The Program
The Centre City Banner Program engages local artists to create artwork for banners displayed on poles on bridges leading into the city’s core, acting as gateways to Calgary’s downtown and cultural district.
Artists develop original artworks that consider the different characteristics of Calgary, and celebrate our cultures, communities, histories, geography and diversity. Artists are selected by an independent jury and the display period for each artist series lasts for approximately one year. Throughout the year, the City of Calgary may temporarily replace the banners to mark specific dates or occasions.
For over a decade, the banner program has transformed these gateways into open-air galleries for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The program transitioned to Calgary Arts Development from The City in 2021. For more background on the program and previous exhibitions, see the City of Calgary’s website here.
