Info and Open Office Sessions
Community Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program | Calgary Arts Development
Learn more about the program guidelines and application process at our online information session, and/or by bringing your questions to our open office spaces.
Information Sessions
These online information sessions are open to anyone interested in applying to this program.
Calgary Arts Development staff will provide information about the program guidelines, updates to the program and application process, with a brief Q+A session after the presentation.
Please register before attending. Both sessions will include the same information. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
When: September 16, 2025 1:30 – 3pm or 5 – 6:30pm
*ASL interpretation will be available at these sessions.
If you are an applicant with specific access needs or you require other translation or interpretation services, please let us know as early as possible. We will arrange to make sure you have the support and information you need to fairly access the application process.
To learn more about the kinds of services and support we offer, please review the Applicant Support & Accessibility Policy.
We will record the presentation portion of the info session and post it on our website afterwards. This may take up to two weeks. The video will be available to everyone — you do not have to register for the event to access the video.
Questions? Email perpetual.atife@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or areum.kim@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
Open Office Spaces
One-on-One Meetings
Online meetings are available for anyone interested in applying to this program. These sessions are a chance to bring your questions and talk to a program specialist.
Applicants are welcome to register for a one-on-one meeting block any time during the available dates. Each meeting block is 30 minutes long.
When: September 22 – October 15, 2025. Register here.
Drop-In Open Office Sessions
We are also offering drop-in open office meetings for anyone interested in applying to this program. These sessions will be in-person at the Calgary Arts Development office.
Applicants are welcome to drop in at any time during these sessions to ask questions about the Operating Grant for Community Arts Organizations.
When:
- September 23, 2025, from 12:30 – 2pm
- October 1, 2025, from 4:30 – 6pm
- October 7, 2025, from 1 – 2:30pm
No sign-up required
*ASL interpretation is not currently booked for Open Office Spaces.
If you require translation or interpretation services, or any other access needs, please let us know as soon as possible.
These sessions will not be recorded.
Questions? Email perpetual.atife@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or areum.kim@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
