June 4 - 7, 2025 | The Pumphouse Theatre
About the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists
IGNITE! is a multi-disciplinary, 4-day festival of emerging art and artists. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful! With 100 artists programmed each year, IGNITE! is a fantastic development, networking, and presentation opportunity for Calgary’s artists.
IGNITE! is a festival dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and presenting early-career artists of all disciplines. IGNITE! allows artists to embrace risks in a supportive environment while providing resources, a bridge to the professional arts community, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration and community building with their peers.
Submit an application today
For nearly 20 years, the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists has put a focus on helping develop Calgary’s rising talent by presenting their work to the public and connecting them to a network of established industry professionals.
Join the IGNITE! community today with your project or artist application form.
Support IGNITE!
Supporting Sage Theatre’s IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists through sponsorship, donation, or volunteering is an invaluable investment in nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. Together, these forms of support empower emerging artists.
Sponsorship
By contributing to this vibrant platform, sponsors not only foster creativity and innovation but also play a pivotal role in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the arts community.
Custom opportunities are available for monetary and in-kind sponsorships.
Donate
Making a donation provides crucial financial support, enabling the festival to thrive and provide opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their work.
As a charitable organization, Sage Theatre provides tax receipts for eligible donations.
Volunteer
Lend us your time and skills, enriching the festival experience for participants and audiences alike.
We have a variety of positions available. Whether you would like to support the festival planning or have a role during the festival – we have a role for you!
