January 24, 2023 We’ve Moved Calgary Arts Development has moved a few blocks west to a new office on the 14th Floor of The Edison building downtown at 150 9th Ave. SW January 24, 2023 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2023 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives. January 18, 2023 Financial Literacy Training You are invited to a free financial literacy workshop presented by Momentum in collaboration with Calgary Arts Development to help support artists. January 6, 2023 Virtual Town Hall Join us on Thursday, January 26, 2023, as we share our strategic directions for 2023 – 2026, and information on our 2023 grant investment programs. January 11, 2023 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey The 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts. 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! November 9, 2022 Create Calgary Magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine: Create Calgary. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Free January 25, 2023 - January 31, 2023 Free This Week January might be ending, but Chinook Blast is just getting started! Check out the free festival events and other fantastic arts offerings around town, from workshops to live music and more. Festival January 27, 2023 - February 12, 2023 Chinook Blast Chinook Blast returns for a third year of celebrating the best of Calgary’s winter in the heart of the city — enjoy live music, light and art installations, theatrical performances, outdoor sport, cultural experiences, night markets and much more! Free January 18, 2023 Free This Week January continues with Year of the Rabbit celebrations, exhibition openings throughout the city and live music to check out. Take a gander at what’s free in the arts this week! Free January 11, 2023 - January 17, 2023 Free This Week Start your year off with a book launch, lunch-hour concert or Lunar New Year celebrations. Whatever you choose, getting out there and supporting the arts community is a great way to begin the year! Visual Art January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023 January Exhibitions A new year brings new exhibitions to enjoy and the chance to catch ongoing exhibitions you may have missed. Use our January visual arts roundup as your guide to getting out there! Free December 21, 2022 - January 10, 2023 Free This Week: Holiday Edition From live concerts to projection mapping to film screenings, there’s still tons of art to experience this holiday season. Send off 2022 and say hello to 2023 with these free events and festivities! Free December 14, 2022 - December 20, 2022 Free This Week As we inch ever closer to the holidays, take some time to celebrate Calgary Public Library’s 110th year, as well as a few live music concerts to ward off winter’s chill. Read this week’s roundup and get planning! Free December 7, 2022 - December 13, 2022 Free This Week From book launches, creative workshops, music, celebrations and more, the coming week is full to the brim with free arts finds you need to check out. Read on to learn more and start planning your next arts outing! Visual Art December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 December Exhibitions & Markets The days grow cold and descend into darkness but don’t worry, evil isn’t afoot, it’s just December and there’s no better time to check out some visual art at an exhibition or holiday market. Read our list and get planning! Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector December 20, 2022 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey Despite a global pandemic and rising inflation pressures, the 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts. 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. 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 January 23, 2023 We’ve Moved! Calgary Arts Development has moved a few blocks west to a new office on the 14th Floor of The Edison building downtown at 150 9th Ave. SW. January 17, 2023 Save the date: Free financial literacy workshop for artists Momentum, in collaboration with Calgary Arts Development, will present a free workshop on March 2, 2023 focused on helping artists with money management. December 21, 2022 Happy Holidays from Calgary Arts Development Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year from Calgary Arts Development. We look forward to working with you and celebrating our city’s arts and creativity in 2023. December 14, 2022 Holiday Office Closure 2022 The Calgary Arts Development offices will be closed from December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023. 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. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city Web Series January 24, 2023 Episode 35 Share some of the highlights from our 2022 Congress with keynote speaker Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Calgary Arts Development President and CEO Patti Pon, Sally Njoroge of the Trico Changemakers Studio and Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster. The Storytelling Project January 17, 2023 Claudia Chagoya Interdisciplinary artist Claudia Chagoya draws inspiration from her home country, using different materials and traditional items that reflect Mexican culture and to explore difficult and complex issues through art. The Storytelling Project January 10, 2023 Jeff de Boer Local artist Jeff de Boer sees his popularity rise thanks to a global feature on his cat and mouse armour in National Geographic. Learn more about his miniature craft in this week’s Storytelling Project. Photo of the Month January 10, 2023 #yycLCL December 2022 Artist Julya Hajnoczky documents the ecosystem, providing a glimpse of the things that live and grow together, especially the tiny things that often go unnoticed, and the deep connections that sustain them. The Storytelling Project December 20, 2022 A year of inspiring Indigenous stories As 2022 comes to a close, hosts Sable Sweetgrass and Cherie McMaster of our Storytelling Podcast: Indigenous Stories reflect on the inspiring artists featured this year, sharing some of their favourite moments and what these artists have taught them. The Storytelling Project December 13, 2022 Wakefield Brewster Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more about Wakefield Brewster’s journey from music to poetry, to becoming an advocate for literacy and being named the city’s Poet Laureate, and much more. The Storytelling Project December 5, 2022 Maezy Reign’s Creative Life Writer, animator, actor, crafter and designer Maezy Reign tells stories representing people we don’t always see on our stages and screens. Learn more about Reign’s path to artistic exploration. 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. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Jan 27 Open I finished a drawing!! 🎉🎉 also why is it so low quality on ig? i have high quality upload enabled and all but it always looks like trash when i upload stuff here. I don't understand. The details under the jaw are a bit lost 🤔 . . . . . . #yyclcl #chanapuri #mauritianartist #artismorisien #cyborg #procreateartist #desiartist #peinturedigitale #yycartist #idkmanimbadatthese #mru #portraitdigital ... 33 6 View Jan 26 Open Our latest episode of the #yycLCL Web Series features some highlights from our 2022 Congress: Imagining the Future Together, held last November. Hear from keynote speaker Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Calgary Arts Development President and CEO Patti Pon, Sally Njoroge of the Trico Changemakers Studio, Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, and others on the role artists play in shaping our future. Watch it now on our website! #yycArts ... 20 0 View Jan 26 Open Pinch me! I came across this photo of our goal board and it’s such a good reminder of where we were just over 5 years ago. We were married and living in my parents basement, dreaming of our future. Every year I write down goals and pin them to a board, and I must say, it works! If you haven’t done this, I highly recommend! #brittneytoughart #brittneytoughartist #watercolorsketch #fabricart #fabriccolors #watercolorartist #watercolourartist #watercolourdesign #canadianartist #yycartist #textilepainter #textileartist #modernquilter #yycLCL #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #textiles #mystoneground #2023goals #artgoals #lifegoals❤️ #artistgoals ... 89 5 View Jan 26 Open A 'Conceptual Portrait ' c.1998 Once again, here I am experimenting with different styles and mediums. Art-making will always be my favourite unfettered adventure. 😊🤺🎨 # adventure #drawing #painting #explore #experiment #inspire #create #flow albertauarts cityofcalgary calgaryisbeautiful tourismcalgary yycarts street_worldartists Albertaculture cgyliving calgaryartsdev #yycLCL #begin ... 37 4 View Jan 26 Open Tape ASMR 🤩 look at those clean lines!! #calgaryartist #canadianartist #albertaartist #localartist #emergingartist #yycartist #yycart #yycarts #artyyc #yycLCL #mural #muralart #muralist #calgarymural #yycmural #yycmurals #calgarymuralist #ladieswhopaint #muralartist #sunset #sunsetmural #sunrise #sunrisemural #asmr #tapeasmr ... 61 4 View Jan 26 Open This was one of the most mesmerizing performances presented by one and only sparqproductionsinc #zignstarstudios #eventphotographers #dancer #yycphotographer #yycportraits #sparqproductions #calgaryphotographer #performance #dancepictures #eventphotography #colorfulphotography #coolpictures #candidshots #calgary #albertacanada #moodphotography #yyclcl calgaryisbeautiful ... 29 3 Load More
January 24, 2023 We’ve Moved Calgary Arts Development has moved a few blocks west to a new office on the 14th Floor of The Edison building downtown at 150 9th Ave. SW
January 24, 2023 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2023 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives.
January 18, 2023 Financial Literacy Training You are invited to a free financial literacy workshop presented by Momentum in collaboration with Calgary Arts Development to help support artists.
January 6, 2023 Virtual Town Hall Join us on Thursday, January 26, 2023, as we share our strategic directions for 2023 – 2026, and information on our 2023 grant investment programs.
January 11, 2023 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey The 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts.
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!
November 9, 2022 Create Calgary Magazine Calgary Arts Development is excited to announce the launch of a new arts magazine: Create Calgary.
Free January 25, 2023 - January 31, 2023 Free This Week January might be ending, but Chinook Blast is just getting started! Check out the free festival events and other fantastic arts offerings around town, from workshops to live music and more.
Festival January 27, 2023 - February 12, 2023 Chinook Blast Chinook Blast returns for a third year of celebrating the best of Calgary’s winter in the heart of the city — enjoy live music, light and art installations, theatrical performances, outdoor sport, cultural experiences, night markets and much more!
Free January 18, 2023 Free This Week January continues with Year of the Rabbit celebrations, exhibition openings throughout the city and live music to check out. Take a gander at what’s free in the arts this week!
Free January 11, 2023 - January 17, 2023 Free This Week Start your year off with a book launch, lunch-hour concert or Lunar New Year celebrations. Whatever you choose, getting out there and supporting the arts community is a great way to begin the year!
Visual Art January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023 January Exhibitions A new year brings new exhibitions to enjoy and the chance to catch ongoing exhibitions you may have missed. Use our January visual arts roundup as your guide to getting out there!
Free December 21, 2022 - January 10, 2023 Free This Week: Holiday Edition From live concerts to projection mapping to film screenings, there’s still tons of art to experience this holiday season. Send off 2022 and say hello to 2023 with these free events and festivities!
Free December 14, 2022 - December 20, 2022 Free This Week As we inch ever closer to the holidays, take some time to celebrate Calgary Public Library’s 110th year, as well as a few live music concerts to ward off winter’s chill. Read this week’s roundup and get planning!
Free December 7, 2022 - December 13, 2022 Free This Week From book launches, creative workshops, music, celebrations and more, the coming week is full to the brim with free arts finds you need to check out. Read on to learn more and start planning your next arts outing!
Visual Art December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 December Exhibitions & Markets The days grow cold and descend into darkness but don’t worry, evil isn’t afoot, it’s just December and there’s no better time to check out some visual art at an exhibition or holiday market. Read our list and get planning!
December 20, 2022 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey Despite a global pandemic and rising inflation pressures, the 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts.
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.
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.
January 23, 2023 We’ve Moved! Calgary Arts Development has moved a few blocks west to a new office on the 14th Floor of The Edison building downtown at 150 9th Ave. SW.
January 17, 2023 Save the date: Free financial literacy workshop for artists Momentum, in collaboration with Calgary Arts Development, will present a free workshop on March 2, 2023 focused on helping artists with money management.
December 21, 2022 Happy Holidays from Calgary Arts Development Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year from Calgary Arts Development. We look forward to working with you and celebrating our city’s arts and creativity in 2023.
December 14, 2022 Holiday Office Closure 2022 The Calgary Arts Development offices will be closed from December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023.
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.
Web Series January 24, 2023 Episode 35 Share some of the highlights from our 2022 Congress with keynote speaker Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Calgary Arts Development President and CEO Patti Pon, Sally Njoroge of the Trico Changemakers Studio and Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster.
The Storytelling Project January 17, 2023 Claudia Chagoya Interdisciplinary artist Claudia Chagoya draws inspiration from her home country, using different materials and traditional items that reflect Mexican culture and to explore difficult and complex issues through art.
The Storytelling Project January 10, 2023 Jeff de Boer Local artist Jeff de Boer sees his popularity rise thanks to a global feature on his cat and mouse armour in National Geographic. Learn more about his miniature craft in this week’s Storytelling Project.
Photo of the Month January 10, 2023 #yycLCL December 2022 Artist Julya Hajnoczky documents the ecosystem, providing a glimpse of the things that live and grow together, especially the tiny things that often go unnoticed, and the deep connections that sustain them.
The Storytelling Project December 20, 2022 A year of inspiring Indigenous stories As 2022 comes to a close, hosts Sable Sweetgrass and Cherie McMaster of our Storytelling Podcast: Indigenous Stories reflect on the inspiring artists featured this year, sharing some of their favourite moments and what these artists have taught them.
The Storytelling Project December 13, 2022 Wakefield Brewster Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more about Wakefield Brewster’s journey from music to poetry, to becoming an advocate for literacy and being named the city’s Poet Laureate, and much more.
The Storytelling Project December 5, 2022 Maezy Reign’s Creative Life Writer, animator, actor, crafter and designer Maezy Reign tells stories representing people we don’t always see on our stages and screens. Learn more about Reign’s path to artistic exploration.
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.