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. 

An illustrated woman with long white hair, wrapped in a pink patterned scarf, against a purple cloudy sky.

The Northeast Mini Galleries – Feature Whispers of Winter by Liss Febrero

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Banners featuring artworks by Słavek Pytraczyk hang on posts in Calgary's downtown.

Centre City Banners – Słavek Pytraczyk

Photo: Jiaqi Su (Sukie)

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Detail of The Bison and The Dragon wall mural panel.

The Bison and The Dragon: Untold Tales – Jarett Sitter

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Public Art Announcements

2025 Art Bus Artists Announced

This summer, artists Dr. Hali Heavy Shield, La Güita, Mao and Chris, Moey Blanco, Presley Mills, Sam Hester and Sydonne Warren will use public transit busses as their canvas for new original artworks.Read more

Call to Artists: Northeast Mini Galleries

Artists with strong connections to northeast Calgary are invited to apply for the Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program. This opportunity provides exhibition space in 10 community mini galleries, with selected artists receiving $1,035 for…Read more

New Public Art Exhibition at Northeast Mini Galleries

The new Northeast Mini Galleries exhibition, running from March to July 2025, features work by 13 local artists exploring themes of belonging, identity, and community. Curated by Mao Kun Chen, this exhibition highlights the rich…Read more

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Explore Public Art

Open Spaces Windows to a View, artwork behind glass on the LRT station

Open Spaces: Windows to a View

The Open Spaces program provides exhibition space to local and regional artists while enlivening the Centre Street LRT…Read more

Northeast Mini Galleries

The Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program includes 13 mini galleries, including 10 located at…Read more

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