January 11, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant The Artist Development Microgrant is now open. Applications are accepted until February 16, 2021. December 1, 2020 Nominations Now Open Nominations are open for the 2021 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards. Submit by January 15, 2021. September 15, 2020 Cultural Vitality Fund Donate to Calgary Arts Foundation’s new fund and help support Calgary’s artists and arts workers. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year 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. Theatre December 12, 2020 - January 31, 2021 Annie The Musical After being put on hold due to new COVID-19 regulations in Alberta, StoryBook Theatre has managed to get its production of Annie The Musical online, just in time for the holiday season! Grab your tickets, tune in with the family, and enjoy. Theatre December 11, 2020 - December 31, 2020 A Christmas Carol Theatre Calgary presents a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic that you can enjoy in the safety and comfort of your own surroundings. This re-imagined filmed production is sure to fill the hearts of young and old with the spirit of Christmas. Theatre December 4, 2020 - December 20, 2020 Naughty… but Nice! (Seven’s On Screen) Everyone’s favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration goes digital with an on-demand recording that integrates live performances with music videos and even an animated short. Theatre December 3, 2020 - December 31, 2020 The Wizard of Oz A brand-new commission by playwright Andrew Scanlon and directed by Haysam Kadri, Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to invite audiences to a special live-stream reading of the classic tale. Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz. Festival November 25, 2020 - December 1, 2020 CUFF.Docs Slated to be the biggest one yet, CUFF might have had to make a last-minute decision to cancel all its Globe Cinema screenings in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers, but 19 selections are waiting for you to watch online. Festival November 19, 2020 - November 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta. 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 3 Results The New Experience Economy November 20, 2020 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 third wave of results is now available. Announcements January 15, 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. January 5, 2021 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #4 Discussing streaming platforms and how artists and organizations have had to pivot to presenting content online, join RISE UP Calgary on January 21, 2021 for its next Relaunch Lunch. January 5, 2021 SpaceFinder Alberta Replacement Calgary Arts Development is extending the deadline for its request for proposals for replacing SpaceFinder Alberta. Submit by January 18, 2021. December 17, 2020 A Message from Patti Pon 2020 has been quite a year! Patti Pon, Calgary Arts Development’s President & CEO, shares a holiday greeting and an invite to celebrate on the longest night of what seems like the longest year ever. December 8, 2020 Holiday Office Closure While our offices have been shut to the public since March, Calgary Arts Development will be closed from December 18, 2020 to January 3, 2021. Contact us if you need any assistance before the holidays. December 7, 2020 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #3 At 12:00pm on December 17, 2020, RISE UP Calgary discusses the concept behind the Hotels Live Balcony Concert Series. Register today and learn more about its events and what is to come. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city 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. Web Series December 8, 2020 Episode 12 Today we learn how to drop a beat, we’ll discover what digital projection mapping is, and we’ll visit some spectacular light displays. The Storytelling Project December 4, 2020 Leighton Art Centre In exploring the creative world and living a creative life, Lanre Ajayi takes on a piece of Alberta’s history. Tune into My City Speaks To Me. Web Series November 24, 2020 Episode 11 Join Adora Nwofor as we feature the world’s youngest sitar player, a French horn player who also has a knitting podcast, and so much more. Creative Connected Calgary November 20, 2020 Angel Sanderson & Alex Manitopyes These partners have created and developed a successful, dynamic, and fashion forward business. Creative Connected Calgary November 19, 2020 Glenna Cardinal & Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse This mother and son duo of creative powerhouses have spent their lives making and creating things. Creative Connected Calgary November 18, 2020 Stoney Nakoda AV Club A youth run arts production and storytelling society, the Stoney Nakoda AV Club believes in the potential of youth and the power of story. Creative Connected Calgary November 17, 2020 Sandra Sutter Sandra Sutter has been part of the Calgary arts scene for many years, sharing her powerful voice and music in music venues across this city. Creative Connected Calgary November 16, 2020 Kelli Morning Bull Kelli Morning Bull is a Piikani filmmaker of exceptional skill and talent. Learn about her practice and her recent film, Treaty Money. Creative Connected Calgary November 16, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to highlight a handful of projects that were funded in 2019. The Storytelling Project November 16, 2020 The GRAND Go behind the scenes with Lanre Ajayi and My City Speaks To Me to explore the beautiful architecture and amazing history of The GRAND. Web Series November 9, 2020 Episode 10 The arts might have had to pivot thanks to a global pandemic but Calgary companies are not letting that stop the creative juices from flowing. The Storytelling Project November 3, 2020 Cesar Cala Working to make life better for all Calgarians, Cesar Cala believes in the power of ordinary people making extraordinary change. Web Series October 28, 2020 Episode 9 Bringing community together through creative living, on this episode we colour in Currie and get creepy with Calgarians who take Halloween to another level. The Storytelling Project October 20, 2020 Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede might have been cancelled but that didn’t mean that the grounds were quiet. Join Lanre Ajayi for this behind-the-scenes look. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Jan 16 Open Bloom - Nooks & Crannies I / 19•07•20 ... 3 1 View Jan 16 Open The weekend is here! I would love to just lay in bed all morning but with small kiddos we are up EARLY. Weekends are for French toast, skating at the local outdoor rink and making home improvements. I’ll be setting up our front porch Valentine’s Day decor this morning and hopefully up in the Studio in the afternoon to work on my ‘dots’. What are your weekend plans? #contemporaryart #artoftheday #artwork #modernart #instaartist #yyc ... 26 9 View Jan 15 Open Cube no.1 // This is CUBE. It is a personal exploration of emotional states as they relate to re-learning how the world worked in 2020. Isolation, anxiety, existentialism, and claustrophobia examined through dance and movement; exacerbated and distorted through use of an ultra wide angle lens. An un-reality developed to look inward. Some of the most personal work I’ve created to date. I hope it resonates for you. 📸 timnguyen.co with cindy.ansah #wideangle #wideanglelens #nikon1424 #studiophotography #dancephotography #dance #dancer #dancersofinstagram #dancephotography #yyc #yyclcl #yycartist #timnguyen #timnguyenco #yycphotographer #yycsmallbusiness #calgaryphotographer #calgaryartist #photoshop #photoshopart #compositing ... 163 25 View Jan 15 Open Throwback to when we made a toy named Mr.Jonez. I imagined he was a happy fellow, not realizing he was un-living in an apocalypse. Photo by Ashley A . . . #zombie #zombieapocalypse #toy #arttoy #brains #undead #apocalypse #art #artwork #artist #yycart #yyclcl #yyc ... 18 0 View Jan 15 Open Be sure to follow HPRodeo for the latest new video from the artists you love. It looks like it is going to be a....Starry Night, tonight as our next artist takes over HPRodeo today! After the hit, bliss (the birthday party play), premiered at the 2020 #HPRodeo, Jamie Dunsdon is back in the house! With Tools of the Trade, this Calgary based artist is a director, creator, the Artistic Director of Verb Theatre, and the Artistic Producer of Calgary Young People's Theatre. An all new video is about to drop this afternoon on HPRodeo as part of 35 For 35 - Who Are You Now? #yycarts #yycthingstodo #calgaryarts #yyclcl #livetheatre #performingarts #verbtheatre VerbTheatre jamiedunsdon ... 48 0 View Jan 15 Open Chinese New Year is on Feb 12, when we’ll say bye to the 🐀 and hello to the 🐃 (which also happens to be my animal sign 💁🏻♀️). Characteristics of the Ox: Hardworking, honest, logical and kind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💾 Would love for you to save this post (and then it’ll be super easy to find/share on Feb 12 🏮). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My fondest CNY experiences as a kid include ripping around my grandparents house with my cousins, eating my weight in Chinese food, hoarding pomelo, and my grandma acting so secretive when slipping me a small red envelop as if to say ‘don’t tell your parents’ 🧧😂❤️. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🛍 #Society6 and #Etsy shop links in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2021 #yearoftheox #yyc #chinesezodiac #yycartist #yycLCL #yycart #artoftheday #artofinstagram #illustration #illustrationoftheday #society6community #ladieswhodesign society6community society6 #illustrationhowl #creativewomen #womenofillustration #socfeature #picame #ballpit #ballpitmag #illustrationartists #creativeasswomen #womenillustration #alltheseillustrations #womenwhoillustrate illustration_daily #asiansofcreation #girlsmakingmagic creativewomencommunity womenillustration girlsmakingmagic ladieswhodesign ... 106 9 Load More
January 11, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant The Artist Development Microgrant is now open. Applications are accepted until February 16, 2021.
December 1, 2020 Nominations Now Open Nominations are open for the 2021 Cultural Leaders Legacy Artist Awards. Submit by January 15, 2021.
September 15, 2020 Cultural Vitality Fund Donate to Calgary Arts Foundation’s new fund and help support Calgary’s artists and arts workers.
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.
Theatre December 12, 2020 - January 31, 2021 Annie The Musical After being put on hold due to new COVID-19 regulations in Alberta, StoryBook Theatre has managed to get its production of Annie The Musical online, just in time for the holiday season! Grab your tickets, tune in with the family, and enjoy.
Theatre December 11, 2020 - December 31, 2020 A Christmas Carol Theatre Calgary presents a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic that you can enjoy in the safety and comfort of your own surroundings. This re-imagined filmed production is sure to fill the hearts of young and old with the spirit of Christmas.
Theatre December 4, 2020 - December 20, 2020 Naughty… but Nice! (Seven’s On Screen) Everyone’s favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration goes digital with an on-demand recording that integrates live performances with music videos and even an animated short.
Theatre December 3, 2020 - December 31, 2020 The Wizard of Oz A brand-new commission by playwright Andrew Scanlon and directed by Haysam Kadri, Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to invite audiences to a special live-stream reading of the classic tale. Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz.
Festival November 25, 2020 - December 1, 2020 CUFF.Docs Slated to be the biggest one yet, CUFF might have had to make a last-minute decision to cancel all its Globe Cinema screenings in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers, but 19 selections are waiting for you to watch online.
Festival November 19, 2020 - November 29, 2020 GIRAF Animation Festival The Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival celebrates the spirit of independent, underground, and experimental animation—and the 16th annual offering is being held online and on demand for audiences from across Alberta.
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.
November 20, 2020 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 third wave of results is now available.
January 15, 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.
January 5, 2021 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #4 Discussing streaming platforms and how artists and organizations have had to pivot to presenting content online, join RISE UP Calgary on January 21, 2021 for its next Relaunch Lunch.
January 5, 2021 SpaceFinder Alberta Replacement Calgary Arts Development is extending the deadline for its request for proposals for replacing SpaceFinder Alberta. Submit by January 18, 2021.
December 17, 2020 A Message from Patti Pon 2020 has been quite a year! Patti Pon, Calgary Arts Development’s President & CEO, shares a holiday greeting and an invite to celebrate on the longest night of what seems like the longest year ever.
December 8, 2020 Holiday Office Closure While our offices have been shut to the public since March, Calgary Arts Development will be closed from December 18, 2020 to January 3, 2021. Contact us if you need any assistance before the holidays.
December 7, 2020 RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #3 At 12:00pm on December 17, 2020, RISE UP Calgary discusses the concept behind the Hotels Live Balcony Concert Series. Register today and learn more about its events and what is to come.
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.
Web Series December 8, 2020 Episode 12 Today we learn how to drop a beat, we’ll discover what digital projection mapping is, and we’ll visit some spectacular light displays.
The Storytelling Project December 4, 2020 Leighton Art Centre In exploring the creative world and living a creative life, Lanre Ajayi takes on a piece of Alberta’s history. Tune into My City Speaks To Me.
Web Series November 24, 2020 Episode 11 Join Adora Nwofor as we feature the world’s youngest sitar player, a French horn player who also has a knitting podcast, and so much more.
Creative Connected Calgary November 20, 2020 Angel Sanderson & Alex Manitopyes These partners have created and developed a successful, dynamic, and fashion forward business.
Creative Connected Calgary November 19, 2020 Glenna Cardinal & Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse This mother and son duo of creative powerhouses have spent their lives making and creating things.
Creative Connected Calgary November 18, 2020 Stoney Nakoda AV Club A youth run arts production and storytelling society, the Stoney Nakoda AV Club believes in the potential of youth and the power of story.
Creative Connected Calgary November 17, 2020 Sandra Sutter Sandra Sutter has been part of the Calgary arts scene for many years, sharing her powerful voice and music in music venues across this city.
Creative Connected Calgary November 16, 2020 Kelli Morning Bull Kelli Morning Bull is a Piikani filmmaker of exceptional skill and talent. Learn about her practice and her recent film, Treaty Money.
Creative Connected Calgary November 16, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to highlight a handful of projects that were funded in 2019.
The Storytelling Project November 16, 2020 The GRAND Go behind the scenes with Lanre Ajayi and My City Speaks To Me to explore the beautiful architecture and amazing history of The GRAND.
Web Series November 9, 2020 Episode 10 The arts might have had to pivot thanks to a global pandemic but Calgary companies are not letting that stop the creative juices from flowing.
The Storytelling Project November 3, 2020 Cesar Cala Working to make life better for all Calgarians, Cesar Cala believes in the power of ordinary people making extraordinary change.
Web Series October 28, 2020 Episode 9 Bringing community together through creative living, on this episode we colour in Currie and get creepy with Calgarians who take Halloween to another level.
The Storytelling Project October 20, 2020 Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede might have been cancelled but that didn’t mean that the grounds were quiet. Join Lanre Ajayi for this behind-the-scenes look.
