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 singing onstage with the Heebee-jeebees at the 2023 Celebration for the Arts.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek sings in a surprise performance with the Heebee-jeebees at the 2023 Celebration for the Arts

Photo: Motif Photography

Announcements

Guidelines Released: Indigenous Programs

The guidelines for the Original Peoples Investment Program (OPIP) and the Indigenous Cultural Connections Program (formerly the Indigenous Artist Microgrant) for 2025 are now available.Read more

2025 Art Bus Artists Announced

This summer, artists Dr. Hali Heavy Shield, La Güita, Mao and Chris, Moey Blanco, Presley Mills, Sam Hester and Sydonne Warren will use public transit busses as their canvas for new original artworks.Read more

Call to Artists: Northeast Mini Galleries

Artists with strong connections to northeast Calgary are invited to apply for the Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program. This opportunity provides exhibition space in 10 community mini galleries, with selected artists receiving $1,035 for…Read more

New Public Art Exhibition at Northeast Mini Galleries

The new Northeast Mini Galleries exhibition, running from March to July 2025, features work by 13 local artists exploring themes of belonging, identity, and community. Curated by Mao Kun Chen, this exhibition highlights the rich…Read more

Call for Volunteers: Finance and Audit Committee

Calgary Arts Development is seeking 1 – 2 individuals to become part of the Finance & Audit Committee in a volunteer capacity. The committee is comprised of board members of Calgary Arts Development and community…Read more

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Reports & Research

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Arts and Culture Spaces

This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as…Read more

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Blog

Patti Pon and Jesse Wente seated in chairs onstage, with the audience in the foreground.

2024 Congress Recap

During our 2024 Congress, people contributed to community art projects, heard from artists who are…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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