News & Information

Stay informed with announcements and updates about programs, events and opportunities offered by Calgary Arts Development and our partners in the arts community.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek onstage at the 2025 Celebration for the Arts.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek at the 2025 Celebration for the Arts

Photo: Motif Photography

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Announcements

Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Wave 5 Research

The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted research firm Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth research on the current engagement of arts audiences in the province.Read more

Office Closure: Heritage Day

Our office will be closed for Heritage Day, August 4, 2025. If you're looking for things to do, visit our one-stop-shop events listings at yycwhatson.ca for theatre, film, dance, music and more.Read more

Art Bus 2026 RFQ: Applications Open

Applications are open for the Art Bus 2026 RFQ. Artists and artist collectives are invited to submit qualifications for an opportunity to wrap the exterior of a public transit bus with new artwork in the summer…Read more

Arts Professionals Survey Update

In October 2023, Calgary Arts Development conducted a survey of arts professionals to better understand their living and working conditions in Calgary. Read the full publication and learn what we found.Read more

Guidelines Released: Art Bus 2026 RFQ

The guidelines for the Art Bus 2026 RFQ are now available. Artists and artist collectives are invited to submit qualifications for an opportunity to wrap the exterior of a public transit bus with new artwork in…Read more

Just Released: Operating Grant Economic Impact Report

In 2025, Calgary Arts Development contracted Root Economy to conduct an independent economic impact assessment of Calgary arts organizations that receive Calgary Arts Development operating grant funding. Read the results of this assessment in our…Read more

Watch our Report to Community on 2024

Our recent Report to Community is now online. Watch a video recording detailing our arts activities in 2024 and looking ahead to what's next, presented by President & CEO Patti Pon and other members of…Read more

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Reports & Research

The cover of the Arts Professionals Survey 2023 update.

Arts Professionals Survey

In October 2023, Calgary Arts Development conducted a survey of arts professionals to better understand…Read more

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Blog

A montage of two paintings. On the left is a humming bird in flight with bright orange wings, by artist Muhammad Abdallah. Droplets of water seem to be frozen in time behind the bird. On the right, by artist Muhammad Fauzan Mirza, is a horse looking at the viewer, with its mane blowing to one side. The horse is dark brown and has a cast shadow on one side.

A breath of nature

Pause on your commute downtown to find moments of nature at the Centre Street LRT…Read more

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Community Directory

Spaces

Arts Spaces Playbook: A How-To Guide for those who own and operate creative spaces, those who are looking for spaces, and everyone in between.

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I Need a Space

A guide for artists and arts organizations looking for temporary space or a long-term home.


I Have a Space

A guide for artists and arts organizations on owning or managing a space in Calgary.


Resources

More information, advice and contacts for finding, creating and using spaces.

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Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

We acknowledge that the land we gather on, Mohkinsstsis, is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories, the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. Today this land is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts 5 and 6 as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.

We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.

Please see our full Commitment to Equity, including the sections on our aspirations, accountability, current initiatives and EDIA history.