We are committed to delivering a public art program that is engaging, relevant and accountable by creating new public art opportunities that reflect the diversity of our city and promote community development and belonging. We are also responsible for activating the existing civic art collection.
Public Art Announcements
Art Bus RFQ: Info Session Video & Transcript
Are you considering applying for our Art Bus RFQ 2024? Learn more about the guidelines and application process for this opportunity by watching this online and on-demand information session. Apply by June 12, 2024.Read more
We're Hiring: Public Art Communications Specialist
Join our team! Calgary Arts Development is currently recruiting for a full-time Public Art Communications Specialist. For best consideration, apply by June 30, 2024.Read more
Public Art 101: Utility Box Program
Are you an artist or organization taking part in this summer's Utility Box Program bringing public art to Calgary communities? Or are you interested in applying to this program in the future? Join us for…Read more
Art Bus RFQ 2024 Info Session and Q&A
Considering applying for our Art Bus RFQ 2024? You can learn more about the program guidelines and application process at an online information session, and/or bring your questions to our program specialist at our virtual…Read more
Applications Open: Art Bus RFQ 2024
Artists and artist collectives are invited to submit qualifications for an opportunity to wrap the exterior of one of five public transit busses with new artwork.Read more
Northeast Mini Galleries Artwork: Info Session Video
Applying for the Northeast Mini Galleries Artwork? You can find more information and advice in this online and on-demand information session.Read more
Explore Public Art
Northeast Mini Galleries
This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…Read more
Open Spaces: Windows to a View
Since 2009, the Open Spaces program has provided exhibition space to local and regional artists while enlivening the…Read more
Centre City Banners — Słavek Pytraczyk (2024 – 2025)
The Centre City Banner Program engages local artists to create artwork for banners displayed on…Read more
Open Spaces: Windows to a View
Since 2009, the Open Spaces program has provided exhibition space to local and regional artists while enlivening the…Read more
The Artists Behind the Billboards
Now Touring: Public Art Billboards shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection…Read more
Public Art 101
Public Art 101 is a series of professional development workshops designed for artists, community groups…Read more
Now Touring: Public Art Billboards
Public Art on Tour shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection by…Read more
Open Spaces: Windows to a View
Since 2009, the Open Spaces program has provided exhibition space to local and regional artists while enlivening the…Read more
The Bison and The Dragon: Untold Tales
Comprised of three wall-mounted panels, two at Pho City on 1st St. SE, and one…Read more