Calgary Animated Objects Society (CAOS) is dedicated to creative expression through the arts of mask, puppetry, and object animation, inspiring people of all backgrounds to discover and articulate their stories since 2003.

By amplifying voices through acts of radical creativity, CAOS exists to connect people and communities to each other and our world.

CAOS evolves and advances the art of mask, puppetry, and animated objects by teaching and providing educational activities, creating and presenting live performances, and creating multi-disciplinary art works and films. We present in schools, senior homes, at festivals, and events around Calgary and area.

CAOS’s programs rely on the valuable contributions of volunteers, donors and supporters.  Your contribution helps CAOS to:

Educate:

Deliver animation and mask making residencies in schools.

Deliver shows and workshops in senior homes.

Mentor and employ emerging artists.

Produce the Blackfoot Language Animation Project.

Produce MyCLB.ca website.

Create original art works:

POOS, short film by Celestine Twigg, touring the international festival circuit.

MONSTR, short film by Tank Standing Buffalo. Streaming on Crave TV.

Johnny Crow, short film by Xstine Cook and Jesse Gouchey. Streaming on CBC Gem.

Spirit of the Bluebird, short film by Xstine Cook and Jesse Gouchey. Available on CBC and used as part of the Open University’s Introduction to Criminology course curriculum.

Hop Along Hang On, short film by Cobra Collins, screened at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

And many others.

Innovate:

Development of Grey Guardians, an in-person interactive workshop for seniors.

Creation of Slamalicious, an online live puppetry performance series.

Creation of Disinformation Warriors, an online interactive course about digital literacy and critical thinking.

Creation of Lilly in the Lab, an augmented reality app.

Creation of Spirit of White Buffalo, a giant kinetic sculpture.

Support Post-secondary learners:

Gloria Black Plume Bird Memorial Scholarship

CAOS-Dell’Arte Scholarship

Connect:

CAOS produces the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret, an annual live performing event that supports the development of emerging artists. The Dolly Wiggler Cabaret gives a platform for artists of all ages, abilities and skill levels to create, experiment, and try out new work in front of an enthusiastic public.

Thank you for your interest in our programs.