May 3, 2021 Project Grant Program Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for individuals and collectives. February 16, 2021 Get Our Newsletter Want to stay up-to-date with both what we’re working on and what’s going on? Sign up for our newsletter. February 8, 2021 Organization Structural Change Applications are open and 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 Promotion May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021 Online This Month From Mother’s Day offerings to fantastic festivals, this month brings another batch of digital offerings for you to explore! Calgary’s amazing arts community continues to have a ton of online shows and events to check out so stay home and stay safe. Festival April 23, 2021 - May 2, 2021 Calgary Underground Film Festival With 10 days of cutting-edge cinema and inspired special events coming straight to your home, the 18th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival provides the thrills that you have come to expect! Promotion April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021 Online This Month There’s a light at the end of the tunnel with warmer weather ahead and vaccines rolling out but we’re not quite there yet. Thankfully, Calgary’s arts community has a ton of digital offerings for you to explore this April making it easy to stay safe. Promotion March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 Online This Month March 2020 saw Calgary’s theatres go dark, music venues go quiet, and all sorts of planned offerings cancelled indefinitely. But, a year into COVID-19 restrictions, Calgary’s arts community continues to adapt and put on events for you to explore. Festival February 13, 2021 - February 28, 2021 Chinook Blast Launching a new festival during a global pandemic and a polar vortex might seem like an impossible task, but for more than 30 local programming partners, it’s a challenge that epitomizes the can-do Calgary spirit. Promotion February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 Online This Month There might be a chill in the air but you don’t have to bundle up to enjoy these offerings as Calgary’s arts community continues to pump out awesome online events. Go digital and check out these great shows this February! Promotion January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021 Online This Month With a new year and an ongoing fight to bend the curve, Calgary’s arts community continues to pump out quality content—just digitally instead of in person—and you can tune in all month long. Check out these great online events this January! Music December 18, 2020 - January 3, 2021 The Yuletide Sessions Working within the ongoing challenges that the performing arts sector is facing due to COVID-19, Calgary Opera is celebrating its first entry into the realm of digital programming with this virtual holiday concert. Tune in! Promotion December 15, 2020 - December 25, 2020 Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us and many are trying to find the perfect gifts for those we cherish. Luckily, these great offers make it easy to give the gift of arts and culture while supporting the local community at this incredibly important time. 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 5 Results The New Experience Economy April 22, 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 fifth wave of results is now available. Announcements May 5, 2021 Information About COVID-19 Calgary Arts Development has received a number of inquiries about the COVID-19 outbreak. This page is updated regularly with anything that is pertinent to the local arts sector. April 26, 2021 Virtual Town Hall It has been a while since we hosted a virtual town hall and it’s time to share some information with the community about what’s happening at Calgary Arts Development. Join us on May 6, 2021. April 20, 2021 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #7 Join local advocacy groups to discuss relaunch strategies and what is needed to get events, artistic endeavors, and festivals back up and running. The next lunch has been rescheduled to May 6, 2021. March 29, 2021 Anti-Racism Statement We need to confront racism every day. At Calgary Arts Development, we stand firmly against these racist acts and will act in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, Asian, and people of colour. March 22, 2021 Public Art Program Coming to Calgary Arts Development On March 22, 2021, The City of Calgary announced Calgary Arts Development as the future operator for Calgary’s public art program. March 19, 2021 Office Closure While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be observing Good Friday. All staff will be off on April 2, 2021. Have a good and safe break! Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city Photo of the Month May 6, 2021 #yycLCL April 2021 Judy Ruggles is a Calgary-based artist painting inspiration from this and that—she paints, paints, and paints some more. The Storytelling Project May 3, 2021 Lalit Jain Lalit Jain believes yoga provides an avenue to tap into the abundant creativity that resides within each of us, unifying body, breath, and mind. The Storytelling Project April 26, 2021 Gayathri Shukla Gayathri Shukla knows the importance of storytelling and how story crafting allows her to be her authentic self. Tune into this week’s podcast to hear her story. Web Series April 19, 2021 Episode 16 Join Adora Nwofor for another celebration of creative Calgarians who live their most authentic lives while making our city so vibrant. Photo of the Month April 12, 2021 #yycLCL March 2021 Using the unique attributes of watercolour on canvas to her advantage, Linnea Martina’s intention is to spark personal recollections in the viewer. The Storytelling Project March 29, 2021 Jared Tailfeathers Dipping his toes into all sorts of materials, backgrounds, and artistic endeavours, Jared Tailfeathers continues to push forward. Photo of the Month March 19, 2021 #yycLCL February 2021 Tuyen Do shares original pencil drawings and paintings on canvas on Instagram including this in-process shot of a portrait of Grace Kelly. Web Series March 16, 2021 Episode 15 Join Adora Nwofor and meet some uniquely talented Calgarians who are taking their creativity to new heights by diversifying and sharing their skills. The Storytelling Project March 1, 2021 MelVee X Empowering marginalized people and equity-seeking communities, MelVee X is a Black queer multidisciplinary artist. The Storytelling Project February 22, 2021 Kayla Browne Kayla Browne decided that if the choice was to blend in to get along or to take a stand, she was going make architecture a brighter place. Web Series February 16, 2021 Episode 14 Join Adora Nwofor to celebrate those Calgarians who follow inspiration and pursue passion to enjoy the benefits of living creatively. Photo of the Month February 8, 2021 #yycLCL January 2021 Alex Hunt shared this capture of a photographer documenting a piece in her Colour Pop Collection. Read on to learn more! The Storytelling Project January 25, 2021 Colin Menzies Talking about their practice and projects in the worlds of mental health and creativity, tune in to learn about leaning into the arts as a way of wellness. Web Series January 19, 2021 Episode 13 Join Adora Nwofor as we celebrate those Calgarians living their most creative lives along whatever avenue they’re fueled to follow. The Storytelling Project December 14, 2020 Mariya Stokes Combining social consciousness with her artistic career, Mariya Stokes is a local musician and songwriter who cares deeply about her community. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View May 7 Open We are so delighted about this collaboration between dana_prather and rosemary.m7 🌸 They’re working with other super rad artists on Good Grief! as part of Downstage's #StageIt program. Find out more about their #PodPlay on our website (link in bio). Dana and Rosemary began with Downstage as Student Ambassadors in 2019! Now, they’re with us as they create this "personal exploration of what it means to grieve", which will be available online in June. Stay tuned for details about accessing this new work. "Dana and Rosemary put the fun in funeral!" Creative Team Dana Prather, Creator/ Performer Rosemary Morrison, Creator/ Performer Lauren Han, Dramaturg Liz Page, Sound Designer photo of Dana by Isabella Morton photo of Rosemary by Tim Nguyen #Mohkinstsis #yycarts #yyclcl #yyctheatre #GoodGrief #NewWork #NewPlayDevelopment #EmergingArtists #FreshWork ... 40 6 View May 7 Open “JUST KEEP SWIMMIN’” has SOLD. Byron the Grizzly will be shipped to his new home this weekend. ... 8 2 View May 7 Open Turbulence. What a week! Holding onto the big picture took some effort. And daily walks. ... 41 3 View May 7 Open STIᒪᒪ ᑭᒪᗩYIᑎG ᗯITᕼ GᖇEEᑎ 🌿When I was at my daughter's house the other day, she like so many people is working from home, had this beautiful arrangement of silver dollar leaves sitting on her desk. I think they are called that, correct me if I'm wrong. 🌿Anyway, they just called to be painted, and since I seem to be in a green mood, waiting for grass to turn green, leaves on the trees to show themselves, flowers stems to emerge, you get the point...thought I'd continue with a few more green paintings. 🌿No name as yet, if something pops into your head when you look at it, let me know! 😂Just realized I'm wearing a green shirt! ... 36 8 View May 7 Open Scared space project.... 10th day of my progress report mural project near the children’s hospital ... Please stay safe and stay vigilant.... #deneartist #artistsoninstagram #yyc #calgaryarts #treaty7 #usay #yycartist #treaty7artist #nativeamericanartist #nativeartist #tsuutina #tsuutinanation #tsuutinaartist #tsuutinaart #treaty7territory #dene #deneartist #deadly #nativeart #muralist #muralart #nativesmericanart #indigenousart #indigenousartist #draw #yycmural #yycmuralist #yyclcl calgarychildadvocacycentre ... 11 0 View May 6 Open Warrior 2/3. Don’t be fooled, she’d kill you as soon as look at you; and not break a sweat. • • #fantasyart #comicbookart #amazonwarrior #conceptart #concept #drawing #pencildrawing #realisim #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artofinstagram #calgaryartist #calgaryart #yycartist #yycart #yyclcl ... 12 1 Load More
May 3, 2021 Project Grant Program Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for individuals and collectives.
February 16, 2021 Get Our Newsletter Want to stay up-to-date with both what we’re working on and what’s going on? Sign up for our newsletter.
February 8, 2021 Organization Structural Change Applications are open and accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021.
Promotion May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021 Online This Month From Mother’s Day offerings to fantastic festivals, this month brings another batch of digital offerings for you to explore! Calgary’s amazing arts community continues to have a ton of online shows and events to check out so stay home and stay safe.
Festival April 23, 2021 - May 2, 2021 Calgary Underground Film Festival With 10 days of cutting-edge cinema and inspired special events coming straight to your home, the 18th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival provides the thrills that you have come to expect!
Promotion April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021 Online This Month There’s a light at the end of the tunnel with warmer weather ahead and vaccines rolling out but we’re not quite there yet. Thankfully, Calgary’s arts community has a ton of digital offerings for you to explore this April making it easy to stay safe.
Promotion March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 Online This Month March 2020 saw Calgary’s theatres go dark, music venues go quiet, and all sorts of planned offerings cancelled indefinitely. But, a year into COVID-19 restrictions, Calgary’s arts community continues to adapt and put on events for you to explore.
Festival February 13, 2021 - February 28, 2021 Chinook Blast Launching a new festival during a global pandemic and a polar vortex might seem like an impossible task, but for more than 30 local programming partners, it’s a challenge that epitomizes the can-do Calgary spirit.
Promotion February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 Online This Month There might be a chill in the air but you don’t have to bundle up to enjoy these offerings as Calgary’s arts community continues to pump out awesome online events. Go digital and check out these great shows this February!
Promotion January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021 Online This Month With a new year and an ongoing fight to bend the curve, Calgary’s arts community continues to pump out quality content—just digitally instead of in person—and you can tune in all month long. Check out these great online events this January!
Music December 18, 2020 - January 3, 2021 The Yuletide Sessions Working within the ongoing challenges that the performing arts sector is facing due to COVID-19, Calgary Opera is celebrating its first entry into the realm of digital programming with this virtual holiday concert. Tune in!
Promotion December 15, 2020 - December 25, 2020 Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us and many are trying to find the perfect gifts for those we cherish. Luckily, these great offers make it easy to give the gift of arts and culture while supporting the local community at this incredibly important time.
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.
April 22, 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 fifth wave of results is now available.
May 5, 2021 Information About COVID-19 Calgary Arts Development has received a number of inquiries about the COVID-19 outbreak. This page is updated regularly with anything that is pertinent to the local arts sector.
April 26, 2021 Virtual Town Hall It has been a while since we hosted a virtual town hall and it’s time to share some information with the community about what’s happening at Calgary Arts Development. Join us on May 6, 2021.
April 20, 2021 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #7 Join local advocacy groups to discuss relaunch strategies and what is needed to get events, artistic endeavors, and festivals back up and running. The next lunch has been rescheduled to May 6, 2021.
March 29, 2021 Anti-Racism Statement We need to confront racism every day. At Calgary Arts Development, we stand firmly against these racist acts and will act in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, Asian, and people of colour.
March 22, 2021 Public Art Program Coming to Calgary Arts Development On March 22, 2021, The City of Calgary announced Calgary Arts Development as the future operator for Calgary’s public art program.
March 19, 2021 Office Closure While our offices have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020, Calgary Arts Development will be observing Good Friday. All staff will be off on April 2, 2021. Have a good and safe break!
Photo of the Month May 6, 2021 #yycLCL April 2021 Judy Ruggles is a Calgary-based artist painting inspiration from this and that—she paints, paints, and paints some more.
The Storytelling Project May 3, 2021 Lalit Jain Lalit Jain believes yoga provides an avenue to tap into the abundant creativity that resides within each of us, unifying body, breath, and mind.
The Storytelling Project April 26, 2021 Gayathri Shukla Gayathri Shukla knows the importance of storytelling and how story crafting allows her to be her authentic self. Tune into this week’s podcast to hear her story.
Web Series April 19, 2021 Episode 16 Join Adora Nwofor for another celebration of creative Calgarians who live their most authentic lives while making our city so vibrant.
Photo of the Month April 12, 2021 #yycLCL March 2021 Using the unique attributes of watercolour on canvas to her advantage, Linnea Martina’s intention is to spark personal recollections in the viewer.
The Storytelling Project March 29, 2021 Jared Tailfeathers Dipping his toes into all sorts of materials, backgrounds, and artistic endeavours, Jared Tailfeathers continues to push forward.
Photo of the Month March 19, 2021 #yycLCL February 2021 Tuyen Do shares original pencil drawings and paintings on canvas on Instagram including this in-process shot of a portrait of Grace Kelly.
Web Series March 16, 2021 Episode 15 Join Adora Nwofor and meet some uniquely talented Calgarians who are taking their creativity to new heights by diversifying and sharing their skills.
The Storytelling Project March 1, 2021 MelVee X Empowering marginalized people and equity-seeking communities, MelVee X is a Black queer multidisciplinary artist.
The Storytelling Project February 22, 2021 Kayla Browne Kayla Browne decided that if the choice was to blend in to get along or to take a stand, she was going make architecture a brighter place.
Web Series February 16, 2021 Episode 14 Join Adora Nwofor to celebrate those Calgarians who follow inspiration and pursue passion to enjoy the benefits of living creatively.
Photo of the Month February 8, 2021 #yycLCL January 2021 Alex Hunt shared this capture of a photographer documenting a piece in her Colour Pop Collection. Read on to learn more!
The Storytelling Project January 25, 2021 Colin Menzies Talking about their practice and projects in the worlds of mental health and creativity, tune in to learn about leaning into the arts as a way of wellness.
Web Series January 19, 2021 Episode 13 Join Adora Nwofor as we celebrate those Calgarians living their most creative lives along whatever avenue they’re fueled to follow.
The Storytelling Project December 14, 2020 Mariya Stokes Combining social consciousness with her artistic career, Mariya Stokes is a local musician and songwriter who cares deeply about her community.
