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
Applications Open: Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program
Applications are open for this year's Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program, intended for community-run organizations, neighbourhood associations and non-profit or charitable organizations. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2024.Read more
Community-Run Microgrant Info Session and Q&A
Are you considering applying to our Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program? Learn more about the guidelines and application process for this opportunity at an online information session, and/or bring your questions to the project lead…Read more
Have your say! Public art in Chinatown
Join us at upcoming events where we will be gathering information from community members to help inform the future of public art in Chinatown. Through community engagement at live events, interactive activities, surveys, focus groups and…Read more
Guidelines Released: Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program
Guidelines have been released for this year's Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program, open to community-run organizations, neighbourhood associations and non-profit organizations or charitable organizations. Apply by September 4, 2024.Read more
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
Explore Public Art
Memorial Parkway Public Art Program
The City of Calgary is investing in Sunnyside, Hillhurst and the Memorial Parkway to increase…Read more
Chinatown Public Art Plan
We want to gather information from community members to help inform the future of public…Read more
Reconnecting to the Bow
Reconnecting to the Bow is a new public artwork by the artist collective Broken City…Read more
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