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A view of guests attending the 2025 Celebration for the Arts
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Reports & Research
2024 Demographic Profile of Calgary's Arts Sector
In the summer of 2024, Calgary Arts Development conducted a demographic survey of Calgary’s arts…Read more
Update on the Economic Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries
A 2025 report on the value of Calgary's creative sector reflects a bottom-up economy that…Read more
2025 Calgary Citizen Engagement Survey
The 2025 Calgary Citizen Engagement Survey found that arts engagement has mostly returned to pre-pandemic…Read more
Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Wave 5 Research
The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth…Read more
Arts Professionals Survey
In October 2023, Calgary Arts Development conducted a survey of arts professionals to better understand…Read more
Operating Grant Economic Impact Analysis
In 2025, Calgary Arts Development contracted Root Economy to conduct an independent economic impact assessment…Read more
Blog
Billboards took Calgary’s Civic Art Collection to the Streets
Now Touring: Public Art Billboards turned Calgary’s commute into a moving gallery, sharing artworks from…Read more
Shivering Strings: Impact Stories
Shivering Strings is an annual collective of workshops rooted in the preservation of fiddle music and…Read more
Turning Uncertainty into Understanding: Future Focus Program
In this blog post, find out how a approaching unexpected challenges with curiosity can help…Read more
Katie Cardinal: Impact Stories
Katie Cardinal used a grant from Calgary Arts Development to teach the art of regalia…Read more
Learning as Possibility: Future Focus Program
In this blog post, Organizational Strategy Advisor Jennifer DeDominicis shares how making space for learning…Read more
Visiting Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seed Bank (est. 2021)
Artists in the Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency visit Naapi’s Garden and the Katoyiss…Read more
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.