Engaging in contemporary art and ideas. Mission: Situated in the heart of downtown Calgary, UAS supports emerging art through public exhibitions, workshops and educational programming, the provision of production resources, and opportunities for discourse. UAS exhibitions showcase early emerging artists as an important aspect of critical engagement in provincial contemporary art. Values: UAS is dedicated to transparency in what it does and achieves, as well as full accountability for all activities and decision-making. UAS also stands for the openness and accessibility of opportunities, for both the public and the arts community. These values exist in support of building audiences, communities and engagement with contemporary art, while also providing resources and exposure to emerging artists.