July 1, 2019 Individual Artist Program Designed to support the artist’s overall practice, proposals are due August 6, 2019. July 1, 2019 Organizational Access Program The application deadline for Phase 2 organizations is September 9, 2019. June 24, 2019 Accountability Report 2018 Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. June 24, 2019 Arts in Action Arts in Action YYC captures stories and data about how arts build a city. Read and share at artsaction.ca. May 11, 2019 SpaceFinder Alberta SpaceFinder links organizations with space to rent with those who need space. Its free to list and free to search. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Festival July 20, 2019 - July 27, 2019 Garden Festival Bigger and better than ever, you need to head to the Lougheed House for this free summer festival. With six days of programming in the heart of the Beltline, it’s your chance to enjoy concerts, games, tours, live performances, and so much more. Free July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 Free This Week Post Stampede might seem like a quiet time for our city, but that’s certainly not the case. Summer ramps into high gear with tons of concerts, pop-up events, festivals, and more, here’s what we’re checking out this week! Free July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 Free This Week Money can be a bit tight this week with big ticket events like the Stampede taking place, but there’s still tons to do without spending a buck. From concerts and pancake breakfasts to festivals and art receptions, you can take your pick! Festival July 5, 2019 - July 14, 2019 Calgary Stampede From food to music, agriculture to rodeo, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is bound to amaze. This year’s Calgary Stampede is home to a stellar lineup of events, so make the most of it with these tips and not-to-be-missed attractions. Free July 3, 2019 - July 9, 2019 Free This Week With the Calgary Stampede just around the corner, the free offerings for the week have a distinct western feel. But if country music and pancakes aren’t your thing, why not hit up a classical raga concert or a performance piece? Festival July 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 Summer Festivals With over 40 festivals taking place between now and the end of September, there’s something new to check out every weekend—it’s a festival paradise. Grab your calendar and start planning, it’s going to be an amazing season! Visual Art July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019 July Exhibitions If you haven’t had a chance to get to know Calgary’s awesome visual arts community, this summer offers you a great time to do so. With a mix of ongoing exhibitions and special events, there’s plenty to see and do. We can’t wait to explore this July. Festival July 1, 2019 Canada Day The City of Calgary has once again partnered with dozens of local cultural organizations to program a day filled with fun, family-friendly, and free events taking place on July 1. Find our can’t miss highlights of the day here. Theatre June 28, 2019 - September 1, 2019 Legends of Country If there’s one thing that Stage West Calgary does really, really well, it’s the dinner theatre’s original tribute shows. And this summer sees country take the spotlight—just in time for the Stampede. It’s sure to stir up fond memories for any fan. 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. Our Framework A sustainable and resilient arts sector January 4, 2019 Strategic Framework In 2018, City Council approved a transformational increase to Calgary Arts Development’s base grant from the current $6.4M to $12.4M in 2019 and an additional $1M added to the base each year until 2022. Announcements June 26, 2019 New Board Members With five new board members including a new chair, Calgary Arts Development would like to welcome Brian Frank, Sophia Lebessis, Kathleen McNally-Leitch, Chima Nkemdirim, and Caitlyn Ducasse. June 25, 2019 First Flip Stampede Breakfast It’s time to holster a hotcake, Calgary! Help us kick off the 2019 Calgary Stampede at the First Flip Stampede Breakfast on July 4. Join us from 7:30 to 10:30am outside the TELUS Convention Centre. June 22, 2019 Summer Hours The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on Fridays throughout July and August, as well as July 1 for Canada Day and August 5 for Heritage Day. Be sure to enjoy some of Calgary’s summer festivals! June 21, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on July 1, 2019 for Canada Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on July 2. June 12, 2019 Report to Community Our Report to Community is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who let us know they are coming. We can’t wait to see you at the Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons on June 25, 2019. June 11, 2019 Individual Artist Program Interested in applying to the Individual Artist Program? Calgary Arts Development is offering two information sessions this July. RSVP to learn more about the guidelines and application process. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project July 15, 2019 Canada Day Canada Day has come and gone but Lanre Ajayi has some beautiful moments to share with you. Enjoy this special edition of My City Speaks To Me. Photo of the Month July 10, 2019 #yycLCL June 2019 One of five intersection murals soon to be completed in the community, the Crescent Heights Community Association shared this awesome shot. Arts in Action YYC July 9, 2019 WordsWorth A summer camp for language lovers, WordsWorth participants use the Kananaskis woods to fuel imaginations as they write the stories of their lives. The Storytelling Project July 2, 2019 Wunmi Idowu The founder and director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre, Wunmi Idowu began performing traditional African dance styles at the age of three. The Storytelling Project June 23, 2019 Heritage Park Heritage Park is a gem hidden from plain sight. Go behind-the-scenes of this historical treasure trove in this special four-part series of My City Speaks To Me. Photo of the Month June 22, 2019 #yycLCL May 2019 A snapshot of Montessori magic with Paula Timm leading the way, cSPACE Projects shared this awesome shot from its recent AGM. The Storytelling Project June 18, 2019 Suza Singh Suza Singh, a Calgary-based action film director and screenwriter, was preparing to make her third film when she had an epiphany. The Storytelling Project June 3, 2019 John Fluevog Lanre Ajayi visits John Fluevog’s Calgary store to talk about the brand’s history and eclectic designs in this edition of My City Speaks To Me. The Storytelling Project May 27, 2019 Sri Anagha Datta Society Lalitha Dwivedula and Shailesh Bhagawatula chat about the Natyanjali Dance Festival of Canada and the importance of cultural and artistic exchange. The Storytelling Project May 21, 2019 Kenna Burima Becoming a mom almost two years ago didn’t inhibit Calgary singer songwriter Kenna Burima’s creative life. It expanded it. Photo of the Month May 13, 2019 #yycLCL April 2019 Nick Heazell shared this collage of sketches he created while waiting at the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. The Storytelling Project May 7, 2019 Minas Brazilian Steakhouse Lanre Ajayi swings by Minas Brazilian Steakhouse to talk about flavours of home and a sense of belonging in this edition of My City Speaks To Me. The Storytelling Project April 29, 2019 JD Derbyshire An artist, writer, educator, and inclusive designer, JD Derbyshire’s background gives her unique tools to look at the complexity of the world. The Storytelling Project April 23, 2019 Rita Sirignano Sometimes, the route through a creative life takes a couple twists and turns that the person living it didn’t see coming—like Rita Sirignano’s. Photo of the Month April 23, 2019 #yycLCL March 2019 Rachael Gingell has discovered that allowing the creative to take root and thrive in life takes more than an aptitude, desire or interest. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre Load More
July 1, 2019 Individual Artist Program Designed to support the artist’s overall practice, proposals are due August 6, 2019.
July 1, 2019 Organizational Access Program The application deadline for Phase 2 organizations is September 9, 2019.
June 24, 2019 Accountability Report 2018 Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians.
June 24, 2019 Arts in Action Arts in Action YYC captures stories and data about how arts build a city. Read and share at artsaction.ca.
May 11, 2019 SpaceFinder Alberta SpaceFinder links organizations with space to rent with those who need space. Its free to list and free to search.
Festival July 20, 2019 - July 27, 2019 Garden Festival Bigger and better than ever, you need to head to the Lougheed House for this free summer festival. With six days of programming in the heart of the Beltline, it’s your chance to enjoy concerts, games, tours, live performances, and so much more.
Free July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 Free This Week Post Stampede might seem like a quiet time for our city, but that’s certainly not the case. Summer ramps into high gear with tons of concerts, pop-up events, festivals, and more, here’s what we’re checking out this week!
Free July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 Free This Week Money can be a bit tight this week with big ticket events like the Stampede taking place, but there’s still tons to do without spending a buck. From concerts and pancake breakfasts to festivals and art receptions, you can take your pick!
Festival July 5, 2019 - July 14, 2019 Calgary Stampede From food to music, agriculture to rodeo, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is bound to amaze. This year’s Calgary Stampede is home to a stellar lineup of events, so make the most of it with these tips and not-to-be-missed attractions.
Free July 3, 2019 - July 9, 2019 Free This Week With the Calgary Stampede just around the corner, the free offerings for the week have a distinct western feel. But if country music and pancakes aren’t your thing, why not hit up a classical raga concert or a performance piece?
Festival July 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 Summer Festivals With over 40 festivals taking place between now and the end of September, there’s something new to check out every weekend—it’s a festival paradise. Grab your calendar and start planning, it’s going to be an amazing season!
Visual Art July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019 July Exhibitions If you haven’t had a chance to get to know Calgary’s awesome visual arts community, this summer offers you a great time to do so. With a mix of ongoing exhibitions and special events, there’s plenty to see and do. We can’t wait to explore this July.
Festival July 1, 2019 Canada Day The City of Calgary has once again partnered with dozens of local cultural organizations to program a day filled with fun, family-friendly, and free events taking place on July 1. Find our can’t miss highlights of the day here.
Theatre June 28, 2019 - September 1, 2019 Legends of Country If there’s one thing that Stage West Calgary does really, really well, it’s the dinner theatre’s original tribute shows. And this summer sees country take the spotlight—just in time for the Stampede. It’s sure to stir up fond memories for any fan.
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.
January 4, 2019 Strategic Framework In 2018, City Council approved a transformational increase to Calgary Arts Development’s base grant from the current $6.4M to $12.4M in 2019 and an additional $1M added to the base each year until 2022.
June 26, 2019 New Board Members With five new board members including a new chair, Calgary Arts Development would like to welcome Brian Frank, Sophia Lebessis, Kathleen McNally-Leitch, Chima Nkemdirim, and Caitlyn Ducasse.
June 25, 2019 First Flip Stampede Breakfast It’s time to holster a hotcake, Calgary! Help us kick off the 2019 Calgary Stampede at the First Flip Stampede Breakfast on July 4. Join us from 7:30 to 10:30am outside the TELUS Convention Centre.
June 22, 2019 Summer Hours The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on Fridays throughout July and August, as well as July 1 for Canada Day and August 5 for Heritage Day. Be sure to enjoy some of Calgary’s summer festivals!
June 21, 2019 Office Closure The Calgary Arts Development office will be closed on July 1, 2019 for Canada Day. We hope you have a full and fun long weekend with your friends and family. Our office reopens on July 2.
June 12, 2019 Report to Community Our Report to Community is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who let us know they are coming. We can’t wait to see you at the Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons on June 25, 2019.
June 11, 2019 Individual Artist Program Interested in applying to the Individual Artist Program? Calgary Arts Development is offering two information sessions this July. RSVP to learn more about the guidelines and application process.
The Storytelling Project July 15, 2019 Canada Day Canada Day has come and gone but Lanre Ajayi has some beautiful moments to share with you. Enjoy this special edition of My City Speaks To Me.
Photo of the Month July 10, 2019 #yycLCL June 2019 One of five intersection murals soon to be completed in the community, the Crescent Heights Community Association shared this awesome shot.
Arts in Action YYC July 9, 2019 WordsWorth A summer camp for language lovers, WordsWorth participants use the Kananaskis woods to fuel imaginations as they write the stories of their lives.
The Storytelling Project July 2, 2019 Wunmi Idowu The founder and director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre, Wunmi Idowu began performing traditional African dance styles at the age of three.
The Storytelling Project June 23, 2019 Heritage Park Heritage Park is a gem hidden from plain sight. Go behind-the-scenes of this historical treasure trove in this special four-part series of My City Speaks To Me.
Photo of the Month June 22, 2019 #yycLCL May 2019 A snapshot of Montessori magic with Paula Timm leading the way, cSPACE Projects shared this awesome shot from its recent AGM.
The Storytelling Project June 18, 2019 Suza Singh Suza Singh, a Calgary-based action film director and screenwriter, was preparing to make her third film when she had an epiphany.
The Storytelling Project June 3, 2019 John Fluevog Lanre Ajayi visits John Fluevog’s Calgary store to talk about the brand’s history and eclectic designs in this edition of My City Speaks To Me.
The Storytelling Project May 27, 2019 Sri Anagha Datta Society Lalitha Dwivedula and Shailesh Bhagawatula chat about the Natyanjali Dance Festival of Canada and the importance of cultural and artistic exchange.
The Storytelling Project May 21, 2019 Kenna Burima Becoming a mom almost two years ago didn’t inhibit Calgary singer songwriter Kenna Burima’s creative life. It expanded it.
Photo of the Month May 13, 2019 #yycLCL April 2019 Nick Heazell shared this collage of sketches he created while waiting at the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois.
The Storytelling Project May 7, 2019 Minas Brazilian Steakhouse Lanre Ajayi swings by Minas Brazilian Steakhouse to talk about flavours of home and a sense of belonging in this edition of My City Speaks To Me.
The Storytelling Project April 29, 2019 JD Derbyshire An artist, writer, educator, and inclusive designer, JD Derbyshire’s background gives her unique tools to look at the complexity of the world.
The Storytelling Project April 23, 2019 Rita Sirignano Sometimes, the route through a creative life takes a couple twists and turns that the person living it didn’t see coming—like Rita Sirignano’s.
Photo of the Month April 23, 2019 #yycLCL March 2019 Rachael Gingell has discovered that allowing the creative to take root and thrive in life takes more than an aptitude, desire or interest.
