September 13, 2023 Commitment to Equity Town Hall The third part of our Racial Equity Town Halls, Toyin Oladele hosts guests Kadra Yusuf, of EMMEDIA and CONTRA, a director, producer, musician, curator and creative strategist. September 13, 2023 You’re Invited You’re invited to join Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at the 2023 Celebration for the Arts on October 18, 2023. September 20, 2023 Opening Soon Looking to give your community a public art boost? Applications open soon for our Community-Run Public Art Microgrant. September 13, 2023 Guidelines Released This program recognizes that public art opportunities can come from grassroots ideas that are initiated and led by communities. August 17, 2023 Window Galleries partnership with NaAC Calgary Arts Development is partnering with the National accessArts Centre for our Open Spaces exhibit. August 16, 2023 Map Highlights In 2023, Calgary Arts Development undertook a mapping exercise to visualize where spaces being used for arts programming are found across Calgary and beyond. What's On in Calgary Stay up to date with arts and culture events throughout the year Family September 30, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation From art exhibitions, film screenings, theatrical productions, talks, markets and more, take part in some of the many events being held to mark this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Free September 27, 2023 - October 3, 2023 Free This Week As we wrap up September and head into a new month, make sure to check out a number of free events from live music to workshops to visual art taking place, as well as tons of ways to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation! Free September 20, 2023 - September 26, 2023 Free This Week As we head into Autumn, check out a number of free arts offerings over the coming week from live music to exhibition openings to hands-on workshops. Read the roundup to learn more! Free September 13, 2023 - September 19, 2023 Free This Week It’s an exciting week ahead when it comes to art with both fan-favourite festivals like Beakerhead and intriguing new entries like LobbyFest in store! Check them out alongside an array of markets, concerts and visual art. Free September 6, 2023 - September 12, 2023 Free This Week A new week brings a fresh selection of free events to savour. Enjoy everything from live music to visual art this week – take a look at what’s on and be sure to get out there! Free August 30, 2023 - September 5, 2023 Free This Week Embrace the joy of art and usher in September with an array of free arts events, including live music, markets and the annual Pride Parade and Festival! Visual Art September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 September Exhibitions Venture out and immerse yourself in art at several exhibitions at local galleries this September. Read our roundup and be sure to check them out! Free August 23, 2023 Free This Week Discover an array of creativity without spending a dime — this week’s free arts roundup promises to enrich your week with live music, festival offerings and much more! Free August 16, 2023 - August 22, 2023 Free This Week There’s no way better spend your August than by being outside, and this week’s roundup of free arts offerings has plenty of that in store with outdoor concerts, movie screenings, theatre performances, markets and more! Research Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector August 9, 2023 Arts and Culture Spaces This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as well as how it relates to key resources like transportation, and how land use is defined across Calgary. June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development. New Resource Phase Two Research Outcomes April 13, 2023 Building Experiences in the New Economy Winter 2023 research outcomes are now available from Stone-Olafson’s ongoing study of how audiences are engaging with live experiences. Announcements September 7, 2023 Racial Equity in the Workplace II: Video and Transcripts On August 24, 2023, we hosted the second in a series of virtual town halls focused on Racial Equity in the Workplace. Watch the video recording and read the transcript of this session. September 5, 2023 Racial Equity in the Workplace III Racial Equity in the Workplace III is a virtual town hall hosted by Toyin Oladele and focused on the challenges that BIPOC arts leaders have had getting hired in the arts community. September 5, 2023 Office Closure for Staff Retreat Our office will be closed on Friday, September 8, 2023 for a Calgary Arts Development staff retreat where will be planning ahead for 2024. August 29, 2023 Office Closure for Labour Day Our staff will be off and the office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labour Day. We hope you enjoy a long weekend filled with festivals, theatre, film, dance, music and more. August 21, 2023 With You With Pride Murals Revealed Rogers together with Shaw commissioned four temporary art murals by four LGBTQ2S+ or BIPOC artists or artist teams for the four corner entrances of Memorial Park in celebration of Calgary Pride 2023. August 14, 2023 Calgary Arts Development Board Candidates Calgary Arts Development is recruiting a number of new members to our board of directors. Applications accepted until September 30, 2023 at 4pm MT. Living a Creative Life Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city The Storytelling Project September 26, 2023 Sarah Good Medicine DJ, aspiring B-girl and trans artist Sarah Good Medicine finds it’s often easier to communicate through rap than through conversation. Hear more in this week’s Indigenous Stories podcast. Web Series September 19, 2023 Episode 43 In this episode we meet creator Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed of ALCLA Native Plants, discover East Asian cuteness culture with ceramics by Mao Projects, and learn about Inuit Art with Sophia Lebessis. The Storytelling Project September 12, 2023 Patti Pon Patti Pon is a community leader and a champion for the arts in Calgary. Tune into this week’s podcast to hear more about Pon’s enthusiasm for the city’s arts scene and the people that make it happen. Creative Connected Calgary September 5, 2023 Celebrating the Month of the Artist September is the Month of the Artist in Alberta and to celebrate, we are highlighting some of the impact stories from our recent annual report. The Storytelling Project August 31, 2023 Ukraine: 19 Artists Living a Creative Life in Exile Local art exhibition at The Collectors’ Gallery of Art showcases a burgeoning Ukrainian community displaced by the war but brought together through art. Creative Connected Calgary August 29, 2023 Create Calgary: Telling Our Stories A journey along Calgary’s CTrain lines shows how public art can act like breadcrumbs for people to navigate through a city, providing a sense of place and moments of delight. The Storytelling Project August 29, 2023 Jacqueline Huskisson Artist Jacqueline Huskisson considers how her artwork fits into the realm of narrative and how narrative can be used in alternate forms such as public art and beyond. The Storytelling Project August 22, 2023 Olha Bosak Drawing from a career in the global energy sector and a talent for painting, Olha Bosak is a Ukrainian artist and innovator bridging her passion for art with the complexities of renewable energy. Web Series August 15, 2023 Episode 42 This week we visit Chinatown’s latest mural by artists Rawry and Pohly, meet Lisa Kwong who combines fashion with social issues, and learn how Stride Gallery helps creatives experiment with their craft. The Storytelling Project August 8, 2023 Danielle Hanson An early morning drive in the pouring rain started makeup artist Danielle Hanson down a creative road that has her bringing characters to life on shows like HBO’s The Last of Us. Photo of the Month August 1, 2023 #yycLCL Photo of the Month Calgary’s busiest stage arts documentarian shares captivating images from the 2022-2023 theatre season, capturing the grandeur of live performances. Creative Connected Calgary August 1, 2023 Create Calgary: Artist Cassie Suche Cassie Suches collected fingerprints for her public art project Touch Traces, a collaboration between the artist and the East Village community. Web Series July 25, 2023 Episode 41 In this week’s web series, see Katie Ohe’s sculpture in motion, stop by the arcade with artist Teresa Tam, and visit the places we leave behind with Ryle Ramirez. The Storytelling Project July 18, 2023 Savanna Harvey With a theatre background and an interest in the digital realm, Savanna Harvey harnessed her skills to help artists and arts organizations navigate the shift to online-only performances when audiences were staying home. The Storytelling Project July 11, 2023 Lisa Congo Helping others to tap into their creativity in order to heal is what Lisa Congo of Sonshine Community Services aims to do with women and children who have experienced domestic violence and trauma. Tom Marten's It's Nobody | Image: Courtesy of Indefinite Arts Centre #yyclcl View Sep 26 Open Not meant to be a shadow puppet but everything is a shadow puppet to me! Prototype for the one and only juan_dawn . Check out her show “One For Sorrow, Two For Joy” premiering in the Festival of Animated Objects March 2024. #oneforsorrowyyc #puppetfestival #puppets #puppetshow #yyclcl #festivalofanimatedobjects #fao #faoyyc #puppetfest #oneforsorrow ... 25 1 View Sep 26 Open Take a famous faces quiz with Jane Poole 🎨 Look for Mona, Gord, Elizabeth, Marilyn, Johnny, Frida and many more on Saturday October 14th! 🖼️ janepoole F.Y. I. Friends 📺 tonight at 7pm on pbs is episode 2 of Becoming Frida Kahlo - Love and Loss … Don’t miss this fascinating documentary! #yycartist #yycarts #yyclcl #yycartscene #yycart #calgaryarts #yycartshow #albertaartist #yycdesign #yycartgallery #yycevents #bridgelandyyc #yycartsandculture #canadianartist #beaconoriginalart #yycfall #supportlocalyyc #shopyyc #ouryyc #yyclocal #yycpainters #yychomes #yycinteriordesign #fridakahloart #yycbuzz ... 8 0 View Sep 26 Open It’s Tuesday! That means the show is today! Come on down to the Ironwood. Starts at 7:30pm $15 cover. #musicmileyyc #inglewoodyyc #ceciculture #ironwoodstageandgrill #yyclcl #yycdatenight ... 1 0 View Sep 26 Open I’ve enjoyed performing on Stephen Avenue this summer. Thanks to downtowncalgary for supporting the music on the avenue. Hard to believe I first performed my one-man band on this roadway 32 years ago. It’s been an incredible journey. I’ve got 1 more performance there on Thursday September 28th at lunchtime. #yyclcl #yycliving #jailhouserock #onemanband #yycmusic #nationalmusiccentre #yyceconomicdevelopment #yyctourism mark_downtowncalgary ... 44 2 View Sep 26 Open Una Oda a las Hermanas, las de sangre, las de vida. For my sisters 💕 #sisterlove #hermanas #sister #love #forests #forest #woodlands #fishcreek #calgary #yycartists #yyclcl #yycvisualarts #yycphotographers #artistasbolivianas #fotografa #photography #longexposure #photoart ... 12 0 View Sep 25 Open 🖼️ You CAN approach the Elk at our Fall Art Show & Sale Oct. 14-15! Meet local artist Leslie Holgate only on Sunday the 15th 🦌 leslieholgate_artist 📍 917 Centre Ave NE from 10am - 4pm #calgaryartist #yycart #yyclcl #yycartshow #yycevents #yycarts #yycartscene #yycartist #yyclocal #albertaart #albertaartist #jaspernationalpark #calgaryarts #yycbuzz #albertawildlife #banffelkencounter #travelalberta #yycliving #shopyyc #yycinteriors #bridgelandyyc #beaconoriginalart #elk #yycgallery ... 18 1 Load More
September 13, 2023 Commitment to Equity Town Hall The third part of our Racial Equity Town Halls, Toyin Oladele hosts guests Kadra Yusuf, of EMMEDIA and CONTRA, a director, producer, musician, curator and creative strategist.
September 13, 2023 You’re Invited You’re invited to join Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at the 2023 Celebration for the Arts on October 18, 2023.
September 20, 2023 Opening Soon Looking to give your community a public art boost? Applications open soon for our Community-Run Public Art Microgrant.
September 13, 2023 Guidelines Released This program recognizes that public art opportunities can come from grassroots ideas that are initiated and led by communities.
August 17, 2023 Window Galleries partnership with NaAC Calgary Arts Development is partnering with the National accessArts Centre for our Open Spaces exhibit.
August 16, 2023 Map Highlights In 2023, Calgary Arts Development undertook a mapping exercise to visualize where spaces being used for arts programming are found across Calgary and beyond.
Family September 30, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation From art exhibitions, film screenings, theatrical productions, talks, markets and more, take part in some of the many events being held to mark this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Free September 27, 2023 - October 3, 2023 Free This Week As we wrap up September and head into a new month, make sure to check out a number of free events from live music to workshops to visual art taking place, as well as tons of ways to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation!
Free September 20, 2023 - September 26, 2023 Free This Week As we head into Autumn, check out a number of free arts offerings over the coming week from live music to exhibition openings to hands-on workshops. Read the roundup to learn more!
Free September 13, 2023 - September 19, 2023 Free This Week It’s an exciting week ahead when it comes to art with both fan-favourite festivals like Beakerhead and intriguing new entries like LobbyFest in store! Check them out alongside an array of markets, concerts and visual art.
Free September 6, 2023 - September 12, 2023 Free This Week A new week brings a fresh selection of free events to savour. Enjoy everything from live music to visual art this week – take a look at what’s on and be sure to get out there!
Free August 30, 2023 - September 5, 2023 Free This Week Embrace the joy of art and usher in September with an array of free arts events, including live music, markets and the annual Pride Parade and Festival!
Visual Art September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 September Exhibitions Venture out and immerse yourself in art at several exhibitions at local galleries this September. Read our roundup and be sure to check them out!
Free August 23, 2023 Free This Week Discover an array of creativity without spending a dime — this week’s free arts roundup promises to enrich your week with live music, festival offerings and much more!
Free August 16, 2023 - August 22, 2023 Free This Week There’s no way better spend your August than by being outside, and this week’s roundup of free arts offerings has plenty of that in store with outdoor concerts, movie screenings, theatre performances, markets and more!
August 9, 2023 Arts and Culture Spaces This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as well as how it relates to key resources like transportation, and how land use is defined across Calgary.
June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development.
April 13, 2023 Building Experiences in the New Economy Winter 2023 research outcomes are now available from Stone-Olafson’s ongoing study of how audiences are engaging with live experiences.
September 7, 2023 Racial Equity in the Workplace II: Video and Transcripts On August 24, 2023, we hosted the second in a series of virtual town halls focused on Racial Equity in the Workplace. Watch the video recording and read the transcript of this session.
September 5, 2023 Racial Equity in the Workplace III Racial Equity in the Workplace III is a virtual town hall hosted by Toyin Oladele and focused on the challenges that BIPOC arts leaders have had getting hired in the arts community.
September 5, 2023 Office Closure for Staff Retreat Our office will be closed on Friday, September 8, 2023 for a Calgary Arts Development staff retreat where will be planning ahead for 2024.
August 29, 2023 Office Closure for Labour Day Our staff will be off and the office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labour Day. We hope you enjoy a long weekend filled with festivals, theatre, film, dance, music and more.
August 21, 2023 With You With Pride Murals Revealed Rogers together with Shaw commissioned four temporary art murals by four LGBTQ2S+ or BIPOC artists or artist teams for the four corner entrances of Memorial Park in celebration of Calgary Pride 2023.
August 14, 2023 Calgary Arts Development Board Candidates Calgary Arts Development is recruiting a number of new members to our board of directors. Applications accepted until September 30, 2023 at 4pm MT.
The Storytelling Project September 26, 2023 Sarah Good Medicine DJ, aspiring B-girl and trans artist Sarah Good Medicine finds it’s often easier to communicate through rap than through conversation. Hear more in this week’s Indigenous Stories podcast.
Web Series September 19, 2023 Episode 43 In this episode we meet creator Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed of ALCLA Native Plants, discover East Asian cuteness culture with ceramics by Mao Projects, and learn about Inuit Art with Sophia Lebessis.
The Storytelling Project September 12, 2023 Patti Pon Patti Pon is a community leader and a champion for the arts in Calgary. Tune into this week’s podcast to hear more about Pon’s enthusiasm for the city’s arts scene and the people that make it happen.
Creative Connected Calgary September 5, 2023 Celebrating the Month of the Artist September is the Month of the Artist in Alberta and to celebrate, we are highlighting some of the impact stories from our recent annual report.
The Storytelling Project August 31, 2023 Ukraine: 19 Artists Living a Creative Life in Exile Local art exhibition at The Collectors’ Gallery of Art showcases a burgeoning Ukrainian community displaced by the war but brought together through art.
Creative Connected Calgary August 29, 2023 Create Calgary: Telling Our Stories A journey along Calgary’s CTrain lines shows how public art can act like breadcrumbs for people to navigate through a city, providing a sense of place and moments of delight.
The Storytelling Project August 29, 2023 Jacqueline Huskisson Artist Jacqueline Huskisson considers how her artwork fits into the realm of narrative and how narrative can be used in alternate forms such as public art and beyond.
The Storytelling Project August 22, 2023 Olha Bosak Drawing from a career in the global energy sector and a talent for painting, Olha Bosak is a Ukrainian artist and innovator bridging her passion for art with the complexities of renewable energy.
Web Series August 15, 2023 Episode 42 This week we visit Chinatown’s latest mural by artists Rawry and Pohly, meet Lisa Kwong who combines fashion with social issues, and learn how Stride Gallery helps creatives experiment with their craft.
The Storytelling Project August 8, 2023 Danielle Hanson An early morning drive in the pouring rain started makeup artist Danielle Hanson down a creative road that has her bringing characters to life on shows like HBO’s The Last of Us.
Photo of the Month August 1, 2023 #yycLCL Photo of the Month Calgary’s busiest stage arts documentarian shares captivating images from the 2022-2023 theatre season, capturing the grandeur of live performances.
Creative Connected Calgary August 1, 2023 Create Calgary: Artist Cassie Suche Cassie Suches collected fingerprints for her public art project Touch Traces, a collaboration between the artist and the East Village community.
Web Series July 25, 2023 Episode 41 In this week’s web series, see Katie Ohe’s sculpture in motion, stop by the arcade with artist Teresa Tam, and visit the places we leave behind with Ryle Ramirez.
The Storytelling Project July 18, 2023 Savanna Harvey With a theatre background and an interest in the digital realm, Savanna Harvey harnessed her skills to help artists and arts organizations navigate the shift to online-only performances when audiences were staying home.
The Storytelling Project July 11, 2023 Lisa Congo Helping others to tap into their creativity in order to heal is what Lisa Congo of Sonshine Community Services aims to do with women and children who have experienced domestic violence and trauma.
