What cSPACE does

cSPACE Marda Loop is a Calgary-based nonprofit arts incubator, coworking facility, and event venue that operates from a single reimagined historic sandstone school building at 1721 29th Avenue SW in the Marda Loop neighborhood. The organization was founded in 2011 and operates under the cSPACE Projects umbrella as a community-driven creative hub. Its core offering combines artist studios, coworking space, venue rentals (Studio Theatre, meeting and event rooms, outdoor areas, and a wedding/celebration venue), a free public Hallway Gallery, and a seasonal outdoor Farmers & Makers Market with an Artist Alley program subsidized at $50/day for emerging artists. Programming includes gallery exhibitions, Sandbox Sessions, film screenings, performances, and IDEA (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible) initiatives.

The business model is multi-stream and event-driven: cSPACE generates revenue from one-time venue rental bookings, recurring coworking/studio subscriptions, market vendor transaction fees, and donations/grants accepted via CanadaHelps. Customer segments are primarily local Calgary artists and creative professionals, small creative businesses and entrepreneurs seeking coworking, and event organizers (including weddings and community groups). Distribution is direct and local — bookings via the website and in-person inquiries, supported by an active Instagram presence (@cspace.mardaloop, 1,647 followers) and an email newsletter. Partnerships with Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society, AccessArts, Prospect Arts Services, Alexandra Writers Centre Society, MDGYYC, and the Farmers & Makers Market underpin the programming ecosystem.

Operationally, cSPACE is a small private nonprofit (1-10 employees) led by President and CEO Deeter Schurig. There is no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor ownership; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity are recorded. The organization has operated continuously since 2011 (copyright span 2011-2026), indicating a stable, community-anchored operating model rather than a venture-scale growth business.

Name

cSPACE

Legal name

cSPACE Marda Loop

Website

https://cspacekingedward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

cSPACE is a Calgary-based nonprofit arts incubator and coworking hub, founded in 2011, that provides artist studios, coworking, venue rentals, a public gallery, and a seasonal market to local artists, creative professionals, and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Co-working and Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Entertainment Venue Property Management (BPAJAGAO), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Creative workspace rentals
• Event venue rental
• Arts incubator services
• Artist studio rentals
• Community arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rentals: cSPACE generates revenue through renting out its venue spaces including the Studio Theatre, Meeting + Event Spaces, Gallery + Exhibition spaces, Outdoor + Events areas, and Wedding + Celebration venues. Spaces are booked through an online booking system.
2. Coworking and Studio Space Rental: Monthly or term-based rental of workspace for artists, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs. Applications for coworking and dedicated space are processed through the organization's website.
3. Community Programming and Events: Revenue from community events, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and Farmers & Makers Market operations including Artist Alley vendor fees of $50/day.
4. Donations and Grants: cSPACE accepts donations through CanadaHelps and operates as a community-focused arts organization that may receive grants and charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

cSPACE operates a single-location creative hub in Calgary's Marda Loop, housed in a reimagined historic sandstone school building. It rents coworking desks, dedicated artist studios, and event venue spaces (Studio Theatre, meeting rooms, hallway gallery, outdoor areas, and weddings/celebration venues) to local artists, creative entrepreneurs, community groups, and event hosts, while curating free public exhibitions, seasonal Farmers & Makers Market programming with an Artist Alley, and ongoing arts incubator events such as Sandbox Sessions and Faces Forward. Revenue is generated through space rentals, vendor fees, sponsorships, and donations via CanadaHelps.

Product overview

cSPACE Marda Loop operates as a single-location arts incubator, creative hub, and coworking and event venue in Calgary. The offering is not a platform-plus-modules architecture; rather, it is a unified physical-space business that combines multiple service lines at one location. The core portfolio includes: (1) coworking and artist studio spaces providing flexible work environments for creative professionals; (2) venue rental services encompassing the Studio Theatre, meeting rooms, and outdoor areas for events and celebrations; (3) the Hallway Gallery providing free public exhibition space for rotating artist showcases; and (4) The Farmers & Makers Market, a seasonal outdoor market with an Artist Alley component. All services are delivered at the historic sandstone school building at 1721 29th Avenue SW and are tied together through arts incubator programming, community events, and gallery exhibitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• cSPACE Marda Loop Coworking A coworking offering providing flexible workspace for artists, creative professionals, freelancers, and small creative businesses within cSPACE's historic sandstone school building in Calgary Marda Loop. Members apply through the coworking application portal for access to shared and dedicated work areas.
• cSPACE Marda Loop Venue Rental Event and venue rental services spanning the Studio Theatre, Meeting + Event Spaces, Hallway Gallery, Outdoor + Events areas, and Wedding + Celebration venues. Booked by community groups, event organizers, and private hosts via the online booking system or direct contact with the venue.
• Artist Studios Dedicated, leasable studio spaces inside cSPACE Marda Loop for visual artists and creative practitioners to work, create, and collaborate, supporting the arts incubator mission of the organization.
• Hallway Gallery Free public exhibition gallery within cSPACE Marda Loop featuring rotating displays of artwork from local and community artists, open Monday through Saturday with programming curated by partner galleries such as Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society.
• The Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE A weekly outdoor market held seasonally (May–October) at cSPACE Marda Loop's outdoor ArtPark venue, bringing together local farmers, artisans, and makers, and including a sponsored Musician stage and an Artist Alley providing subsidized vendor spaces for emerging and semi-professional artists.
• Arts Incubator Programming Curated arts-incubator programming at cSPACE Marda Loop including Sandbox Sessions, Faces Forward, IDEA commitment initiatives, exhibitions, performances, and community events designed to support creative enterprise and amplify diverse arts and culture.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Working Mother ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Community organization collaborating with cSPACE tenant Prospect Arts Services for gallery exhibitions amplifying underrepresented voices, with final exhibition and Time Capsule Celebration events held in Studio Theatre.
• Artpoint Gallery and Studios SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtpoint Gallery and Studios Society curates and hosts Hallway Gallery exhibitions at cSPACE Marda Loop, including shows like 'A Place of Joy' and other community art exhibitions in the public gallery spaces.
• Prospect Arts ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTenant organization operating Studio C Gallery with art-based programming. Collaborates with community organizations like the Working Mother Experience to amplify underrepresented voices in gallery spaces.
• Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly market operating at cSPACE featuring local farmers, makers, and artists. Includes Artist Alley program providing subsidized vendor rates ($50/day) for emerging artists. Operates seasonal schedule (May-October) with outdoor ArtPark venue.
• AccessArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts organization featured in hallway gallery exhibitions at cSPACE, including 'Explosions of Curiosity' exhibition.
• Sarina HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Musician stage at the Farmers & Makers Market, providing performance opportunities for local musicians.
• Canadian Film DayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational film celebration event partnered with cSPACE for free Canadian film screenings in the Studio Theatre, including 'I Like Movies' screening.
• Alexandra Writers Centre SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnercSPACE tenant organization supporting writer development. Community member Lana Skauge developed her writing practice through involvement with this organization over nearly 10 years at cSPACE.
• MDGYYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnercSPACE tenant organization led by Doug YYC, providing design services and poster layout for community events and member book launches.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calgary Co-op (Local Coworking): Independent Calgary coworking operator providing flexible workspace, meeting rooms, and event space. Direct competitor to cSPACE's coworking and event rental offering, though without the arts-incubator programming overlay.
• Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: Calgary nonprofit performing arts company that operates its own studio-theatre and offers classes, performances, and community programs. Comparable in scale, nonprofit status, and venue-based programming to cSPACE.
• Artscape: Toronto-based nonprofit that repurposes heritage buildings into multi-tenant creative hubs offering affordable artist studios, coworking, and event venues. Closest structural analog to cSPACE in Canada, with similar nonprofit, single-site community model.
• Theatre Junction GRAND: Calgary contemporary performing arts company that operates its own venue and programs performances, workshops, and community events. Comparable in size and mission to cSPACE's Studio Theatre and performance programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Alberta-based, large-scale nonprofit arts institution offering residencies, performances, exhibitions, and venue rentals. Much larger and more institutionally funded, but addresses the same artist/creative-community needs cSPACE serves in Calgary.
• Theatre Calgary: Calgary performing arts presenter operating its own theatre venue. Overlaps with cSPACE's Studio Theatre and performance-programming function, though Theatre Calgary is a larger, single-discipline presenting organization.
• Arts Commons: Calgary's largest performing arts centre, housing multiple resident companies and operating several venues. A much larger incumbent that competes for the same event bookings, performances, and corporate rentals cSPACE targets.

Regional players

• ATB Workshop Market and Events Space: Calgary-based creative coworking and event space operated by ATB Financial. Targets similar creative professionals and small businesses, though backed by a major financial institution rather than operating as a nonprofit.
• Heritage Park Historical Village: Calgary's large historical attraction that operates a heritage site with venue rentals, events, and educational programming. Differs in being outdoor/heritage-focused, but competes for Calgary event rentals and cultural tourism.

Others

• Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA): Municipal arts funding and development body that supports Calgary's arts ecosystem, including grants to organizations like cSPACE. Not a direct competitor but a key funder and ecosystem enabler for arts hubs in the city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cspace.mardaloop
• Xx.com/cspaceprojects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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