June 26, 2020 Recovery Fund This fund provides up to $50,000 to develop and implement strategic recovery and resiliency plans. June 25, 2020 Information About COVID-19 Pertinent information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the Calgary arts sector. June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program Register for an online information session for individuals and collectives on July 6, 2020. June 22, 2020 Accountability & Impact Report Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. June 21, 2020 Operating Grant Increase Be sure to apply for the Operating Grant Funding Increase Program by July 6, 2020. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events. Festival July 1, 2020 Canada Day It might feel a bit different but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Canada Day with amazing local talent and incredible events! Canada Day goes online thanks to offers from The City of Calgary, Fort Calgary, and the Calgary Public Library. Theatre June 27, 2020 - July 18, 2020 Romeo & Juliet One of Calgary’s summer traditions, Shakespeare by the Bow moves into the virtual sphere in order to bring audiences this beloved tale. Watch as the young star-crossed lovers meet their fate straight from the comfort of your home. Festival June 22, 2020 - June 28, 2020 Calgary Underground Film Festival Elevating Calgary’s cultural landscape with the best in international independent cinema, the 17th Calgary Underground Film Festival returns with an eclectic lineup you can enjoy from a safe distance. Festival June 10, 2020 - June 13, 2020 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists With fresh faces and an entirely distanced format, the 15th annual IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists returns with a stellar lineup of 14 original productions across four series of performing arts. Theatre June 4, 2020 - June 13, 2020 Tomorrow’s Child Adapted from the Ray Bradbury story by Matthew Waddell, Eric Rose, and David van Belle, Vertigo Theatre and Ghost River Theatre have joined forces to bring this critically-acclaimed audio experience to an online audience. Festival May 14, 2020 - May 24, 2020 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival As the 22nd annual Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival opens, things are going to look a bit different. For starters, it’s taking place in your own living room! You can even watch 38 LGBTQIA2S+ stories from 14 countries. Festival April 30, 2020 - May 27, 2020 International Jazz Days Festival Get ready, one jazzy party is about to begin in your own home! Moving into the digital sphere, Calgary’s own JazzYYC collective is heading online with this month-long festival in partnership with Jazz Home Delivery. Free March 11, 2020 - March 17, 2020 Free This Week It’s the last full week of winter and it feels like spring weather is just around the corner—so inject some fun into your week and check out these awesome free events. We’re looking forward to exploring gallery openings, lunch hour concerts, and more! Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector March 12, 2019 Calgary Engagement Survey How a community connects with the arts can be a clear indicator of vibrancy. Overall, 93% of Calgarians are connected to the arts and culture sector in one way or another. January 3, 2019 Arts Professionals Survey In the fall of 2017, Calgary Arts Development conducted an Arts Professionals Survey to better understand the arts ecosystem and all of its complexities. Discussion Paper The New Experience Economy June 25, 2020 Future of Calgary’s Live Experience Economy Stone-Olafson is supporting experience-based organizations with timely research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic. The first wave of results is now available. Announcements July 10, 2020 Watch the Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Info Session The Community Investment team at Calgary Arts Development hosted an info session for the Project Grant Program – Individuals & Collectives on July 6, 2020. July 8, 2020 Living A Creative Life Web-Series Tune in on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 3:00pm for the first episode of our brand new web-series celebrating creative living in Calgary. July 7, 2020 Watch the Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall A second Town Hall exploring issues around anti-Blackness, deep-seated racism, and anti-racist policies and practices, Calgary Arts Development hosted this virtual town hall. July 2, 2020 Virtual Town Hall: Emergency Resiliency Fund & The New Experience Economy On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Community Investment and Impact teams will share information about the City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Funds. July 2, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Halls To continue the conversation about the deep-seated racism that exists within our communities and systems, we have scheduled anti-racism virtual town hall gatherings for every other Wednesday in July and August. June 29, 2020 Virtual Town Hall Join Calgary Arts Development for a second conversation about deep-seated racism within our communities and systems, and how we can further develop anti-racist policies and practices governing our work. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project May 26, 2020 Nicole Tritter The Storytelling Podcast returns with a conversation about growing as an artist, actions of reconciliation through art, and parallel practices. Photo of the Month March 24, 2020 #yycLCL February 2020 Sebastian Buzzalino shared this awesome shot of local handpoked tattoo artist Steph Love. Read on to learn more about his creative life. The Storytelling Project March 10, 2020 Jollof Rice War In celebration of Black History Month and part of the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture, witness the emergence of jollof rice royalty! The Storytelling Project March 3, 2020 Louise Day Always writing about meaning and purpose as an aging senior, Louise Day is the president and producer of the Seniors Acting Lab. Arts in Action YYC February 25, 2020 Rozsa Arts at the Library Calgary didn’t just get a new library when the downtown library opened its doors in November 2018. It got a whole new hub. Photo of the Month February 18, 2020 #yycLCL January 2020 What do cedar waxwings, a golden eagle, osprey, and raven all have in common? They’re flying high in Metrographics’ studios. The Storytelling Project February 10, 2020 What a World Without Colours What makes the world colourful? Lanre Ajayi, host of My City Speaks To Me, recently shared his work as part of a solo art exhibition in downtown Calgary. The Storytelling Project February 3, 2020 Toyin Oladele Filling an important gap for new Canadians like herself, Toyin Oladele stepped up and created the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation. The Storytelling Project January 28, 2020 +15 Skywalk System Love it or hate it, the +15 is one of downtown Calgary’s most unique pieces of infrastructure. Tune into My City Speaks To Me to learn more. The Storytelling Project January 22, 2020 Brad Simm For Brad Simm, the secret ingredient to living a creative life might come down to something he describes as “dirty sound.” Photo of the Month January 13, 2020 #yycLCL December 2019 Helen Hajnoczky shared this awesome photo of her practicing on a little Dorothy loom. Read on to learn about her weaving journey and family connections. The Storytelling Project January 13, 2020 Marichu Antonio As the Executive Director of Action Dignity, Marichu Antonio is passionate about building community and she even uses the arts to do so. The Storytelling Project January 7, 2020 Alberta Culture Days Lanre Ajayi swung by cSPACE King Edward during this year’s Alberta Culture Days. Tune in to meet the groups and artists that make it home. Creative Connected Calgary December 16, 2019 Northern Reflections Window Exhibition Be sure to join Buds Collective this month for the perfect way to celebrate the winter season. The Storytelling Project December 16, 2019 Remembrance Day Visiting the ceremony at Calgary’s Memorial Park, My City Speaks To Me took a moment to reflect on the day’s meaning and capture some of the traditions. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Jul 13 Open Can you say “balcony views” I knew you could! Can you say “balcony views” I knew you could! Am back on the Facebuggy From mentioning my email address & how many followers on another Social Media platform, already 50 Facebuggy friends.. Never dreamed I would have an aka.. alias made up identity.. oh well 😔 My other pages obviously are still receiving input 🤪 No grievance! No worries! There’s no problem so ginormously convoluted that requires anyone to lose their mind.. was going to say Shit.. Realizing of course it’s easy for anyone to be offended by anything anyway.. Chill enjoy your life.. it’s temporary! Especially now because of your lack of enthusiasm for your immune system! Worry about that.. instead of beaking off about the coronavirus! Capiesh 🥰 #sayhidonnamatissedidthat #sayhidonnamatissesaidthat #dmhamerphotography #dmhameranytimeartgroup #community #yyclcl #livingacreativelife #summer2020 ... 23 1 View Jul 12 Open ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: tinybearjaws + rapidfiretheatre ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: tinybearjaws + rapidfiretheatre present "httpeepee" starring belyeache and sydsgayday 😎 ⠀ SHOW DESCRIPTION⠀ Take my Wifi, please! Syd and Elena of queer sketch duo “Gender? I Hardly Know Them” channel their debilitating loneliness into httpeepee, 55 minutes of non-stop laughs, coming at you live from their very own houses! Put an end to your FOMO and get ready to ROFLMAO, ya DILFs!⠀ ⠀ This is an online show! To participate you will need access to Zoom and a reliable internet connection. Once you have purchased your tickets, you will receive instructions on how to log in. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can-Afford.⠀ Suggested rating: 14+⠀ ⠀ PWYCA TICKETS AVAILABLE AT RAPIDFIRETHEATRE.COM. ... 15 1 View Jul 12 Open 2 versions. A study of a local scene, I added a l 2 versions. A study of a local scene, I added a little dramatic narrative to it for the bottom one. #digitalart #digitalpainting #environmentdesign #environmentpainting #conceptdesign #artpractice #oilandgas #landscapepainting #drawing #artpractice #instaartist #cochraneabartist #artist #yyclcl ... 18 0 View Jul 12 Open A weekend painting study of a local scene, I added A weekend painting study of a local scene, I added a little dramatic narrative to it for fun. I call this "Um That doesn't Look Good" #digitalart #digitalpainting #environmentdesign #environmentpainting #conceptdesign #artpractice #oilandgas #landscapepainting #drawing #artpractice #instaartist #cochraneabartist artist #yyclcl ... 13 0 View Jul 12 Open Blocks - Ray Arnatt. This sculpture was originally Blocks - Ray Arnatt. This sculpture was originally intended for installation near Anderson Road in Calgary but the city was concerned about driver distraction. Instead, it makes its home at kiyookaoheartscentre and Sculpture Park. Arnatt taught sculpture at the ucalgary for 23 years and passed away in 2004. Photo credit Stephen Marsters. #kiyookaoheartscentre #koac #sculpturepark #rayarnatt #rayarnattsculpture #sculptureart #contemporaryart #canadiansculptor #blocks #yycartscene #yycartist #yycsculptor #yycartsandculture #yycarts #yyclcl #tourismcalgary ... 30 4 View Jul 12 Open Revisiting this sketch done in pencil colors from Revisiting this sketch done in pencil colors from a live portrait session. Still need a lot of work in portraits with #watercolors. #albertaart #albertaartist #originalart #doodlesofinstagram #saniacreates #artbysania #calgaryarts #yycarts #yyclcl #yyccreatives #yyccreate #yycartist #watercolordaily #artistic_share #artistic_nation #aquarelle #momartjourney #artfortherapy #mindfulness ... 24 0 Load More
June 26, 2020 Recovery Fund This fund provides up to $50,000 to develop and implement strategic recovery and resiliency plans.
June 25, 2020 Information About COVID-19 Pertinent information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the Calgary arts sector.
June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program Register for an online information session for individuals and collectives on July 6, 2020.
June 22, 2020 Accountability & Impact Report Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians.
June 21, 2020 Operating Grant Increase Be sure to apply for the Operating Grant Funding Increase Program by July 6, 2020.
Promotion Ongoing Online Offerings With Calgary working hard to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, the local arts community is making sure we all stay connected to art, artists, and creative ideas. Check out these upcoming online events.
Festival July 1, 2020 Canada Day It might feel a bit different but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Canada Day with amazing local talent and incredible events! Canada Day goes online thanks to offers from The City of Calgary, Fort Calgary, and the Calgary Public Library.
Theatre June 27, 2020 - July 18, 2020 Romeo & Juliet One of Calgary’s summer traditions, Shakespeare by the Bow moves into the virtual sphere in order to bring audiences this beloved tale. Watch as the young star-crossed lovers meet their fate straight from the comfort of your home.
Festival June 22, 2020 - June 28, 2020 Calgary Underground Film Festival Elevating Calgary’s cultural landscape with the best in international independent cinema, the 17th Calgary Underground Film Festival returns with an eclectic lineup you can enjoy from a safe distance.
Festival June 10, 2020 - June 13, 2020 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists With fresh faces and an entirely distanced format, the 15th annual IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists returns with a stellar lineup of 14 original productions across four series of performing arts.
Theatre June 4, 2020 - June 13, 2020 Tomorrow’s Child Adapted from the Ray Bradbury story by Matthew Waddell, Eric Rose, and David van Belle, Vertigo Theatre and Ghost River Theatre have joined forces to bring this critically-acclaimed audio experience to an online audience.
Festival May 14, 2020 - May 24, 2020 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival As the 22nd annual Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival opens, things are going to look a bit different. For starters, it’s taking place in your own living room! You can even watch 38 LGBTQIA2S+ stories from 14 countries.
Festival April 30, 2020 - May 27, 2020 International Jazz Days Festival Get ready, one jazzy party is about to begin in your own home! Moving into the digital sphere, Calgary’s own JazzYYC collective is heading online with this month-long festival in partnership with Jazz Home Delivery.
Free March 11, 2020 - March 17, 2020 Free This Week It’s the last full week of winter and it feels like spring weather is just around the corner—so inject some fun into your week and check out these awesome free events. We’re looking forward to exploring gallery openings, lunch hour concerts, and more!
March 12, 2019 Calgary Engagement Survey How a community connects with the arts can be a clear indicator of vibrancy. Overall, 93% of Calgarians are connected to the arts and culture sector in one way or another.
January 3, 2019 Arts Professionals Survey In the fall of 2017, Calgary Arts Development conducted an Arts Professionals Survey to better understand the arts ecosystem and all of its complexities.
June 25, 2020 Future of Calgary’s Live Experience Economy Stone-Olafson is supporting experience-based organizations with timely research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic. The first wave of results is now available.
July 10, 2020 Watch the Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Info Session The Community Investment team at Calgary Arts Development hosted an info session for the Project Grant Program – Individuals & Collectives on July 6, 2020.
July 8, 2020 Living A Creative Life Web-Series Tune in on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 3:00pm for the first episode of our brand new web-series celebrating creative living in Calgary.
July 7, 2020 Watch the Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall A second Town Hall exploring issues around anti-Blackness, deep-seated racism, and anti-racist policies and practices, Calgary Arts Development hosted this virtual town hall.
July 2, 2020 Virtual Town Hall: Emergency Resiliency Fund & The New Experience Economy On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Community Investment and Impact teams will share information about the City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Funds.
July 2, 2020 Anti-Racism Virtual Town Halls To continue the conversation about the deep-seated racism that exists within our communities and systems, we have scheduled anti-racism virtual town hall gatherings for every other Wednesday in July and August.
June 29, 2020 Virtual Town Hall Join Calgary Arts Development for a second conversation about deep-seated racism within our communities and systems, and how we can further develop anti-racist policies and practices governing our work.
The Storytelling Project May 26, 2020 Nicole Tritter The Storytelling Podcast returns with a conversation about growing as an artist, actions of reconciliation through art, and parallel practices.
Photo of the Month March 24, 2020 #yycLCL February 2020 Sebastian Buzzalino shared this awesome shot of local handpoked tattoo artist Steph Love. Read on to learn more about his creative life.
The Storytelling Project March 10, 2020 Jollof Rice War In celebration of Black History Month and part of the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture, witness the emergence of jollof rice royalty!
The Storytelling Project March 3, 2020 Louise Day Always writing about meaning and purpose as an aging senior, Louise Day is the president and producer of the Seniors Acting Lab.
Arts in Action YYC February 25, 2020 Rozsa Arts at the Library Calgary didn’t just get a new library when the downtown library opened its doors in November 2018. It got a whole new hub.
Photo of the Month February 18, 2020 #yycLCL January 2020 What do cedar waxwings, a golden eagle, osprey, and raven all have in common? They’re flying high in Metrographics’ studios.
The Storytelling Project February 10, 2020 What a World Without Colours What makes the world colourful? Lanre Ajayi, host of My City Speaks To Me, recently shared his work as part of a solo art exhibition in downtown Calgary.
The Storytelling Project February 3, 2020 Toyin Oladele Filling an important gap for new Canadians like herself, Toyin Oladele stepped up and created the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation.
The Storytelling Project January 28, 2020 +15 Skywalk System Love it or hate it, the +15 is one of downtown Calgary’s most unique pieces of infrastructure. Tune into My City Speaks To Me to learn more.
The Storytelling Project January 22, 2020 Brad Simm For Brad Simm, the secret ingredient to living a creative life might come down to something he describes as “dirty sound.”
Photo of the Month January 13, 2020 #yycLCL December 2019 Helen Hajnoczky shared this awesome photo of her practicing on a little Dorothy loom. Read on to learn about her weaving journey and family connections.
The Storytelling Project January 13, 2020 Marichu Antonio As the Executive Director of Action Dignity, Marichu Antonio is passionate about building community and she even uses the arts to do so.
The Storytelling Project January 7, 2020 Alberta Culture Days Lanre Ajayi swung by cSPACE King Edward during this year’s Alberta Culture Days. Tune in to meet the groups and artists that make it home.
Creative Connected Calgary December 16, 2019 Northern Reflections Window Exhibition Be sure to join Buds Collective this month for the perfect way to celebrate the winter season.
The Storytelling Project December 16, 2019 Remembrance Day Visiting the ceremony at Calgary’s Memorial Park, My City Speaks To Me took a moment to reflect on the day’s meaning and capture some of the traditions.
