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  • Grant Investment Programs
        • Grant Investment Programs

          Calgary Arts Development is responsible for establishing grants investment programs for capital projects, organizations’ annual operations, individual artists, and other purposes that strengthen Calgary’s arts sector. Read our Accountability Report.

        • Programs for Arts Organizations

          January 22, 2023

          Operating Grant New Client Intake Program

          The Operating Grant New Client Intake Program is open to applicants who did not receive an operating grant from Calgary...

          October 5, 2022

          Future Focus Granting Program

          This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle...

          January 17, 2022

          Operating Grant Program

          The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary.

          January 28, 2021

          Project Grant Program – Organizations

          This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations and current operating grant clients in...

        • Investment Program FAQ
        • Programs for Individual Artists & Collectives

          January 17, 2022

          Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives

          This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to individual artists and artistic collectives in Calgary who pursue a...

          January 4, 2021

          Artist Development Microgrant

          This program is intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives.

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        • Programs For Indigenous Artists & Organizations

          January 17, 2022

          Original Peoples Investment Program

          The Original Peoples Investment Program supports the preservation and revitalization of First Nation/Métis/Inuit art through arts-based projects and activities.

          January 17, 2022

          Honouring the Children Grant

          With the support of our Indigenous Advisory, Calgary Arts Development has named a $75,000 funding pool the Honouring the Children...

          January 17, 2022

          Indigenous Artist Microgrant

          This program is intended to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region...

        • Program Updates
  • Public Art
        • Public Art Program

        • Public Art Projects

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          August 14, 2023

          Open Spaces: Windows to a View

          Since 2009, the Open Spaces program has provided exhibition space to local and regional artists while enlivening the Centre Street LRT platform on...

          Concept art of a Chinese dragon with the head of a bison.
          July 10, 2023

          The Bison and The Dragon: Untold Tales

          Comprised of three wall-mounted panels, two at Pho City on 1st St. SE, and one at the Calgary Immigrant Women’s...

          A series of banners by artist Jacqueline Huskisson
          June 30, 2023

          Centre City Banners - Jacqueline Huskisson (2023 – 2024)

          The Centre City Banner Program engages local artists to create artwork for banners displayed on light poles and bridges leading...

          A series of banners by artist Curtis Van Charles
          June 30, 2023

          Centre City Banners - Curtis Van Charles (2022 – 2023)

          The Centre City Banner Program engages local artists to create artwork for banners displayed on light poles and bridges leading...

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          September 7, 2023

          Racial Equity in the Workplace II: Video and Transcripts

          On August 24, 2023, we hosted the second in a series of virtual town halls focused on Racial Equity in the Workplace. Watch the video recording and read the transcript of this session.

          September 5, 2023

          Racial Equity in the Workplace III

          Racial Equity in the Workplace III is a virtual town hall hosted by Toyin Oladele and focused on the challenges that BIPOC arts leaders have had getting hired in the arts community.

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        • Publications

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          August 9, 2023

          Arts and Culture Spaces

          This map resource highlights where cultural activity provided by operating grant clients takes place, as well as how it relates to key resources like transportation, and how land use is...

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        • Fieldnotes

          June 26, 2023

          I Can Art: Diamond Dot Art with Angèle Bleackley

          Calgary Arts Development digital specialist Angèle Bleackley shares her love of getting creative with diamond dot art projects.

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        • Engagement

          • Congress: Imagining the Future Together
          • CALGARY POET LAUREATE PROGRAM
          • Arts Celebration hosted by the Mayor
          • CULTURAL LEADERS LEGACY ARTS AWARDS
        • Program Updates

          September 25, 2023

          Applications Open: Community-Run Microgrants

          Applications are now open for the 2023 Community-Run Microgrants, open to organizations including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations and non-profit organizations.

          September 12, 2023

          Guidelines Released: Community-Run Microgrants

          The 2023 Community-Run Microgrants are open to community-run organizations including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations and non-profit organizations.

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        • Experience Calgary Live

          YYC What’s On is a simplified, searchable, and free events calendar highlighting Calgary arts and culture events.

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          Sep. 30, 2023

          National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

          From art exhibitions, film screenings, theatrical productions, talks, markets and more, take part in some of the many events being held to mark this year's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

        • Upcoming Events

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          Oct. 28, 2023

          Art Show & Sale

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          Oct. 6, 2023

          Two Late To The Party

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          Oct. 13, 2023 - Nov. 14, 2023

          Prairie Harvest Market

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  • Living a Creative Life
        • Living a Creative Life

        • What is Living a Creative Life?

          Living a Creative Life is an arts development strategy for Calgary created to align and activate Calgarians in creating a vital, prosperous, and connected city through the arts.
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        • Stories

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          The Storytelling Project

          Sarah Good Medicine

          Native MC, Indigenous MC, DJ and aspiring B-girl and trans artist Sarah Good Medicine believes in being a good Aunty for her community in Mohkinstssis. Hear more in this week's Indigenous Stories podcast.

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          Web Series

          Episode 43

          In this episode we meet creator Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed of ALCLA Native Plants, discover East Asian cuteness culture with ceramics by Mao Projects, and learn about Inuit Art with Sophia Lebessis.

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          The Storytelling Project

          Patti Pon

          Patti Pon is a community leader and a champion for the arts in Calgary. Tune into this week's podcast to hear more about Pon's enthusiasm for the city's arts scene and the people that make it happen.

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        • Calgary Arts Development enables local artists, groups, and businesses by connecting them to information vital to creating art and living creative lives.

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        • Calgary Arts Development’s arts space activities include seeking opportunities for arts space creation with community stakeholders and The City of Calgary as well as gathering and sharing knowledge and expertise.

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        • Classified Ads

          Calgary Arts Development’s classified listing is a free service for Calgary’s arts community. All content for the classifieds is user-submitted. Calgary Arts Development makes no endorsement to any agency, organization, corporation or individual who submits listings.

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Publications

Useful information about Calgary Arts Development and the sector

ABCD
April 4, 2011

Older Publications

A View of Calgary’s Arts Organizations (2011)
Reclaiming Calgary’s Cultural Identity: Arts Spaces Strategy and Capital Plan (2007)
The Current State of Cultural Spaces for the Arts in Calgary: Research Report (2007)
The Current State of Cultural Spaces for the Arts in Calgary: Community Engagement Dialogue Series (2007)
Calgary Civic Arts Policy (The City of Calgary, 2004)

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As the city’s designated arts development authority, Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. Learn more.

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