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Mayor Jyoti Gondek sings in a surprise performance with the Heebee-jeebees at the 2023 Celebration for the Arts
Photo: Motif Photography
Announcements
Reports & Research
Update: Impact of Calgary’s Creative Industries
A 2023 Conference Board of Canada report finds Calgary's creative industries improve quality of life,…Read more
Arts and Culture Spaces
This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as…Read more
West Anthem: Music City Strategies Phase One Report
West Anthem's Music City Strategies Phase One Report aims to lay the groundwork to elevate…Read more
CreativeCITY: Prosperity through the Creative Economy Community Engagement Summary
The CreativeCITY: Prosperity through the Creative Economy strategic framework was workshopped and reviewed by over…Read more
Accountability + Impact Report 2022
We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts…Read more
Imagine This: Report and Resource Guide
Imagine THIS combines a traditional EDIA audit of what's been done so far at Calgary…Read more
Blog
Empowering Change: Artist as Changemaker Residency & Fellowship Program
A collaboration between The Trico Changemakers Studio and Calgary Arts Development, the Artist as Changemaker…Read more
Welcome to our new website
Our goal is to make our information and programs as accessible as possible and we…Read more
I Can Art: Sometimes 2D, 3D, Traditional & Digital
In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, Communications Specialist Nick Heazell discusses his love…Read more
I Can Art: Coding with Aaron Chatha
In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, public art communications specialist Aaron Chatha shares…Read more
I Can Art: Diamond Dot Art with Angèle Bleackley
Calgary Arts Development digital specialist Angèle Bleackley shares her love of getting creative with diamond…Read more
Coming out on the other side of a pandemic
Research & Policy Specialist Stephanie Solomon polled our Operating Grant clients in 2022 to shed…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.