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
Centre City Banners: Guidelines Released
Guidelines for the Centre City Banners Artist Call have now been released. Artists are invited to submit qualifications for consideration in the design of banner artworks installed on streetlight poles on six bridges and streets…Read more
Public Art for Sustainable Futures Residency
The Public Art for Sustainable Futures residency is intended to provide artists with time, resources and support to imagine how public artworks can contribute to positive conversations and meaningful change around our current climate crisis.Read more
Memorial Parkway Public Art Program: Lead Artist Announced
Artist collective Sans façon (Charles Blanc and Tristan Surtees) has been selected as the lead artist for the Memorial Parkway Public Art Program following a rigorous international search and thorough assessment.Read more
"What is Public Art?" Community Conversation
Alcove Centre for the Arts is hosting a series of community conversations around the topic of public art, presented in partnership with Calgary Arts Development. Mackenzie Bedford will lead a live projection mapping activity on…Read more
Art Bus RFQ 2025 Info Session: Video and Transcript
Are you considering applying to our Art Bus 2025 RFQ? 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
We're Hiring: Public Art Project Leads
Calgary Arts Development is seeking multiple Public Art Project Leads as qualified consultants and contractors to assist the public art team in managing and delivering public art projects and programs. For best consideration, apply by…Read more
Explore Public Art
Open 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 pageCommunity-Run Public Art Microgrants
Recognizing that impactful public art often begins as grassroots ideas, the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant…Read more
Share this pageNorth Central BRT Shelter Art Installations
The North Central Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Shelter Art Installations project enhances Calgary’s public transit…Read more
Share this pageUtility Box Public Art Program
The Utility Box Public Art Program turns ordinary utility boxes into vibrant canvases featuring artworks…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 pagePublic Art Residency: Art for Social Change
Throughout 2024, a cohort of eight artists have been exploring the intersection of public art…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 pageNow Touring: Public Art Billboards
Public Art on Tour shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection by…Read more
Share this pageAll Together Now: The Artists Behind the Billboards
Now Touring: Public Art Billboards shines a spotlight on artwork from Calgary’s Public Art Collection…Read more
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