September 10, 2021 Assessor Nomination Calgary Arts Development seeks artists, arts workers, and community members to serve as peer assessors. September 10, 2021 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program Apply for this new program by October 18, 2021. September 10, 2021 Artist-Initiated Public Art Microgrant Program The deadline for this new program is October 18, 2021. August 4, 2021 Honouring the Children Applications to this program are ongoing, and there is no deadline to apply. July 14, 2021 Get Our Newsletter Stay up-to-date with both what we’re working on and what’s going on—sign up for our weekly newsletter! July 3, 2021 Organization Structural Change Don’t forget! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Free December 1, 2021 - December 7, 2021 Free This Week There are no shortage of events happening this holiday season, and here are some options for you to check out for free this week! From festivals and online talks to live and in-person concerts, there’s something for everyone. Contest January 4, 2022 - January 9, 2022 Anastasia The romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey across America at last! Broadway Across Canada is giving away a double pass to attend the show’s opening night. Enter for your chance to see Anastasia. Free October 6, 2021 - October 12, 2021 Free This Week The leaves might be mostly off the trees but Calgary’s arts community has plenty of colourful options for you to check out for free this week! From powerful, online theatre productions to live and in-person concerts, there’s something for everyone. Visual Art October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 October Exhibitions While autumn is in full swing, the month of October always brings a plethora of visual arts programming to Calgary’s arts community. From new shows and workshops to a ton of socially distanced show and sales, there’s so much to see! Free September 29, 2021 - October 5, 2021 Free This Week A new week brings some serious change as September wraps up and October sees a bunch of new and free events to check out. From concerts to talks to art shows, get out of the house this week and explore these offerings. Festival September 23, 2021 - October 3, 2021 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films in-person and 60 virtually online, Calgary International Film Festival offers a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies in a hybrid formula. Free September 22, 2021 - September 28, 2021 Free This Week Despite some cancellations and postponements, the first week of fall brings a plethora of free arts and culture events to check out including book launches, outdoor concerts, workshops, and so much more. Plan to check these out! Free September 15, 2021 - September 21, 2021 Free This Week The calendar is so full this week, we have no idea where to start. From Culture Days programming to streaming live theatrical performances, end your summer with a bang and check out these amazing—and free—events. Contest September 10, 2021 - September 12, 2021 Calgary Expo: Limited Edition Come in cosplay, or come as you are! With a special three-day celebration of all things pop culture, we’re giving away a pair of weekend passes so you can let out your inner nerd and geek out at Calgary Expo: Limited Edition. Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector September 8, 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey In May 2020, Calgary Arts Development undertook a survey of arts organizations in Calgary to better understand and plan for the COVID-19 disruption to the arts, culture, and creative industries. 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. Wave 6 Results The New Experience Economy July 21, 2021 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 sixth wave of results is now available. Announcements November 30, 2021 We’re Hiring Calgary Arts Development has extended the deadline to apply for the positions of Director, Community Investment & Impact, and Bookkeeper. Review each post closely before applying. November 18, 2021 Watch the Commitment to Equity Virtual Town Hall Hosted on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Virtual Town Hall focused on Calgary Arts Development’s commitment to racial equity. November 8, 2021 Office Closure While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be observing Remembrance Day, November 11, 2021. October 27, 2021 Economic Impact Report Calgary Arts Development is requesting proposals for an Economic Impact Report for our 2021 Operating Grant Program clients. Apply by November 12, 2021. October 25, 2021 Why Art for Social Change? In partnership with the Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University, Calgary Arts Development invites you to join us at a free virtual gathering Why Art for Social Change? Take part November 25, 2021. October 15, 2021 Commitment to Equity Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our commitment to racial equity. Take part on on November 2, 2021. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city Web Series November 16, 2021 Episode 23 This city is bursting with creativity! Each month, Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process. The Storytelling Project November 8, 2021 Sally Njoroge Community builder and Program Lead for Trico Changemakers Studio, Sally Njoroge is heavily involved in Calgary’s arts community and looking at promoting artists as change makers. Web Series October 19, 2021 Episode 22 Each month, Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process. The Storytelling Project October 6, 2021 Chima Nkemdirim Passionate about serving the arts community, Chima Nkemdirim is a born and raised Calgarian with a background in law and civic administration. Photo of the Month September 27, 2021 #yycLCL August 2021 After a tragic year reignited her focus on her art career, Jessica Semenoff shared this awesome capture of a painting she made on a solo hike. Web Series September 19, 2021 Episode 21 This city is bursting with creativity! Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process. The Storytelling Project September 3, 2021 Perpetual Atife Perpetual Atife is constantly carving expressive means to weave pieces of her life’s experiences and dreams into an open box of treasure—her music. Photo of the Month August 25, 2021 #yycLCL July 2021 Capturing a creative moment during summer camp, Quest Theatre shared this photo of instructor Keshia leading a group of campers through a scene. The Storytelling Project August 23, 2021 Pushkala Subramani For Pushkala Subramani, creativity is like a bud that is inside all of us. With children, its bursting to blossom—all it takes is a kindling of self-confidence. Web Series August 13, 2021 Episode 20 Join Adora Nwofor as she celebrates Calgarians who are living authentic lives and pursuing dreams through community and creativity. The Storytelling Project July 30, 2021 Tank Standing Buffalo Creating one frame after the next, RBC Emerging Artist Award winner Tank Standing Buffalo is a self-taught Calgary-based animator and filmmaker. Photo of the Month July 23, 2021 #yycLCL June 2021 Visual and fibre artist, community activator, and social change maker, Stephanie Banszky shared this shot of her daily sketchbook practice. Web Series July 20, 2021 Episode 19 Adora Nwofor is back with more stories about artists and groups continuing to create and share their work with Calgarians. The Storytelling Project July 5, 2021 Agnes Chen For Agnes Chen living a creative life means seeking out unique opportunities to connect community to stories of hope and resilience. 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September 10, 2021 Assessor Nomination Calgary Arts Development seeks artists, arts workers, and community members to serve as peer assessors.
September 10, 2021 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program Apply for this new program by October 18, 2021.
September 10, 2021 Artist-Initiated Public Art Microgrant Program The deadline for this new program is October 18, 2021.
August 4, 2021 Honouring the Children Applications to this program are ongoing, and there is no deadline to apply.
July 14, 2021 Get Our Newsletter Stay up-to-date with both what we’re working on and what’s going on—sign up for our weekly newsletter!
July 3, 2021 Organization Structural Change Don’t forget! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021.
Free December 1, 2021 - December 7, 2021 Free This Week There are no shortage of events happening this holiday season, and here are some options for you to check out for free this week! From festivals and online talks to live and in-person concerts, there’s something for everyone.
Contest January 4, 2022 - January 9, 2022 Anastasia The romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey across America at last! Broadway Across Canada is giving away a double pass to attend the show’s opening night. Enter for your chance to see Anastasia.
Free October 6, 2021 - October 12, 2021 Free This Week The leaves might be mostly off the trees but Calgary’s arts community has plenty of colourful options for you to check out for free this week! From powerful, online theatre productions to live and in-person concerts, there’s something for everyone.
Visual Art October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021 October Exhibitions While autumn is in full swing, the month of October always brings a plethora of visual arts programming to Calgary’s arts community. From new shows and workshops to a ton of socially distanced show and sales, there’s so much to see!
Free September 29, 2021 - October 5, 2021 Free This Week A new week brings some serious change as September wraps up and October sees a bunch of new and free events to check out. From concerts to talks to art shows, get out of the house this week and explore these offerings.
Festival September 23, 2021 - October 3, 2021 Calgary International Film Festival Bringing together more than 175 films in-person and 60 virtually online, Calgary International Film Festival offers a lineup of the year’s most ground-breaking and must-see movies in a hybrid formula.
Free September 22, 2021 - September 28, 2021 Free This Week Despite some cancellations and postponements, the first week of fall brings a plethora of free arts and culture events to check out including book launches, outdoor concerts, workshops, and so much more. Plan to check these out!
Free September 15, 2021 - September 21, 2021 Free This Week The calendar is so full this week, we have no idea where to start. From Culture Days programming to streaming live theatrical performances, end your summer with a bang and check out these amazing—and free—events.
Contest September 10, 2021 - September 12, 2021 Calgary Expo: Limited Edition Come in cosplay, or come as you are! With a special three-day celebration of all things pop culture, we’re giving away a pair of weekend passes so you can let out your inner nerd and geek out at Calgary Expo: Limited Edition.
September 8, 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey In May 2020, Calgary Arts Development undertook a survey of arts organizations in Calgary to better understand and plan for the COVID-19 disruption to the arts, culture, and creative industries.
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.
July 21, 2021 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 sixth wave of results is now available.
November 30, 2021 We’re Hiring Calgary Arts Development has extended the deadline to apply for the positions of Director, Community Investment & Impact, and Bookkeeper. Review each post closely before applying.
November 18, 2021 Watch the Commitment to Equity Virtual Town Hall Hosted on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Virtual Town Hall focused on Calgary Arts Development’s commitment to racial equity.
November 8, 2021 Office Closure While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be observing Remembrance Day, November 11, 2021.
October 27, 2021 Economic Impact Report Calgary Arts Development is requesting proposals for an Economic Impact Report for our 2021 Operating Grant Program clients. Apply by November 12, 2021.
October 25, 2021 Why Art for Social Change? In partnership with the Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University, Calgary Arts Development invites you to join us at a free virtual gathering Why Art for Social Change? Take part November 25, 2021.
October 15, 2021 Commitment to Equity Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our commitment to racial equity. Take part on on November 2, 2021.
Web Series November 16, 2021 Episode 23 This city is bursting with creativity! Each month, Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process.
The Storytelling Project November 8, 2021 Sally Njoroge Community builder and Program Lead for Trico Changemakers Studio, Sally Njoroge is heavily involved in Calgary’s arts community and looking at promoting artists as change makers.
Web Series October 19, 2021 Episode 22 Each month, Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process.
The Storytelling Project October 6, 2021 Chima Nkemdirim Passionate about serving the arts community, Chima Nkemdirim is a born and raised Calgarian with a background in law and civic administration.
Photo of the Month September 27, 2021 #yycLCL August 2021 After a tragic year reignited her focus on her art career, Jessica Semenoff shared this awesome capture of a painting she made on a solo hike.
Web Series September 19, 2021 Episode 21 This city is bursting with creativity! Adora Nwofor sits down with some amazing Calgary creatives and gets a behind-the-scenes look at their process.
The Storytelling Project September 3, 2021 Perpetual Atife Perpetual Atife is constantly carving expressive means to weave pieces of her life’s experiences and dreams into an open box of treasure—her music.
Photo of the Month August 25, 2021 #yycLCL July 2021 Capturing a creative moment during summer camp, Quest Theatre shared this photo of instructor Keshia leading a group of campers through a scene.
The Storytelling Project August 23, 2021 Pushkala Subramani For Pushkala Subramani, creativity is like a bud that is inside all of us. With children, its bursting to blossom—all it takes is a kindling of self-confidence.
Web Series August 13, 2021 Episode 20 Join Adora Nwofor as she celebrates Calgarians who are living authentic lives and pursuing dreams through community and creativity.
The Storytelling Project July 30, 2021 Tank Standing Buffalo Creating one frame after the next, RBC Emerging Artist Award winner Tank Standing Buffalo is a self-taught Calgary-based animator and filmmaker.
Photo of the Month July 23, 2021 #yycLCL June 2021 Visual and fibre artist, community activator, and social change maker, Stephanie Banszky shared this shot of her daily sketchbook practice.
Web Series July 20, 2021 Episode 19 Adora Nwofor is back with more stories about artists and groups continuing to create and share their work with Calgarians.
The Storytelling Project July 5, 2021 Agnes Chen For Agnes Chen living a creative life means seeking out unique opportunities to connect community to stories of hope and resilience.
The Storytelling Project June 28, 2021 jaqs gallos aquines A Calgary-based documentary filmmaker, composer, activist, and community collaborator, jaqs gallos aquines’ work focuses on anti-racism.
