Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program
Deadline September 4, 2024
Update July 24, 2024: We are now able to accept applications to this program through our online platform, Smart Simple. Sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience while we were working to fix the problem.
July 16, 2024: Full guidelines published
July 23, 2024: Applications open
August 1, 2024: Information session
September 4, 2024: Application deadline (no applications accepted after 4:30pm MT)
September – October 2024: Evaluation of applications
Early November 2024: Notification of results
Late November 2024: Funds distributed
Recognizing that public art opportunities can come from grassroots ideas that are initiated and led by communities, Calgary Arts Development invites proposals for community-run public art projects. Running since 2021, the program is intended to promote economic revitalization in the city of Calgary.
This opportunity is open to community-run organizations, including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations, and non-profit organizations or charitable organizations.
Community-run organizations in Calgary are invited to apply for funding to hire local artists and create public art in their neighbourhoods. Communities are required to team up with local artists at any level of experience to explore any form of public art in any part of the city.
Grants up to $15,000 are available for a maximum of 30 projects. Calgary Arts Development public art microgrant investment funds are provided through the Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary. We thank these funders for their generous support.
If you have any questions or need help applying, please contact Alex Lingnau, Project Lead, at alex.lingnau@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or 403-264-5330 ext. 110.
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