Raison d’être

AMAAS exists to promote, support, educate and advocate for Alberta media
arts. We advance the image and reputation of the Alberta media arts scene as
exciting, leading edge and excellent. By generating awareness of and support
for media arts, we build a sustainable future for the sector.


Download AMAAS promotional onesheet 2015

AMAAS works to be known by its members and the arts community in general as:

  • An advocate for the importance of media arts in the arts and culture mix
  • Builders and nurturers of the media arts community in Alberta
  • A respected and recognized authority on media arts in Alberta
  • A progressive organization with its finger on the pulse of ongoing trends and
    advancements in media arts

Media Arts Defined: Independent artist initiated and controlled use of film, video,
new media, audio art and related media.

The Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) is governed by a volunteer
Board of Directors. The Board is composed of representatives from AMAAS
member organizations, as well as independent media artists.

AMAAS has two part-time staff: Calgary-based Executive Director, Sharon Stevens
and Edmonton-based Prairie Tales Tour Assistant, Joseph Hartfeil.

Sharon Stevens
AMAAS Office in Community Wise Resource Centre
#212, 223 12 Ave SW
Calgary AB
T2R 0G9
587.832.2627
admin(AT)amaas.ca

Prairie Tales Tour Assistant, Joe Hartfeil
8712 109 St. NW
Edmonton, AB
T6G 1E9
780.425.9212
prairietales16(AT)gmail.com

 

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