Due to severe flooding in July, Barnett House will remain closed until early 2027.
The ATA Library is still open and providing resources to members.
Staff are working from home and continue to serve members online and by phone.
The Southern Alberta Regional Office (SARO) in Calgary is unaffected and conducts business per usual.
Arts Elevated Conference
Elevate your craft. Elevate the arts. Elevate the next generation.
Arts Elevated 2026, presented by the ATA Fine Arts Council, is Alberta’s premier professional learning conference for creative educators. Join arts educators from across the province for two inspiring days of hands-on workshops, engaging keynote presentations, practical classroom strategies, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Designed for teachers of music, drama, dance, visual arts and interdisciplinary arts programs, Arts Elevated offers innovative ideas, creative resources, and collaborative learning experiences that empower educators and enrich student learning. Sessions are led by acclaimed artists, experienced educators and leading arts organizations, providing practical tools you can immediately bring back to your classroom.
Whether you are a new teacher seeking inspiration or an experienced educator looking to deepen your practice, Arts Elevated 2026 celebrates the transformative power of arts education while fostering a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to elevating the arts in Alberta schools.
Registration opened April 15, 2026
For more information and registration, visit www.fineartsata.ca/fallconference
For questions and inquiries, contact the Conference Director at victoria.reid@fineartsata.ca