Latest news, from an email from CADA, April 2:
Request for Expression of Interest for the Old Science Centre / Planetarium at 701 11 St. SW
On April 02, 2013, The City of Calgary issued a Request for Expression of Interest (R/EOI) seeking submissions from non-profit organizations capable of planning, designing, developing, and operating an Arts, Culture, and/or Heritage Centre in the City-owned building at 701 11th Street SW. Through the R/EOI, The City is canvassing non-profit private sector organizations for ideas and interest in the facility.
Information, including all documentation pertaining to the R/EOI, is available through The City’s website at
http://www.calgary.ca/CA/fs/Pages/Bid-a ... ities.aspx (item 13-011). Direct inquiries can also be made to The City of Calgary by contacting Katie Chung at 403.268.2286 or
katie.chung@calgary.ca. The deadline for submissions to the R/EOI is June 04, 2013.
Calgary Arts Development is available upon request to assist any interested party or group in developing a submission as an expression of interest in The City’s R/EOI. Calgary Arts Development assistance includes meetings regarding concept development and seminars on overall project budget planning to optimize an organization’s submission. All services will be provided at no charge. Any Calgary Arts Development services to an interested party are provided wholly by Calgary Arts Development and independent from The City of Calgary. Should your non-profit organization wish Calgary Arts Development assistance in preparing a submission for The City’s R/EOI, please contact Joni Carroll at
joni.carroll@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or 403.264.5330 (ext 108).