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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

Centre City Banners: Guidelines Released

Guidelines for the Centre City Banners Artist Call have now been released. Artists are invited to submit qualifications for consideration in the design of banner artworks installed on streetlight poles on six bridges and streets…Read more

Artists as Changemakers: Watch Online

Led by activist/artist Toyin Oladele, this Equity Town Hall engaged Kelaena Maude of Trico Changemakers Studio and photographer/artist Sam Obadero discussing Artists as Changemakers Program and its impact in our community. Watch the session online…Read more

Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency 

The Public Art for Sustainable Futures residency is intended to provide artists with time, resources and support to imagine how public artworks can contribute to positive conversations and meaningful change around our current climate crisis.Read more

No Streaming Available for Online Congress Today

Due to technical issues at the Central Library, online streaming for our 2024 Congress will not be available today (December 5, 2024). We will be recording today’s sessions and will make this video available on…Read more

You're Invited: Holiday Open House

Join Calgary Arts Development for an evening of mingling and merriment with friends from the arts community as we celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Open House on Monday, December 16, 2024.Read more

"What is Public Art?" Community Conversation

Alcove Centre for the Arts is hosting a series of community conversations around the topic of public art, presented in partnership with Calgary Arts Development. Mackenzie Bedford will lead a live projection mapping activity on…Read more

Artist2Artist Admin Work Café

Alcove Centre for the Arts offers a drop-in session for you to do your own admin work in a supportive environment led by The Oratory. This session on December 8, 2024 from 2 – 6pm does…Read more

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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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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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