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. 

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Abstract artwork titled feature fold, by Katie Ohe

Now Touring: Public Art Billboards – Feature Fold by Katie Ohe

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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

Hop on board an Art Bus

Join us for the reveal of seven public transit buses featuring original artworks by seven local artists. The buses are in service, bringing public art to various areas of the city as they travel their…Read more

"What is Public Art?" Community Conversation

In partnership with Calgary Arts Development, join Alcove Centre for the Arts for a community conversation and speaker series around the topic of public art. This kickoff event will be a panel discussion moderated by…Read more

New Public Art Series Launches on Billboards

Starting in December 2023, selected works from the City of Calgary Public Art Collection are being featured on billboards across the city. The majority of these works are currently in storage and not on display…Read more

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

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A view through the window of the Open Spaces galleries showing paper artworks by Karine Nazaryan

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

Hareet Ranu with her Northeast Mini Gallery artwork My Colourful Neighbourhood

Northeast Mini Galleries

This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities…Read more

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Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

We acknowledge that the land we gather on, Mohkinsstsis, is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories, the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. Today this land is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts 5 and 6 as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.

We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.

Please see our full Commitment to Equity, including the sections on our aspirations, accountability, current initiatives and EDIA history.