November 23, 2022 2022 Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development Monday, December 12, 2022 | 4 – 7pm as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones. November 9, 2022 2022 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Recipients Mayor Jyoti Gondek presents winners of the 2022 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards. November 9, 2022 Create Calgary Magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine: Create Calgary. October 31, 2022 Creative Spaces Mentoring Network Program Calgary Arts Development is excited to launch the Creative Spaces Mentoring Network. Applications are now open. March 9, 2022 Get Our Newsletter Stay up-to-date with what we’re working on and what’s going on in Calgary—sign up for our weekly newsletter! October 5, 2022 Economic Impact Assessment Learn about the economic impacts of Calgary Arts Development’s operating grant recipients. June 23, 2022 Report to Community 2022 As the recovery from COVID continues, more than 4 million people took part in 20,000+ arts activities in 2021. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Free November 30, 2022 - December 6, 2022 Free This Week There’s an avalanche of free art events in store as we head into December. Check out the AE West Artist Showcase, learn about Calgary’s Best Walks with author Lori Beattie, and explore winter markets galore! Free November 23, 2022 - November 29, 2022 Free This Week Wrap up November in creative style! This week’s roundup of free arts offerings features winter markets, live music, and artist-led talks and exhibitions. Don’t miss out! Free November 16, 2022 - November 22, 2022 Free This Week You’ve had a relaxing long weekend, the weather is a touch more bearable and you’re raring to go explore some art. If that sounds like you, we’ve got you covered with a fresh new roundup of free arts events. Visual Art November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022 November Exhibitions The month of November is the perfect time to check out some of the visual art on display around town while also getting a head start on holiday shopping. Read this month’s exhibition roundup and get planning! Free November 9, 2022 - November 15, 2022 Free This Week Don’t let the snow stop you – get out there this month and enjoy the arts with more free art sales, Free Art Fridays at YYC/LRT, a Block Party in East Village and more. Don’t miss out! Free November 2, 2022 - November 8, 2022 Free This Week November kicks off with a Flint & Feather and Friends concert, an open house at Quickdraw Animation Society and plenty of arts and craft show and sales. There’s plenty to see and do, so make sure to get out there! Free October 26, 2022 - November 1, 2022 Free This Week There’s so much arts and culture to check out as we head into Halloween weekend, so cap off your October with these free spooky and not-so-spooky events happening across Calgary! Free October 19, 2022 - October 25, 2022 Free This Week The week ahead is filled with a variety of free arts experiences. Take a self-guided artists’ studio tour, join a lantern parade, brave, a Halloween book launch and tons more — we’ve got all the details! Free October 12, 2022 - October 18, 2022 Free This Week From literary celebrations to musical journeys to a discussion on arts and advocacy, check out a range of free events this week. Use our roundup as your guide to getting out there! Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector September 23, 2022 2020 Economic Impact Assessment of Calgary Arts Development Grant Recipients In 2022, Calgary Arts Development contracted KPMG to independently conduct a revised economic impact assessment of Calgary arts organizations that receive operating grant funding. March 11, 2022 Organization Structural Change Grant In 2021, Calgary Arts Development engaged Brian Loevner of BLVE Consults to undertake an evaluation and live case study of the Organization Structural Change Grant. New Resource Phase Two Research Outcomes November 2, 2021 Building Experiences in the New Economy Spring 2022 research outcomes are now available from Phase 2 of Stone-Olafson’s ongoing research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic. Announcements November 28, 2022 Calgary Arts Development Grateful for Funding Increase from The City Calgary Arts Development is grateful for a $1 million per year one-time funding increase from The City of Calgary over the next four years (2023 – 2026). November 21, 2022 Everyone is welcome at our Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones at our Holiday Open House on December 12, 2022. November 8, 2022 Calgary Arts Development launches Create Calgary magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine, Create Calgary, celebrating the arts and artists of Mohkinsstsis/Calgary. October 24, 2022 2022 Congress: Imagining the Future Together Register to save your spot at Calgary Arts Development’s 2022 Congress: Imagining the Future Together on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Central Public Library. October 18, 2022 Creative Spaces Mentoring Network Program The Creative Spaces Mentoring Network is a year-long program for cultural workers focused on strengthening business and management skills needed to oversee, renew and develop creative spaces. September 26, 2022 2020 Economic Impact Assessment of Calgary Arts Sector Calgary Arts Development’s operating grant recipients generated more than $100 million in value-added and sustained 1,260 jobs through operating expenditures. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city Photo of the Month November 29, 2022 #yycLCL November 2022 Local mixed media and collage artist Claudia Lorenz is inspired by themes of home, memories from childhood, feelings of belonging and melancholy. Here she gives us insight into her art making process. The Storytelling Project November 22, 2022 Sarah Uwadiae Sarah Uwadiae is making her mark on Calgary’s theatre and film community. Learn more about the 2022 RBC Emerging Artist Award recipient’s decision to call Calgary home and her love of storytelling through the arts. Web Series November 15, 2022 Episode 34 This city is bursting with creativity! In this month’s webisode, learn about an arts organization that champions the craft artists, an artist-run gallery’s efforts towards accessibility, and discover what it means to be a surface designer. The Storytelling Project November 7, 2022 Sundeep Morrison Actor Sundeep Morrison looks back fondly on their childhood spent in Calgary, discusses their family’s influence on their art, and explores racism in their solo show, Rag Head: An American Story. The Storytelling Project November 1, 2022 Allan Rosales In this week’s podcast, Allan Rosales discusses his creative path – from artist to art therapist and community connector, to his new role as Community Investment Manager at Calgary Arts Development. Photo of the Month October 28, 2022 #yycLCL October 2022 Kara Rowley, a teacher and artist who’s passion is finding a way to capture an animal’s essence with her driftwood-inspired paintings, shared this piece on Instagram. The Storytelling Project October 25, 2022 Jarret Twoyoungmen Filmmaker Jarret Twoyoungmen’s creative journey started early as a daydreamer with a love of films and comic books. Listen to this week’s Indigenous Storytelling podcast to learn more. Web Series October 18, 2022 Episode 33 This month, meet an up-and-coming special effects makeup artist, explore aging, learn a bit about theatrical masks and enter the world of horror fiction. The Storytelling Project October 11, 2022 Miguel Cortines Miguel Cortines created the Casa Mexico Foundation in 2009 to share and promote Mexican arts and culture. Tune in to hear his enthusiasm about the arts in the Latin American community. The Storytelling Project October 4, 2022 Malcolm Lim Acting principal percussionist for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the CEO of Rhythm Mastery, Malcolm Lim fuels his creativity by exploring the rhythms of different cultures. Photo of the Month September 28, 2022 #yycLCL September 2022 Milena Vasquez shares one of her cyanotype prints created using botanicals and an old photo of her mother from when she was young. The Storytelling Project September 27, 2022 Troy Emery Twigg A dancer and choreographer, Troy Emery Twigg was always fascinated by the movement of the body as a means of expression, but it took some time before he started using the art form to tell his own stories. Web Series September 19, 2022 Episode 32 This month, explore a Two-Spirit mural in Kensington, celebrate a songwriter’s country roots, catch up with Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society and celebrate local filmmakers at CIFF. The Storytelling Project September 13, 2022 Mary Grace Linton After discovering a love of arts in high school, this maker finds joy and satisfaction in painting, paper crafts and playing with Lego. Now she hopes to inspire other to embrace their creativity as well. Creative Connected Calgary September 12, 2022 Month of the Artist September is the Month of the Artist and to celebrate, we are highlighting some artist profiles from our recent annual report. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Sep 1 Open 76/100 Smoke Signals, by holly.yb ❤️ Quirky Little Houses Project. #perfectlyimperfect ... 6 1 View Sep 1 Open A few shots of the real life inspiration! ... 3 1 View Sep 1 Open Sharareh Noorizadeh: Name: . The swan. 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November 23, 2022 2022 Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development Monday, December 12, 2022 | 4 – 7pm as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones.
November 9, 2022 2022 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Recipients Mayor Jyoti Gondek presents winners of the 2022 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards.
November 9, 2022 Create Calgary Magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine: Create Calgary.
October 31, 2022 Creative Spaces Mentoring Network Program Calgary Arts Development is excited to launch the Creative Spaces Mentoring Network. Applications are now open.
March 9, 2022 Get Our Newsletter Stay up-to-date with what we’re working on and what’s going on in Calgary—sign up for our weekly newsletter!
October 5, 2022 Economic Impact Assessment Learn about the economic impacts of Calgary Arts Development’s operating grant recipients.
June 23, 2022 Report to Community 2022 As the recovery from COVID continues, more than 4 million people took part in 20,000+ arts activities in 2021.
Free November 30, 2022 - December 6, 2022 Free This Week There’s an avalanche of free art events in store as we head into December. Check out the AE West Artist Showcase, learn about Calgary’s Best Walks with author Lori Beattie, and explore winter markets galore!
Free November 23, 2022 - November 29, 2022 Free This Week Wrap up November in creative style! This week’s roundup of free arts offerings features winter markets, live music, and artist-led talks and exhibitions. Don’t miss out!
Free November 16, 2022 - November 22, 2022 Free This Week You’ve had a relaxing long weekend, the weather is a touch more bearable and you’re raring to go explore some art. If that sounds like you, we’ve got you covered with a fresh new roundup of free arts events.
Visual Art November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022 November Exhibitions The month of November is the perfect time to check out some of the visual art on display around town while also getting a head start on holiday shopping. Read this month’s exhibition roundup and get planning!
Free November 9, 2022 - November 15, 2022 Free This Week Don’t let the snow stop you – get out there this month and enjoy the arts with more free art sales, Free Art Fridays at YYC/LRT, a Block Party in East Village and more. Don’t miss out!
Free November 2, 2022 - November 8, 2022 Free This Week November kicks off with a Flint & Feather and Friends concert, an open house at Quickdraw Animation Society and plenty of arts and craft show and sales. There’s plenty to see and do, so make sure to get out there!
Free October 26, 2022 - November 1, 2022 Free This Week There’s so much arts and culture to check out as we head into Halloween weekend, so cap off your October with these free spooky and not-so-spooky events happening across Calgary!
Free October 19, 2022 - October 25, 2022 Free This Week The week ahead is filled with a variety of free arts experiences. Take a self-guided artists’ studio tour, join a lantern parade, brave, a Halloween book launch and tons more — we’ve got all the details!
Free October 12, 2022 - October 18, 2022 Free This Week From literary celebrations to musical journeys to a discussion on arts and advocacy, check out a range of free events this week. Use our roundup as your guide to getting out there!
September 23, 2022 2020 Economic Impact Assessment of Calgary Arts Development Grant Recipients In 2022, Calgary Arts Development contracted KPMG to independently conduct a revised economic impact assessment of Calgary arts organizations that receive operating grant funding.
March 11, 2022 Organization Structural Change Grant In 2021, Calgary Arts Development engaged Brian Loevner of BLVE Consults to undertake an evaluation and live case study of the Organization Structural Change Grant.
November 2, 2021 Building Experiences in the New Economy Spring 2022 research outcomes are now available from Phase 2 of Stone-Olafson’s ongoing research on how audiences will engage post-pandemic.
November 28, 2022 Calgary Arts Development Grateful for Funding Increase from The City Calgary Arts Development is grateful for a $1 million per year one-time funding increase from The City of Calgary over the next four years (2023 – 2026).
November 21, 2022 Everyone is welcome at our Holiday Open House Please join Calgary Arts Development as we celebrate the season. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones at our Holiday Open House on December 12, 2022.
November 8, 2022 Calgary Arts Development launches Create Calgary magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine, Create Calgary, celebrating the arts and artists of Mohkinsstsis/Calgary.
October 24, 2022 2022 Congress: Imagining the Future Together Register to save your spot at Calgary Arts Development’s 2022 Congress: Imagining the Future Together on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Central Public Library.
October 18, 2022 Creative Spaces Mentoring Network Program The Creative Spaces Mentoring Network is a year-long program for cultural workers focused on strengthening business and management skills needed to oversee, renew and develop creative spaces.
September 26, 2022 2020 Economic Impact Assessment of Calgary Arts Sector Calgary Arts Development’s operating grant recipients generated more than $100 million in value-added and sustained 1,260 jobs through operating expenditures.
Photo of the Month November 29, 2022 #yycLCL November 2022 Local mixed media and collage artist Claudia Lorenz is inspired by themes of home, memories from childhood, feelings of belonging and melancholy. Here she gives us insight into her art making process.
The Storytelling Project November 22, 2022 Sarah Uwadiae Sarah Uwadiae is making her mark on Calgary’s theatre and film community. Learn more about the 2022 RBC Emerging Artist Award recipient’s decision to call Calgary home and her love of storytelling through the arts.
Web Series November 15, 2022 Episode 34 This city is bursting with creativity! In this month’s webisode, learn about an arts organization that champions the craft artists, an artist-run gallery’s efforts towards accessibility, and discover what it means to be a surface designer.
The Storytelling Project November 7, 2022 Sundeep Morrison Actor Sundeep Morrison looks back fondly on their childhood spent in Calgary, discusses their family’s influence on their art, and explores racism in their solo show, Rag Head: An American Story.
The Storytelling Project November 1, 2022 Allan Rosales In this week’s podcast, Allan Rosales discusses his creative path – from artist to art therapist and community connector, to his new role as Community Investment Manager at Calgary Arts Development.
Photo of the Month October 28, 2022 #yycLCL October 2022 Kara Rowley, a teacher and artist who’s passion is finding a way to capture an animal’s essence with her driftwood-inspired paintings, shared this piece on Instagram.
The Storytelling Project October 25, 2022 Jarret Twoyoungmen Filmmaker Jarret Twoyoungmen’s creative journey started early as a daydreamer with a love of films and comic books. Listen to this week’s Indigenous Storytelling podcast to learn more.
Web Series October 18, 2022 Episode 33 This month, meet an up-and-coming special effects makeup artist, explore aging, learn a bit about theatrical masks and enter the world of horror fiction.
The Storytelling Project October 11, 2022 Miguel Cortines Miguel Cortines created the Casa Mexico Foundation in 2009 to share and promote Mexican arts and culture. Tune in to hear his enthusiasm about the arts in the Latin American community.
The Storytelling Project October 4, 2022 Malcolm Lim Acting principal percussionist for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the CEO of Rhythm Mastery, Malcolm Lim fuels his creativity by exploring the rhythms of different cultures.
Photo of the Month September 28, 2022 #yycLCL September 2022 Milena Vasquez shares one of her cyanotype prints created using botanicals and an old photo of her mother from when she was young.
The Storytelling Project September 27, 2022 Troy Emery Twigg A dancer and choreographer, Troy Emery Twigg was always fascinated by the movement of the body as a means of expression, but it took some time before he started using the art form to tell his own stories.
Web Series September 19, 2022 Episode 32 This month, explore a Two-Spirit mural in Kensington, celebrate a songwriter’s country roots, catch up with Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society and celebrate local filmmakers at CIFF.
The Storytelling Project September 13, 2022 Mary Grace Linton After discovering a love of arts in high school, this maker finds joy and satisfaction in painting, paper crafts and playing with Lego. Now she hopes to inspire other to embrace their creativity as well.
Creative Connected Calgary September 12, 2022 Month of the Artist September is the Month of the Artist and to celebrate, we are highlighting some artist profiles from our recent annual report.
