The Calgary Gateways Project
The Calgary Gateways Project began
with an ideas competition for Calgary's post-secondary students. In April
2000, three winning submissions were selected and awarded $1000 each for
their unique works of art to be placed at three major entryways into the
city of Calgary. A jury of professional and technical advisors, including
architects, judged all entries. The winning entries were required to have
their own design theme reflecting an aspect of Calgary's image while meeting
specific design criteria.
The Calgary Gateways Project was
launched in September 2000, but the idea originated in 1994, when Calgary
City Council approved the "Improving Calgary's Entranceways" study recognizing
the need to elevate visitors' first impressions of Calgary by improving
the city's entranceways. The Calgary Gateways project follows-through
on that study.
"Each year Calgary welcomes four
an a half million visitors who spend close to $855 million," said Georgine
Ulmer President and CEO, Promoting Calgary Inc. "Visitors form an overall
opinion of a city based on first impressions. Thanks to the creations
of these talented students, Calgary will provide a positive first impression
for visitors, and welcome Calgarians home with style."
On
September 29, 2001, Calgarians won the chance to cast their
handprints by entering a contest testing their knowledge of Calgary. Over
100 Calgarians gathered to make their permanent mark on Calgary's first
gateway. University of Calgary Architectural students Rich Mackett, Keith
Hlewka, John Van Hemert and Kevin Offin designed "Celebrating Calgary's
People". Hurst Construction is building
the structure.
See the photos from
the event below!
The three winning submissions represent 3 different categories. The artwork
will be constructed at different entry points in the city:
| Category |
Winners |
Location |
| Sports and Recreation |
Colby Brygidyr
University of Calgary
|
West Entrance, West
of COP, 16th Ave. NW |
|
Energy
Celebrating Calgary's People
|
A team of 4 from the University of Calgary:
Rich Mackett
Keith Hlewka
John Van Hemert
Kevin Offin
|
North Entrance, Deerfoot Trail North
East Entrance, 16th Ave NE
|
The Sponsors:
Promoting Calgary Inc.
Promoting Calgary Inc. is recognized for its leadership in providing the
overall vision and direction for community economic development in Calgary.
It developed the "Heart of the New West" brand and coordinates the city
funded promotional authorities: Calgary Technologies Inc., Calgary Convention
Centre Authority and Tourism Calgary. For more information visit www.calgary-promote.com
Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology
As a post-secondary technical institution recognized globally for quality
and spirit, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is a leader in
providing learners with the skills they need to succeed. SAIT's reputation
as Canada's premiere technical institution is built on the success of
its community, students, faculty, staff and partners. For more information
visit www.sait.ab.ca
About Calgary 2000
Calgary 2000 is a non-profit organization officially endorsed by Calgary
city council to act as a catalyst in working with the Calgary community
in coordinating and promoting a year-long community base of activities
and legacy projects for the year 2000 and the new millennium. For more
information visit www.intervisual.com/calgary2000
For more information please
contact:
Nancy Toombs
Promoting Calgary Inc.
Ph: 221-7831
e-mail:
Wendy Dasilveira
SAIT
Ph: 284-8987
e-mail:
Carol Ryder
Calgary 2000
Ph: 268-2000
e-mail:
To read the April 9, 2001 Press Release
Click Here.
Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology
"The SAIT Information and Communications Technologies Department is proud
to have facilitated the student involvement for this unique project,"
said Irene Lewis President of SAIT. "These winners now have a venue which
showcases their talents and expertise to visitors from around the world;
they have also earned the honour of their creations becoming permanent
Calgary landmarks."
Calgary 2000
"Calgary 2000 is thrilled this project has come
to fruition." said Carol Ryder, Executive Director, Calgary 2000. "By
marking the city's boundaries at the beginning of the new millennium,
the workmanship of these Calgary students is now a legacy for all Calgarians."
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