La Connexional New Year Gala & Creative Citizen Awards at Art Gallery of AB

La Connexional & ACPA Foundation presents the End of Year Gala and Creative Citizen Awards at The Art Gallery of Alberta. Come celebrate!

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

1. Tickets WILL NOT BE sold at the door. You must buy your tickets online or via e-transfer at laconnexional@gmail.com
2. Your ticket(s) include(s) entry to the Gala & CC Awards at the AGA, A complimentary 360 Photobooh by Xperienc360, Hors d'oeuvres (exquisite à la carte bite-size appetizers) during the experience, live music, performances, an after-party and more!
3. To nominate a creative, head to bitly.laconnexional.com/voteNomination period ends on Thursday, December 1st, 2022. Hurry!!!
4. All the food for the gala is prepared à la carte, meaning that dishes are prepared immediately before they are served to you. The hors d'oeuvres for the Gala will also include gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options! Our goal is to ensure that our guests receive first class customer service and an incomparable culinary experience.

On Thursday, December 29th, 2022; La Connexional, in collaboration with the ACPA (African Canadian Performing Arts) Foundation, will be hosting, for the first time, its Annual Gala Night and Creative Citizen Awards (CCA) from 630 pm till 1130 pm at the prestigious Art Gallery of Alberta.

The CC Awards primarily aims to recognize the (creative) talents and contributions of people of African, Black, Caribbean and Latin (ABCL) descent from Alberta To The World. The CCA will focus on recognizing the youth and changemakers within Alberta's creative communities.

We encourage the nominations of creatives who identify within ABCL and BIPOC communities. Equitable representation is at the core of what we do within La Connexional, and these awards will be given to those that demonstrate awareness and amplification of our communities. 🤎

Join us for a bespoke evening where you will get to enjoy food, socialize, dance and escape the cold while celebrating and rejoice in the beginning of 2023 🥳.

Ultimately, the Creative Citizen Awards and New Year Gala aims to:

• Recognize the amazing Albertan-based talents that continue to enrich the cultural richness and diversity of our province.
• Bring together creatives, community builders, actors, doers and enthusiasts all in one place to connect and network with the intention of creating long-lasting relationships and future collaborations.
• Stimulating, co-creating and facilitating partnerships between Albertan-based creatives and organizations.
• Increasing a sense of solidarity and connectedness between all diversities and communities in Edmonton.

Dress code: Cultural Attires, Gala, Formal

END OF YEAR GALA + CREATIVE CITIZEN AWARDS AGENDA (Subject to slight changes):

• 630 to 730 pm: Guests arrive
• 730 - 8 pm: Opening remarks by La Connexional
• 8 pm - 830 pm: Hors d'oeuvres (exquisite à la carte bite-size appetizers) starts + Background Live Music by David Jay
• 830 pm - 9 pm: Hors d'oeuvres + Awards and recognitions
• 9 pm - 930 pm: Hors d'oeuvres ends + Background Live Music by David Jay + Socializing
• 930 pm - 1130 pm: BANGERZ x Prime XIII Sound (DJs) + Socializing + Dancing + Goodbyes
• 12 am - 2 am: After-Party at Suya Hause Lounge10018 106 St NW (6 mins drive/Uber from the Art Gallery of Alberta | 10 mins ride via YEG LRT)

'To Building Vibrant Communities

La Connexional