a passing comment, but it stayed with me. Growing up in Kerala, India, I was taught that the arts weren't necessarily a practical career choice. Art was something you could enjoy, appreciate, or pursue as a hob

by Simon Mallett, Executive Director of Rozsa Foundation Highlights from the conference: The IAG business school at PUC-Rio,site of the conference, Simon presenting on the Rozsa Foundation's work and the opening plenary with greetings from local politicians and dignitaries. In June of 2024, I attended the International Conference for Arts & Cultural Management for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal and shared some takeaways. Though I admittedly went without much of a fixed

by Sue Elliott, General Manager & CEO, Calgary Opera The balancing acts that arts leaders need to navigate on a daily, weekly, and seemingly perpetual basis these days can make it challenging to maintain perspective, adaptability, and resilience. The list of big leadership questions we contemplate can feel endless…Do or dream? Expand or focus? Change or double-down? Now or later? Why? Why not? And perhaps my all-time favourite question, “What if we could…?” Enter the Rozsa F

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: • Arti