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
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
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
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Northeast 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
To help bring public art into a variety of areas and communities throughout the city,…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 pageNortheast Mini Galleries
This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…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
Share this pageCentre City Banners — Słavek Pytraczyk (2024 – 2025)
The Centre City Banner Program engages local artists to create artwork for banners displayed on…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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