More than a century ago, the Famous Five challenged the status quo by first convening with like minded women through Pink Teas. Today, we continue in that spirit with Pink After 5, creating space to hear from women who are shaping their fields and contributing to change in their communities today.
This fall, the Famous 5 Foundation is hosting four evenings that bring together leading voices and a small audience for thoughtful conversation and shared ideas.
Each evening is centred on a featured speaker and their work, with formats that may include talks, moderated discussion, and audience Q&A. After the formal program, guests are invited to stay, connect, and continue the conversation.
Be curious. Ask questions. Leave Inspired.
4:30–5:00 p.m. | Arrive & Connect
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, grab a drink, and meet fellow guests.
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Featured Speaker
Join Patti Pon for Public Art, the Famous Five and Their Legacy, followed by an opportunity for questions and conversation.
6:00–6:30 p.m. | Continue the Conversation
Stay for networking and keep talking about the ideas that stayed with you.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Patti Pon
Public Art, the Famous Five and Their Legacy
How does the way we commemorate the past influence the way we understand it today?
Patti will explore public art through the story and legacy of the Famous Five, looking at how monuments, stories, and public spaces shape collective memory. The conversation will consider how our understanding of historical figures and their contributions can evolve over time, and what it means to engage with both their accomplishments and the fuller context of their legacies.
At Pink After 5, Patti invites guests to think differently about the spaces and stories around them and to consider how public art can create opportunities for reflection, dialogue, representation, and a deeper understanding of the communities we share.
About Patti Pon:
Patti Pon is a passionate and visionary community and arts champion who believes deeply in the power of creativity and innovation to strengthen cities and communities.
Widely respected for her collaborative leadership and exceptional community engagement, she has held senior leadership roles across Alberta’s arts sector and has served as President & CEO of Calgary Arts Development since 2013, leading the organization through the tripling of its budget in 2019.
In 2021, Patti was honoured with the Blackfoot name Miss’tommohtsaamiaakii (Two Standing Headdress Woman) and became the first person of colour elected to the Calgary Stampede Board. Her extensive community service includes leadership roles with the Agora Foundation, Calgary Foundation, Asian Heritage Foundation, imagineCalgary, CKUA Radio Network, and Calgary’s 2026 Olympic and Paralympic bid exploration initiative.
Patti has received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum and Diamond Jubilee Medals and the Harry and Martha Cohen Award for her contributions to Calgary’s theatre community.
In 2025, she was appointed to the boards of the National Theatre School and Inspirit Foundation, served as the inaugural Policy Fellow at OCAD University’s Cultural Policy Hub, and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Mount Royal University in recognition of her community service and contributions to the arts.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: AspiHer, Calgary
Tickets: $40 per person
Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.