Public Art

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. 

Now Touring: Public Art Billboards – Peter Ivens

Read more

Centre City Banners – Jacqueline Huskisson

Learn more
Previous Slide
Next Slide

Public Art Announcements

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

Reconnecting to the Bow

Reconnecting to the Bow is a new public artwork by the artist collective Broken City Lab that invites Calgarians to connect to the Bow River. Through a phone call, anyone can connect to the Bow to…Read more

RFP: Public Art Map Developer

We are seeking proposals from qualified developers to create an interactive map showcasing public art in Calgary, providing an educational, user-friendly and interactive digital platform for residents and visitors alike. Deadline for submissions is September 26,…Read more

Art Bus Artists Announced

This fall, artists Katie Green, Rawry and Pohly, Lyndon Navalta, Michelle Ku, Natalia Ionescu, Paityn Savoie / WÂPOSHPYII and Phoebe Riel will use public transit busses as their canvas for new original artwork to be…Read more

New Northeast Mini Galleries exhibition on now

A new Northeast Mini Galleries exhibition is running from July to October 2024. This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent…Read more

Previous Slide
Next Slide

Explore Public Art

Hareet Ranu with her Northeast Mini Gallery artwork My Colourful Neighbourhood

Northeast Mini Galleries

This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…Read more

Photo of Northeast Mini Gallery with artist

Northeast Mini Galleries

This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…Read more

Previous Slide
Next Slide