Community-Run Public Art Microgrant: Guidelines Released
Guidelines have been released for the 2025 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program. Applications for this program will be open March 5, 2025.
This program is open to community-run organizations, including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations, and non-profit or charitable organizations.
Community-run organizations in Calgary (known as Mohkinsstsis in Blackfoot) can apply for up to $15,000 in funding to hire local artists of any experience level and create public art in their neighbourhoods.
Public art can be meaningful when it reflects the values of the community in which it is located. Applicants are asked to describe the themes they plan to address in their public art project and how they relate to their community’s history, people, stories and cultures.
This program cannot fund projects retroactively, meaning that projects that have begun before the application deadline of April 16, 2025 are not eligible.
Projects funded through this program must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Communities may apply for up to $15,000 to support eligible projects. Funding is available for up to 30 projects.
Information Session
The information session for this program will be held online on March 13, 2025, from 12 – 1:30pm. The purpose of this session is to provide details about the community-run public art microgrant program, the application requirements and the online application process. It will also provide some examples and questions that might be helpful to consider when determining if you will apply and how best to do so. You can register for the info session here. For those who cannot attend, the information session will be recorded and made available online.
If you have a more complex project idea and many questions, or if it would be helpful to meet one-on-one with the project lead, you can request a virtual meeting to ask questions about the program or your application. Please email alex.lingnau@calgaryartsdevelopment.com to book a one-on-one meeting.
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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