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
Hop on board an Art Bus
Join us for the reveal of seven public transit buses featuring original artworks by seven local artists. The buses are in service, bringing public art to various areas of the city as they travel their…Read more
"What is Public Art?" Community Conversation
In partnership with Calgary Arts Development, join Alcove Centre for the Arts for a community conversation and speaker series around the topic of public art. This kickoff event will be a panel discussion moderated by…Read more
Celebration for The Bison and The Dragon: Untold Tales
Join us to celebrate Jarett Sitter's highly anticipated public artworks in Chinatown on Wednesday, September 25 starting at 12 noon. This special community event is an opportunity to meet the artist, see the artworks and…Read more
New Public Art Series Launches on Billboards
Starting in December 2023, selected works from the City of Calgary Public Art Collection are being featured on billboards across the city. The majority of these works are currently in storage and not on display…Read more
Community-Run Microgrant: Deadline Extension
The deadline for the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program is extended to September 18, 2024. This program is intended for community-run organizations, neighbourhood associations and non-profit or charitable organizations.Read more
Community-Run Microgrant: Info Session Video and Transcript
Are you considering applying to our Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program? Learn more about the guidelines and application process for this opportunity by watching an online and on demand information session about the program.Read more
Explore Public Art
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
Share this pageNow Touring: Public Art Billboards
Public Art on Tour shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection by…Read more
Share this pageAll Together Now: The Artists Behind the Billboards
Now Touring: Public Art Billboards shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection…Read more
Share this pageNortheast Mini Galleries
This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…Read more
Share this pageArt Bus: Connecting Communities with Public Art
We are bringing art into a variety of areas and communities in our city through…Read more
Share this pageMemorial Parkway Public Art Program
The City of Calgary is investing in Sunnyside, Hillhurst and the Memorial Parkway to increase…Read more
Share this pageChinatown Public Art Plan
We want to gather information from community members to help inform the future of public…Read more
Share this pageReconnecting to the Bow
Reconnecting to the Bow is a new public artwork by the artist collective Broken City…Read more
Share this pageOpen 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
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