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Calgary Arts Development
Calgary Arts Development champions the arts as a key driver of the long term success of our city. We act as a central hub that invests in, promotes, learns about and advocates for the arts to animate Calgary as a vibrant cultural centre.
For more information on what we're all about, read our backgrounder and take a look at some of our initiatives and programs. Also, please take some time to read through Calgary's Civic Arts Policy. If you want to stay informed about what we're up to, sign up for our mailing list (at the top of the right column) and subscribe to our blogs.
Take a few moments to check out this short video to hear directly from a few of Calgary's artists and cultural workers about the importance of arts and culture to this city. And if you'd like to stay up to date on arts events and performances, be sure to sign up for our weekly arts events e-newsletter and view the online arts events calendar available on the CalgaryCulture.com website.
Contact us: info{at}calgaryartsdevelopment.com
[p] 403.264.5330 [f] 403.262.9644
L12, 100 7th Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 0W4 read more »
Backgrounder
Calgary Arts Development plays a leadership role in realizing the potential of arts and culture in Calgary. As the city's designated arts development authority, we are a central hub that learns about, promotes, connects, advocates for and leads strategic initiatives in the arts to animate Calgary as a vibrant cultural centre.
Prior to March 2005, Calgary didn’t have a designated authority for the development for the arts. Calgary Arts Development was formed in March 2005, as directed by the 2004 Civic Arts Policy. Calgary’s civic leadership is serious about the arts playing a central role in our city’s future – they recognize that a vibrant arts scene is essential to quality of life, and by extension, is fundamental to our city’s overall success. Calgary Arts Development will add to the quality of life in Calgary by ensuring that: read more »
2007 Report to Community
- Posted May 23rd, 2008
Our 2007 Report to Community, titled 'Engaging Community. Engaging Art' is now available.
This report outlines our activities over the 2007 calendar year, including work to renew Calgary Arts Development's granting programs and strengthen our investment in the community, progress to date on initiatives like the Arts Spaces Strategy, our web projects, community collaborations and more.
We're pleased to report on a busy and exciting year and would like to thank all the people who made it possible, including our Board, staff and volunteers, the City of Calgary, our many partners and collaborators and most importantly, the engaged and amazing community of artists and arts organizations we serve. read more »
2006 Annual Report
Calgary Arts Development's 2006 Annual report is available as a PDF digital document.
also available: CADA 2006 Financial Statements.pdf
Mission, Vision, Values
OUR VISION:
Calgary is a culturally vibrant city that inspires and engages the world.
OUR MISSION:
Calgary Arts Development promotes and directs investments in the arts and related industries to increase the sector’s public and artistic impact.
Values read more »
- Acting Wisely: We strive to be aware of what we know and what we do not know and to take this awareness into account when we act. We do not let lack of data prevent us from acting wisely.
- Loving Creativity: We believe in the potential of all Calgarians to be creatively engaged in building their city, and in the potential of Calgary to be a creative force for the good of the world.
- Open Systems: None of us is as smart as all of us. We always strive for transparency and openness. We have nothing to hide and much to gain by always sharing, inviting, learning, and collaborating.
- Authenticity: We see and appreciate the truth of the people, places and projects we deal with.
- The Word “Yes”: We create the conditions for success. We strive to see the potential in people and initiatives, and to be part of moving them forward.
- Diversity: We deeply appreciate the value created by the diversity that increasingly characterizes Calgary. We recognize and celebrate the importance of the arts in the lives of all Calgarians, in all parts of the city.
Logos
Before applying the Calgary Arts Development logo, please review our logo usage guidelines:
Granting Clients:
Funding for Calgary Arts Development's granting programs is provided by the City of Calgary, which currently allocates approximately $3.75 million annually in funding for the arts. If you have received funds from Calgary Arts Development, please ensure you recognize both Calgary Arts Development and the City of Calgary in all of your promotional materials. Whenever possible, logos for the City of Calgary and Calgary Arts Development should be placed side by side to recognize that funding has been provided by the City of Calgary through Calgary Arts Development.
If you have any questions, please contact us at grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or call the office at 264-5330.
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2005 Annual Report
Calgary Arts Development's 2005 annual report is now available for download. We are pleased to also present the 2005 annual report of the Calgary Region Arts Foundation (CRAF), and a summary of the 2005 activities of the City of Calgary's Public Art Program.
Contact Info
Calgary Arts Development - Please note: as of September 2009 we've moved!
#12, 100-7th Avenue SWLower Level, Art CentralCalgary, ABT2P 0W4[p] 403.264.5330
[f] 403.262.9644
[e] info@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
MEDIA REQUESTS: Please contact Erica Mattson at 403.264.5330 extension 106 (office) or 403.978.2787 (mobile) or e-mail erica.mattson@calgaryartsdevelopment.com .
Summer Hours
Please note that Calgary Arts Development is closed on Fridays during the months of July and August. If you require immediate assistance on these days, please contact us as follows:
Community Investment - Karen Ball - 403.470.8114
Media/Communications - Erica Mattson - 403.978.2787
General - Terry Rock - 403.681.2909
Staff Phone Extensions
| Terry Rock, President & CEO | ext. 102 |
| Karen Ball, Director, Community Investment | ext. 103 |
| Michael Scullen, ICT Officer | ext. 105 |
| Bil Hetherington, Program Coordinator, Art Spaces | ext. 104 |
| Erica Mattson, Director, Marketing & Communications | ext. 106 |
| Lauren Simms, Program Coordinator, Granting | ext. 108 |
| Charis Birchall (on maternity leave) | ext. 203 |
| Alida Anderson, Arts Development Intern | ext. 204 |
| Lindsay Bowman, Program Coordinator, Marketing & Communications | ext. 206 |
| Julie Baratta, Executive Assistant & Office Manager | ext. 207 |
