March 12, 2024 Creative Sector Impact A 2023 report produced by The Conference Board of Canada measuring the value of Calgary’s creative sector finds it is essential. Read the latest update. March 12, 2024 In-person Workshop The next Public Art 101 series is on March 27, 2024. For artists, community groups and commissioning bodies, it will provide an outline of steps for building a successful public art project. February 21, 2024 Nominations Open Nominations for the 2024 – 2026 Calgary Poet Laureate are open. This artistic ambassador creates literary works that capture the essence of our city and its citizens. March 12, 2024 Open Spaces: February 2024 Abstract shapes and everyday materials come together to represent Calgary in new exhibitions at the Open Spaces window galleries. See them at the Centre Street LRT platform. March 7, 2024 Brad Krizan In partnership with Creative Spaces Community of Practice, the third in a series of speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary is on Monday, March 18, 2024. March 6, 2024 Project Grant Program We are hosting an online information session for the 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives. This session is open to any artist interested in applying. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Free March 13, 2024 - March 19, 2024 Free This Week From the opening of a new exhibition space at Contemporary Calgary, to a special screening of John Ware Reclaimed, to a plant-astic book launch at Shelf Life Books, don’t miss the what Calgary’s arts community has to offer for free this week! Visual Art March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 March Exhibitions Make the most of March by exploring an array of visual art exhibitions in Calgary. This month’s roundup will get you up to speed on new exhibitions and what to check out before it’s gone! Free March 6, 2024 - March 12, 2024 Free This Week Dive into one of the many free arts events this week including a unique look into Alberta’s history at The GRAND, puppet-making at Sparrow Artspace, the opening of Particle + Wave Media Arts Festival and more! Free February 28, 2024 - March 5, 2024 Free This Week Here’s a week’s worth of free events to check out as we celebrate the leap year and roll into the month of March. There’s a Scotland- inspired concert, a screening of the Hungarian film Gentle, workshops for all ages and more in store! Music February 21, 2024 - February 27, 2024 Free This Week If you’re looking for free arts experiences around town, this week’s offerings include artist talks, workshops, exhibition tours, live music and more. Your calendar will be packed — make sure to get out there! Free February 14, 2024 - February 20, 2024 Free This Week Show a little love to the arts community this week by checking out some free and fabulous programming taking place across Calgary, including more festival offerings from Chinook Blast and Exposure Photography Festival! Free February 7, 2024 - February 13, 2024 Free This Week There is tons to see and do this week without spending a dime as Chinook Blast festivities continue to liven up the city. Check out a variety of programming as part of Black History Month, Exposure Photography Festival and more! Visual Art February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024 February Exhibitions Fill up your February with any number of art exhibitions taking place in Calgary this month. Our February visual arts roundup will guide you through what’s opening and what you may have missed! Free January 31, 2024 - February 6, 2024 Free this Week There’s plenty to see and do this week for free! Chinook Blast rolls out with events including an Indigenous Market, live music and lighting displays, while elsewhere you can take in Lunar New Year celebrations, film, art workshops and more. Get planning! Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector August 9, 2023 Arts and Culture Spaces This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as well as how it relates to key resources like transportation, and how land use is defined across Calgary. June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development. New Resource Phase Two Research Outcomes April 13, 2023 Building Experiences in the New Economy Winter 2023 research outcomes are now available from Stone-Olafson’s ongoing study of how audiences are engaging with live experiences. Announcements March 18, 2024 Nominations open for Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards in recognition of artists, arts organizations, arts administrators and volunteers. The deadline is April 22, 2024. March 15, 2024 We’re Hiring: Public Art Director Calgary Arts Development is hiring a Public Art Director to provide creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming and community engagement practices of the public art program. March 12, 2024 Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Research The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted research firm Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth research on the current engagement of arts audiences in the province following the pandemic. March 12, 2024 Report finds Calgary’s creative sector is essential A Conference Board of Canada update on the economic impact of Calgary’s creative industries finds they improve quality of life, support the retention of workers, attract business investment and contribute to economic vitality. March 11, 2024 Public Art 101: The Process from A-Z Public Art 101 is a series of professional development workshops for artists and members of community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn what it takes to create a successful public art project. March 4, 2024 Creative Spaces Speaker Series: Brad Krizan The third in a series of free speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary. This session, led by Brad Krizan, covers commercial real estate leases and legalities. Take part on March 18, 2024. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project March 10, 2024 Eric Moschopedis Interdisciplinary artist Eric Moschopedis is known for challenging assumptions — and bylaws — through art. As one-half of the duo Eric & Mia, his ultimate goal is to empower folks to ask questions about who they are as citizens in their communities. Web Series March 5, 2024 Episode 49: Festival of Animated Objects Pt. 1 Meet a few of the talented artists involved in the production and the performances of this year’s Festival of Animated Objects. We learn about their introduction into puppetry, the stories behind their performances and a taste of what we can expect at this year’s Dolly Wiggler Cabaret. The Storytelling Project February 27, 2024 Kathryn Pearce A longtime champion of the arts in the city, visual artist Kathryn Pearce’s interest in making meaningful spaces that people want to be in is apparent in her work with public art, placemaking and community building. Web Series February 20, 2024 Episode 48: Unganisha and an artist on skates This week you are invited to explore, connect and dance with Woezo Africa’s film screening of Unganisha, and to meet a local figure skater competing at the upcoming Special Olympic Canada Winter Games with other artistic skills. Creative Connected Calgary February 13, 2024 Telling Our Stories The surge of creativity and entrepreneurship by Indigenous designers is happening alongside the truth and reconciliation journey of many Canadian institutions and individuals. The Storytelling Project February 13, 2024 Bethel Afework Executive director and co-founder of The Alcove Centre for the Arts, Bethel Afework has helped create a community recreational space where people can spend time, learn something, perform or take in a performance themselves. Web Series February 5, 2024 Episode 47: Chinook Blast Part 2 Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of Chinook Blast! Big Art’s Paul Magnusson says what he’s looking forward to, Jeff Hessel of Tourism Calgary shares the inspiration behind the festival, and Shannon Reinholdt of aGoGo reveals how she keeps warm. The Storytelling Project January 29, 2024 Mario Obeid & Zaria Rajha Duo with rich background in dance and a desire to capture of essence of the diverse human experience embarks on a journey to merge their artistic passion with the demands of life as newcomers. Web Series January 23, 2024 Episode 46: Chinook Blast Part 1 Explode into winter with Chinook Blast and a few of the fabulous artists that help make the winter festival a memorable event—JiaJia Li’s instrumental band Ginger Beef, Paul Magnuson’s Big Art, Tracy Marie of aGoGo and local musician Chris Maric hosts One Big Jam. The Storytelling Project January 16, 2024 Ishita Singla Local dancer and choreographer Ishita Singla creates opportunities within her community in an attempt to break down barriers and showcase the talented performers within it. Creative Connected Calgary January 9, 2024 Amplifying Calgary’s Arts Scene For every public art piece, theatre show or film production, a lot goes on behind the scenes. All of this work injects capital into Calgary and Alberta’s creative economy. Photo of the Month December 18, 2023 #yycLCL Photo of the Month Sonny Tomic grew up in an old, picturesque city in Croatia where he discovered that historic architecture, visual arts, music and poetry intersect in his mind in a very creative way. The Storytelling Project December 12, 2023 Priscille Bukasa An early love of poetry inspired Priscille Bukasa to become a writer and a spoken word artist. Bukasa now inspires others in the community as a Cultural Instigator championing Art for Social Change. The Storytelling Project December 5, 2023 Tedra Rogers Tedra Rogers talks about the unexpected bump on her creative path that took her from dancing to acting, her first big role in a made-in-Calgary film, and the new directions she is heading as a writer and producer. The Storytelling Project November 28, 2023 Reflecting on a year of Indigenous storytelling Indigenous Stories podcast hosts Sable Sweetgrass and Cherie McMaster look back at 2023 and share some thoughts and feelings about the inspiring artists they’ve talked to who are having a positive impact in the arts community. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Mar 19 Open Visual artist Kathryn Pearce`s (@kathrynepearceart) interest in making meaningful spaces that people want to be in is apparent in her work as the executive director of Maude Collective and a project manager with the City of Calgary Main Streets program.Tune into our Storytelling Podcast to hear more from Pearce about bringing people together through art and placemaking (link in bio).#yycArts #yycLCL ... 13 1 View Mar 18 Open Closeout sessions with lov3stia ... 17 2 View Mar 18 Open Hey Neighbours! Some wonderful stories and postcards are rolling in. Thank you so much for your thoughts and comments. Don’t forget to contribute your stories for the temporary Ramsay-Inglewood Underpass Mural. You can fill out a physical postcard and mail it to us, fill out our Google form (link in bio) or send us an email to DarkDingyUnderpass@gmail.com incandescentcloud monicaila ramsaycommunityassociation Deadline to submit your stories and thoughts is March 31, 2024. Check out the Ramsay Community Association page for more information. #yyc #yyclcl #ramsay #inglewood #ramsayinglewood #inglewoodramsay #inglesay #ramlewood #ramsayinglewoodmural #underpass #darkdingyunderpass #communitymural #publicartyyc #postcards #communityengagement #mailus ... 19 1 View Mar 18 Open Rooster wake up call on #mugshotmonday 🐔☕️ Courtesy of participating artist Erin Freed freed.erin 😃 Meet Erin on April 20th at our Annual Spring Art Show & Sale 🌷 April 20 & 21 with different artists 🎭 each day.📍 BRCA Hall 917 Centre Ave NE #inbridgeland #yycpottery #handmadeyyc #yycart #yycartist #calgaryart #yycarts #yyclcl #yycartshow #yyclocal #yycartscene #calgaryarts #calgaryartist #yycdesign #yyccoffee #albertaart #albertaartist #abceramics #albertapottery #bridgelandyyc #yychomes #beaconoriginalart #yycinteriors #yycartsandculture ... 24 2 View Mar 17 Open We’re excited to be back on stage at the Ironwood March 26th! Fun night of random artists. #musicmileyyc #inglewoodyyc #yycartscene #yyclcl #yycmusicscene #yycdj #yyctourism #calgaryalberta #calgaryartists #calgaryculture ... 2 0 View Mar 17 Open Always the crocus. #yyc #yycGarden #yycArts #yycLCL #CaptureCalgary #SnowCrocus ... 7 0 Load More
March 12, 2024 Creative Sector Impact A 2023 report produced by The Conference Board of Canada measuring the value of Calgary’s creative sector finds it is essential. Read the latest update.
March 12, 2024 In-person Workshop The next Public Art 101 series is on March 27, 2024. For artists, community groups and commissioning bodies, it will provide an outline of steps for building a successful public art project.
February 21, 2024 Nominations Open Nominations for the 2024 – 2026 Calgary Poet Laureate are open. This artistic ambassador creates literary works that capture the essence of our city and its citizens.
March 12, 2024 Open Spaces: February 2024 Abstract shapes and everyday materials come together to represent Calgary in new exhibitions at the Open Spaces window galleries. See them at the Centre Street LRT platform.
March 7, 2024 Brad Krizan In partnership with Creative Spaces Community of Practice, the third in a series of speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary is on Monday, March 18, 2024.
March 6, 2024 Project Grant Program We are hosting an online information session for the 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives. This session is open to any artist interested in applying.
Free March 13, 2024 - March 19, 2024 Free This Week From the opening of a new exhibition space at Contemporary Calgary, to a special screening of John Ware Reclaimed, to a plant-astic book launch at Shelf Life Books, don’t miss the what Calgary’s arts community has to offer for free this week!
Visual Art March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 March Exhibitions Make the most of March by exploring an array of visual art exhibitions in Calgary. This month’s roundup will get you up to speed on new exhibitions and what to check out before it’s gone!
Free March 6, 2024 - March 12, 2024 Free This Week Dive into one of the many free arts events this week including a unique look into Alberta’s history at The GRAND, puppet-making at Sparrow Artspace, the opening of Particle + Wave Media Arts Festival and more!
Free February 28, 2024 - March 5, 2024 Free This Week Here’s a week’s worth of free events to check out as we celebrate the leap year and roll into the month of March. There’s a Scotland- inspired concert, a screening of the Hungarian film Gentle, workshops for all ages and more in store!
Music February 21, 2024 - February 27, 2024 Free This Week If you’re looking for free arts experiences around town, this week’s offerings include artist talks, workshops, exhibition tours, live music and more. Your calendar will be packed — make sure to get out there!
Free February 14, 2024 - February 20, 2024 Free This Week Show a little love to the arts community this week by checking out some free and fabulous programming taking place across Calgary, including more festival offerings from Chinook Blast and Exposure Photography Festival!
Free February 7, 2024 - February 13, 2024 Free This Week There is tons to see and do this week without spending a dime as Chinook Blast festivities continue to liven up the city. Check out a variety of programming as part of Black History Month, Exposure Photography Festival and more!
Visual Art February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024 February Exhibitions Fill up your February with any number of art exhibitions taking place in Calgary this month. Our February visual arts roundup will guide you through what’s opening and what you may have missed!
Free January 31, 2024 - February 6, 2024 Free this Week There’s plenty to see and do this week for free! Chinook Blast rolls out with events including an Indigenous Market, live music and lighting displays, while elsewhere you can take in Lunar New Year celebrations, film, art workshops and more. Get planning!
August 9, 2023 Arts and Culture Spaces This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as well as how it relates to key resources like transportation, and how land use is defined across Calgary.
June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development.
April 13, 2023 Building Experiences in the New Economy Winter 2023 research outcomes are now available from Stone-Olafson’s ongoing study of how audiences are engaging with live experiences.
March 18, 2024 Nominations open for Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards in recognition of artists, arts organizations, arts administrators and volunteers. The deadline is April 22, 2024.
March 15, 2024 We’re Hiring: Public Art Director Calgary Arts Development is hiring a Public Art Director to provide creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming and community engagement practices of the public art program.
March 12, 2024 Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Research The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted research firm Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth research on the current engagement of arts audiences in the province following the pandemic.
March 12, 2024 Report finds Calgary’s creative sector is essential A Conference Board of Canada update on the economic impact of Calgary’s creative industries finds they improve quality of life, support the retention of workers, attract business investment and contribute to economic vitality.
March 11, 2024 Public Art 101: The Process from A-Z Public Art 101 is a series of professional development workshops for artists and members of community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn what it takes to create a successful public art project.
March 4, 2024 Creative Spaces Speaker Series: Brad Krizan The third in a series of free speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary. This session, led by Brad Krizan, covers commercial real estate leases and legalities. Take part on March 18, 2024.
The Storytelling Project March 10, 2024 Eric Moschopedis Interdisciplinary artist Eric Moschopedis is known for challenging assumptions — and bylaws — through art. As one-half of the duo Eric & Mia, his ultimate goal is to empower folks to ask questions about who they are as citizens in their communities.
Web Series March 5, 2024 Episode 49: Festival of Animated Objects Pt. 1 Meet a few of the talented artists involved in the production and the performances of this year’s Festival of Animated Objects. We learn about their introduction into puppetry, the stories behind their performances and a taste of what we can expect at this year’s Dolly Wiggler Cabaret.
The Storytelling Project February 27, 2024 Kathryn Pearce A longtime champion of the arts in the city, visual artist Kathryn Pearce’s interest in making meaningful spaces that people want to be in is apparent in her work with public art, placemaking and community building.
Web Series February 20, 2024 Episode 48: Unganisha and an artist on skates This week you are invited to explore, connect and dance with Woezo Africa’s film screening of Unganisha, and to meet a local figure skater competing at the upcoming Special Olympic Canada Winter Games with other artistic skills.
Creative Connected Calgary February 13, 2024 Telling Our Stories The surge of creativity and entrepreneurship by Indigenous designers is happening alongside the truth and reconciliation journey of many Canadian institutions and individuals.
The Storytelling Project February 13, 2024 Bethel Afework Executive director and co-founder of The Alcove Centre for the Arts, Bethel Afework has helped create a community recreational space where people can spend time, learn something, perform or take in a performance themselves.
Web Series February 5, 2024 Episode 47: Chinook Blast Part 2 Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of Chinook Blast! Big Art’s Paul Magnusson says what he’s looking forward to, Jeff Hessel of Tourism Calgary shares the inspiration behind the festival, and Shannon Reinholdt of aGoGo reveals how she keeps warm.
The Storytelling Project January 29, 2024 Mario Obeid & Zaria Rajha Duo with rich background in dance and a desire to capture of essence of the diverse human experience embarks on a journey to merge their artistic passion with the demands of life as newcomers.
Web Series January 23, 2024 Episode 46: Chinook Blast Part 1 Explode into winter with Chinook Blast and a few of the fabulous artists that help make the winter festival a memorable event—JiaJia Li’s instrumental band Ginger Beef, Paul Magnuson’s Big Art, Tracy Marie of aGoGo and local musician Chris Maric hosts One Big Jam.
The Storytelling Project January 16, 2024 Ishita Singla Local dancer and choreographer Ishita Singla creates opportunities within her community in an attempt to break down barriers and showcase the talented performers within it.
Creative Connected Calgary January 9, 2024 Amplifying Calgary’s Arts Scene For every public art piece, theatre show or film production, a lot goes on behind the scenes. All of this work injects capital into Calgary and Alberta’s creative economy.
Photo of the Month December 18, 2023 #yycLCL Photo of the Month Sonny Tomic grew up in an old, picturesque city in Croatia where he discovered that historic architecture, visual arts, music and poetry intersect in his mind in a very creative way.
The Storytelling Project December 12, 2023 Priscille Bukasa An early love of poetry inspired Priscille Bukasa to become a writer and a spoken word artist. Bukasa now inspires others in the community as a Cultural Instigator championing Art for Social Change.
The Storytelling Project December 5, 2023 Tedra Rogers Tedra Rogers talks about the unexpected bump on her creative path that took her from dancing to acting, her first big role in a made-in-Calgary film, and the new directions she is heading as a writer and producer.
The Storytelling Project November 28, 2023 Reflecting on a year of Indigenous storytelling Indigenous Stories podcast hosts Sable Sweetgrass and Cherie McMaster look back at 2023 and share some thoughts and feelings about the inspiring artists they’ve talked to who are having a positive impact in the arts community.