Art that brings

people together.

Artist-led experiences for events that invite curiosity, spark conversation, and give people something to create together.

Alkali Arts brings the sculptural work of Calgary artist Michelle Atkinson into conferences, corporate gatherings, and celebrations.

Our signature experience, In Formation, turns colourful abstract shapes into an opportunity to play, connect, and see things differently.

What could take shape at your event?

A sculpture built by your guests. A tabletop experience that reveals different perspectives. An artistic focal point that sets the scene.

In Formation offers three ways to bring art into your event, using reusable components that create new possibilities with every gathering.

A little permission to play.

You don’t have to call yourself creative to take part.

Michelle creates welcoming opportunities for people to experiment, follow their curiosity, and discover what happens when they contribute an idea. Pair In Formation with a talk to explore the connections between perception, interpretation, and creative thinking.

What could it become?

The outcome depends on the idea.

Original commissions, corporate art, installations and creative work that connects people to place.

Interactive installations and event activations designed around participation, curiosity and connection.

Custom gifting, awards and meaningful physical expressions of a brand, story or milestone.

Creative exploration of reclaimed materials, waste streams and circular opportunities.

The Art Bar at KOAC

At KOAC’s annual SURFACE AND SOW fundraiser, a limited-edition pencil case became both a creative experience and a way to support future artists. Guests selected one of two original designs, watched it heat-pressed live and filled their case from an abundant art-supply bar—raising approximately $1,800 for KOAC’s artist residency program in three hours. The Need [...]

Aurora – Under the sky, we are one.

Created for the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Aurora transforms the shared experience of looking upward into a permanent public artwork of light, sound and sculptural form. Developed collaboratively at architectural scale, the installation turns atmospheric phenomena into an immersive encounter with place, perception and environment.

Contemporary Calgary — Art You Can Take With You

Contemporary Calgary wanted to create a participatory experience that connected a local artist with the public during Free First Thursday. Alkali translated the gallery’s values into a series of wearable artworks, inviting visitors to choose a design and watch it heat-pressed live onto a tote they could take home.

Give people something to remember.

Planning a conference, reception, or celebration? Let’s explore how art can become part of the experience.

Calgary-based. Travel available by arrangement.