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        • Grant Investment Programs

          Calgary Arts Development is responsible for establishing grants investment programs for capital projects, organizations’ annual operations, individual artists, and other purposes that strengthen Calgary’s arts sector. Read our Accountability Report.

        • Programs for Arts Organizations

          February 8, 2021

          Organization Structural Change Grant

          The pandemic provides an opportunity for some boards to consider different organizational changes specifically around mergers, strategic partnerships, hibernations, and...

          January 28, 2019

          Project Grant Program – Organizations

          This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to community based or non-profit arts organizations in Calgary who do...

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        • Programs for Individual Artists & Collectives

          January 4, 2021

          Artist Development Microgrant

          The Artist Development Microgrant is intended to provide one-time funding to individual artists and artist collectives in Calgary who have...

          January 28, 2019

          Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives

          This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to individual artists and artistic collectives in Calgary who pursue a...

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        • Programs For Indigenous Artists & Organizations

          January 22, 2019

          Original Peoples Investment Program

          The Original Peoples Investment Program supports the preservation and revitalization of First Nation/Métis/Inuit art through arts-based projects and activities.

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          March 29, 2021

          Anti-Racism Statement

          At Calgary Arts Development, we stand firmly against these racist acts and will act in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, Asian, and people of colour.

          March 22, 2021

          Public Art Program Coming to Calgary Arts Development

          The City of Calgary has announced Calgary Arts Development as the future operator for Calgary’s public art program.

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        • Publications

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          September 8, 2020

          COVID-19 Impact Survey

          In May 2020, Calgary Arts Development undertook a survey of arts organizations in Calgary to better understand and plan for the COVID-19 disruption to the arts, culture, and creative industries.

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        • Fieldnotes

          March 15, 2021

          Finding Longer-Term Space

          Looking for space for your artistic practice or organization? Arts Spaces Consultant Joni Carroll shares a few tips for arts organizations wanting to secure longer-term agreements, including (almost) free space. 

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        • Program Updates

          March 29, 2021

          Original Peoples Investment Program

          Applying to the Original Peoples Investment Program? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session.

          March 15, 2021

          Original Peoples Investment Program

          Applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Submit via the online grant interface before April 19, 2021.

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          April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

          Online This Month

          There’s a light at the end of the tunnel with warmer weather ahead and vaccines rolling out but we’re not quite there yet. Thankfully, Calgary’s arts community has a ton of digital offerings for you to explore this April making it easy to stay home and stay safe.

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          April 14, 2021

          Light Years

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          April 16, 2021

          Irish Mythen

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          April 16, 2021 - May 28, 2021

          Playwrights Projects

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  • Living a Creative Life

        • Living a Creative Life

        • What is Living a Creative Life?

          Living a Creative Life is an arts development strategy for Calgary created to align and activate Calgarians in creating a vital, prosperous, and connected city through the arts.
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        • Stories

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          The Storytelling Project

          Jared Tailfeathers

          Dipping his toes into all sorts of materials, backgrounds, and artistic endeavours, Jared Tailfeathers continues to push forward.

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          Photo of the Month

          #yycLCL February 2021

          Tuyen Do shares original pencil drawings and paintings on canvas on Instagram including this in-process shot of a portrait.

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          Web Series

          Episode 15

          Join Adora Nwofor and meet some uniquely talented Calgarians who are taking their creativity to new heights by diversifying and sharing their skills.

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        • Calgary Arts Development enables local artists, groups, and businesses by connecting them to information vital to creating art and living creative lives.

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        • Calgary Arts Development’s arts space activities include seeking opportunities for arts space creation with community stakeholders and The City of Calgary as well as gathering and sharing knowledge and expertise.

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          Calgary Arts Development’s classified listing is a free service for Calgary’s arts community. All content for the classifieds is user-submitted. Calgary Arts Development makes no endorsement to any agency, organization, corporation or individual who submits listings.

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