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 26, 2019 - August 5, 2019 Historic Calgary Week Calling history buffs and all who love a good yarn. Historic Calgary Week returns for the 29th year as Chinook Country Historical Society highlights Calgary’s cultural history with talks, walks, concerts, tours, lessons, and so much more. Festival July 25, 2019 - July 28, 2019 Calgary Folk Music Festival Always a summer favourite, this genre-defying, continent-linking festival is back with another amazing lineup. Add in the fact that 2019 marks a huge milestone and you certainly won’t want to miss it! Free July 24, 2019 - July 30, 2019 Free This Week With a very busy week ahead, top up your calendar with these fantastic events. You can even get your festival fill with free programming from the Calgary Blues Music Association, the Calgary Arab Festival, and the Calgary Folk Music Festival! 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! 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. New Report Calgary Economic Development July 22, 2019 Economic and Strategic Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province. Announcements July 22, 2019 Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province. Read the keyfindings here. 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. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city Arts in Action YYC July 23, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival It was a Friday night screening, but for Steve Schroeder, it was everything a film festival could be. 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. 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 26, 2019 - August 5, 2019 Historic Calgary Week Calling history buffs and all who love a good yarn. Historic Calgary Week returns for the 29th year as Chinook Country Historical Society highlights Calgary’s cultural history with talks, walks, concerts, tours, lessons, and so much more.
Festival July 25, 2019 - July 28, 2019 Calgary Folk Music Festival Always a summer favourite, this genre-defying, continent-linking festival is back with another amazing lineup. Add in the fact that 2019 marks a huge milestone and you certainly won’t want to miss it!
Free July 24, 2019 - July 30, 2019 Free This Week With a very busy week ahead, top up your calendar with these fantastic events. You can even get your festival fill with free programming from the Calgary Blues Music Association, the Calgary Arab Festival, and the Calgary Folk Music Festival!
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!
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.
July 22, 2019 Economic and Strategic Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province.
July 22, 2019 Calgary’s Creative Industries A 2019 report by the Conference Board of Canada confirms Calgary’s creative industries contribute substantial economic and social impacts to the city and the province. Read the keyfindings here.
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.
Arts in Action YYC July 23, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival It was a Friday night screening, but for Steve Schroeder, it was everything a film festival could be.
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.
