Announcements Stay informed with latest news from Calgary Arts Development March 18, 2024 Nominations open for Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards in recognition of artists, arts organizations, arts administrators and volunteers. The deadline is April 22, 2024. March 15, 2024 We’re Hiring: Public Art Director Calgary Arts Development is hiring a Public Art Director to provide creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming and community engagement practices of the public art program. March 12, 2024 Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Research The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted research firm Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth research on the current engagement of arts audiences in the province following the pandemic. March 12, 2024 Report finds Calgary’s creative sector is essential A Conference Board of Canada update on the economic impact of Calgary’s creative industries finds they improve quality of life, support the retention of workers, attract business investment and contribute to economic vitality. March 11, 2024 Public Art 101: The Process from A-Z Public Art 101 is a series of professional development workshops for artists and members of community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn what it takes to create a successful public art project. March 4, 2024 Creative Spaces Speaker Series: Brad Krizan The third in a series of free speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary. This session, led by Brad Krizan, covers commercial real estate leases and legalities. Take part on March 18, 2024. Program Updates Find out what's happening in our grant investment programs March 7, 2024 Grant Investment Programs: 2023 Results We have released the results of our 2023 grant investment programs. This includes a full breakdown of funding for each of the programs. March 7, 2024 Operating Grant Program: 2023 Results Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any budget area and are confirmed on a yearly basis upon the receipt of an interim report until the end of 2024. March 7, 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. March 7, 2024 Project Grant Program — Organizations: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant for Organizations. We were able to fund 36 applications. March 7, 2024 Operating Grant New Client Intake Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Operating Grant New Client Intake Program. March 7, 2024 Artist Development Microgrant: 2023 Results Intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives, see the 2023 results of the Artist Development Microgrant. March 7, 2024 Original Peoples Investment Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Original Peoples Investment Program. March 7, 2024 Changemakers Program: 2023 Results This grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects. March 7, 2024 Honouring the Children Grant: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Honouring the Children Grant. This program supported four artists and organizations. March 7, 2024 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Indigenous Artist Microgrant. We supported 12 applications to a total of $59,617. March 7, 2024 Future Focus Program: 2023 Results This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions. March 7, 2024 Organization Structural Change Grant: 2023 Results In 2021, Calgary Arts Development piloted the Organization Structural Change Grant for organizations to explore and implement organizational changes. March 7, 2024 Cultural Activation Fund: 2023 Results The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes. March 7, 2024 Artshare Program: 2023 Results Serving equity-seeking communities, 43 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2023. March 5, 2024 Project Grant Program Info Session and Q&A Applying to the 2024 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives? Learn more about the guidelines and application process at an online information session or at a virtual ‘open office space.’ March 4, 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives: Guidelines Released We are pleased to release the guidelines for this year’s Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives. Applications open March 20, 2024. February 12, 2024 Applications Open: Indigenous Artist Microgrant Intended to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region for activities and expenses related to the preservation of Indigenous culture and tradition. February 12, 2024 Applications Open: Honouring the Children Grant Supporting artistic projects responding to, honouring or in memory of the loss of life, culture, ceremony and language amongst the original peoples of this land because of the residential school system. February 5, 2024 Guidelines Released: Future Focus Granting Program Guidelines have been released for this program intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions. January 29, 2024 Grant Investment Programs: Announcement Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2024 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives. January 17, 2024 Deadline Extension: Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist. The deadline to apply for this project has been extended to January 31, 2024. January 12, 2024 Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Info Session Online Applying for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist? You can find more information and advice in this online and on-demand information session. December 19, 2023 Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Info Session Interested in applying for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist? Join us at an online information session on January 8, 2024 to learn more about the program goal, submission requirements and process to apply. December 17, 2023 Applications Open: Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist. The deadline to apply for this project is January 26, 2024. December 15, 2023 Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Info Session Online Applying for the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency? You can find more information and advice in this online and on-demand information session. December 14, 2023 Now Touring: Public Art Billboards launch across Calgary Starting in December 2023 and running throughout 2024, selected works from the City of Calgary Public Art Collection will be featured on billboards across the city. November 21, 2023 Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Professional Development & Info Session Are you interested in applying to the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency? Join us for an in-person professional development and information session on December 6, 2023. November 13, 2023 Applications Open: Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Applications are open for the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency, a five-month artist residency focused on the topic of social change. Apply by January 5, 2024. October 27, 2023 North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023: Info Session Online Applying to the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023 Program? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session. October 23, 2023 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant: Info Session Online Applying to the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session. October 20, 2023 Applications Open: North Central BRT Shelter Artwork Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023. October 10, 2023 Community-Run Microgrant Program Open House Interested in applying to the Community-Run Microgrant Program for 2023? Drop-in to our online open house on Friday, October 20, 2023 to get answers to your questions. October 10, 2023 North Central BRT Shelter Artwork Info Session Interested in applying to the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork program? Join an online information session on Friday, October 20, 2023 to learn more. October 5, 2023 Guidelines Released: North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023 Calgary Arts Development is partnering with The City of Calgary’s Bus Rapid Transit program to add artworks to new bus rapid transit shelters. September 28, 2023 Community-Run Microgrant Program Info Session Join us at an online info session on Thursday, October 5, 2023 to learn more about the Community-Run Microgrant Program for 2023, the program goal, submission requirements and the process to apply. 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. July 24, 2023 Virtual Open Office Spaces: Artist Development Microgrant We are hosting three virtual ‘open office spaces’ online over Zoom for Intake 2 of the Artist Development Microgrant. Sessions are open to any artist interested in this program. July 24, 2023 Virtual Meetings: Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying for the 2023 Project Grant Program – Organizations? If you have questions about the application process or eligibility, virtual meetings are being offered with Grant Specialist, Perpetual Atife. July 10, 2023 Project Grant Program — Organizations: Info Session Applying to the Project Grant for Organizations? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session. July 4, 2023 Guidelines Released: Future Focus Granting Program Guidelines have been released for this program intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions. July 4, 2023 Applications Open: Project Grant – Organizations Applications are open for the Project Grant Program — Organizations. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary. June 20, 2023 Guidelines Released: Project Grant Program – Organizations Guidelines have now been released for the Project Grant Program — Organizations. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary. June 13, 2023 Future Focus Program Information Session The Future Focus Program reopens to applications in July 2023. Join Calgary Arts Development, the Rozsa Foundation and the Calgary Foundation at an online information session on June 27, 2023. June 1, 2023 Applications Open: Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines have been released and applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program, supporting the preservation and revitalization of First Nation/Métis/Inuit art through arts-based projects and activities. May 25, 2023 Update: Grant Timeline Changes Due to an increase in applications, Calgary Arts Development is adjusting the timeline for both the Project Grant Program – Individuals & Collectives and the Artist Development Microgrant for 2023. May 23, 2023 Update: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program Deadline Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the deadline to apply for the Operating Grant New Client Intake Program. The deadline has now been extended to July 19, 2023. May 15, 2023 Update: Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the publication date for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Full guidelines will now be published on June 1, 2023. May 1, 2023 Grant Investment Programs: 2022 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2022 grant investment programs. This includes a full breakdown of funding for each of the programs. May 1, 2023 Applications Open: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program This program is for non-profit arts organizations that did not receive an operating grant from Calgary Arts Development for 2020 – 2022. Apply by June 21, 2023. April 18, 2023 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives: Info Session Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session. April 3, 2023 Guidelines Released: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program Guidelines have been released for the Operating Grant New Client Intake Program, open to applicants who did not receive an operating grant from Calgary Arts Development for 2020 – 2022. March 17, 2023 Project Grant Program Info Session and Q&As Learn more about the application process for the 2023 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives at an online info session, and/or one of two virtual ‘open office spaces.’ March 6, 2023 Virtual and In-Person Q&A for Artist Development Microgrant Are you working on your grant application for the 2023 Artist Development Microgrant? Bring your questions to our virtual ‘open office space’ on March 20, 2023. February 21, 2023 Applications Open: Artist Development Microgrant This program is intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives. February 7, 2023 Applications Open: Indigenous Artist Microgrant This program intended to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region for activities and expenses related to the preservation of Indigenous culture and tradition. February 3, 2023 Watch the Virtual Town Hall Our virtual town hall on January 26, 2023 focused on our four-year Strategic Framework and our 2023 grant investment programs. Missed it? Watch on demand or read the transcript. January 30, 2023 Apply Now: Operating Grant Program The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open. January 23, 2023 Grant Investment Programs: Announcement Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2023 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives. January 5, 2023 Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our 2023 grant investment programs and our strategic directions for the next four years. Take part on January 26, 2023. December 1, 2022 Future Focus Granting Program: February Intake A third intake has been added to this program, intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions. November 14, 2022 2023 – 2025 Centre City Banner Artists Announced Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce the next three artists featured in the Centre City Banner Program from 2023 – 2025. October 25, 2022 Future Focus Granting Program: New Joint Pilot Initiative This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions. October 24, 2022 Deadline Extended: Original Peoples Investment Program The deadline to apply for the Original Peoples Investment Program has been extended. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on November 4, 2022. September 6, 2022 Applications Open: Original Peoples Investment Program Applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on October 17, 2022. August 15, 2022 Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines have now been published for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Applications for this program open on September 5, 2022. August 4, 2022 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying to the Project Grant Program for Organizations? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session. July 19, 2022 Apply Now: Project Grant Program – Organizations Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program – Organizations. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on September 6, 2022. July 11, 2022 Guidelines: Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Organizations. Applications open July 18, 2022. May 20, 2022 Artist Development Microgrant Applications to the Artist Development Microgrant are open. The program is intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives. April 18, 2022 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Indigenous Artist Microgrant supporting the preservation, maintenance, and revival of Indigenous culture and tradition. Applications open April 19, 2022. March 21, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session. March 7, 2022 New Guidelines Released Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for this year’s Operating Grant Increase Program, the Organization Recovery Fund, and the Artist Development Microgrant. February 14, 2022 Changes to Publication Dates Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the guideline publication dates for the Operating Grant Increase Program, Organization Recovery Fund, and the Indigenous Artist Microgrant. February 14, 2022 New Online Grant Platform Calgary Arts Development is rolling out a new online platform to accept applications to grant investment programs beginning in this month. The system will go live on February 28, 2022. February 11, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program as an individual or collective? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session on March 9, 2022. February 9, 2022 Watch the Virtual Town Hall Hosted by Patti Pon and Melissa Tuplin on January 25, 2022, this virtual town hall focused on our 2022 granting programs. Missed it? Watch on demand or read the transcript. February 7, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. Applications open February 28, 2022. January 27, 2022 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2021 grant investment programs. A full breakdown of each of the programs can be found here. January 26, 2022 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant for Organizations. We were able to fund 47 applications. January 26, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. January 26, 2022 Organization Structural Change Grant In 2021, Calgary Arts Development piloted the Organization Structural Change Grant for organizations to explore and implement organizational changes. January 26, 2022 Changemaker Grant This grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects. January 26, 2022 Cultural Activation Fund The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes. January 26, 2022 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program. January 26, 2022 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Indigenous Artist Microgrant. We supported six projects with $48,450. January 26, 2022 Honouring the Children Grant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Honouring the Children Grant. This program supported four artists and organizations. January 26, 2022 ArtShare Program Serving equity-seeking communities, 49 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2021. January 20, 2022 Artist Development Microgrant Intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives, see the 2021 results. January 20, 2022 Operating Grant Program Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any budget area and are confirmed on a yearly basis upon the receipt of an interim report until the end of 2022. January 19, 2022 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2022 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives. December 20, 2021 Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our 2022 grant investment programs and various other projects and collaborations. Take part on January 25, 2022. September 23, 2021 Public Art Microgrant Programs Applying to our public art microgrant programs? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this on-demand information session. Tune in online and apply. September 9, 2021 Public Art Microgrant Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program and the Artist-Initiated Public Art Microgrant Program. August 4, 2021 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 Grant. Applications are ongoing. June 22, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying to the Project Grant Program for Organizations? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session. June 4, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Looking at applying Project Grant Program as an organization? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer an online information session. Register today. June 1, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for organizations. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on July 12, 2021. May 14, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session. May 10, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Organizations. Applications open June 1, 2021 for a July 12, 2021 deadline. May 5, 2021 Call for Assessor Nominations Calgary Arts Development seeks artists, arts workers, and community members to serve as peer assessors for our granting programs. Nominate yourself or someone else to take part. May 3, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for individuals and collectives. Read the guidelines and be sure to submit before 4:30pm MT on June 14, 2021. April 26, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program as an individual or collective? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session on May 10, 2021. April 12, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. Applications open May 3, 2021. March 29, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Applying to the Original Peoples Investment Program? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session. March 15, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Submit via the online grant interface before April 19, 2021. February 22, 2021 Operating Grant Program Interim Report Just a reminder for those in the Operating Grant Program, your interim report for 2021 is due Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:30pm MT. February 16, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program We are partnering with the Canada Council for the Arts to present information sessions about upcoming grant programs for Indigenous arts. February 8, 2021 Organization Structural Change Grant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for the Organization Structural Change Grant. Applications are now open. February 1, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Applications open March 15, 2021. February 1, 2021 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2020 grant investment programs. A full breakdown of each of the programs can be found here. January 29, 2021 Changemaker Grant The 2020 Changemaker Grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects. January 29, 2021 Cultural Activation Fund The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes. Read the 2020 results. January 28, 2021 Operating Grant Program In 2020, Operating Grant organizations had the opportunity to apply for a increase to their yearly grant, which was determined through a hybrid formula and peer assessment process. January 27, 2021 Recovery Fund Supported by The City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Fund, Calgary Arts Development’s Recovery Fund supported organizations to ensure long-term sustainability. January 27, 2021 Resiliency Fund Supported by The City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Fund, our Resiliency Fund supported initiatives which contribute to the resiliency of the arts sector. January 27, 2021 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding In 2020, Calgary Arts Development allocated $1.5 million towards providing immediate relief due to COVID-19 impacts. January 27, 2021 ArtShare Program Serving equity-seeking communities, 32 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2020. January 27, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program. January 27, 2021 Rozsa Online Programming Grant Calgary Arts Development partnered with the Rozsa Foundation to provide one-time online programming grants in 2020. January 27, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2020 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. January 25, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant Applying to the Artist Development Microgrant? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on demand information session. January 11, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant Applications are now open for the Artist Development Microgrant. Submit via the online grant interface before February 16, 2021. January 5, 2021 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2021 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives. September 15, 2020 Resiliency Fund Applications are now open for the second intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to submit your application via the online grant interface before October 19, 2020. August 10, 2020 Resiliency Fund Applications are now open for the first intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to submit your application via the online grant interface before September 14, 2020. July 16, 2020 Recovery Fund Applying to the Recovery Fund? The letter of intent and opt-in deadline is July 27, 2020. Be sure to review the guidelines for full details before submitting. June 26, 2020 Recovery Fund This fund provides organizations with up to $50,000 to develop and implement strategic recovery and resiliency plans that will help ensure your long-term sustainability. June 25, 2020 Emergency Resiliency Funds Calgary Arts Development has been granted $2,000,000 by The City of Calgary in one-time Emergency Resiliency Funds and will be invested through two programs. June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program – Organizations The Project Grant for Organizations will no longer be offered in 2020 and is replaced by the Resiliency Fund for non-profit arts organizations. June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is offering an online information session for individuals and collectives on July 6, 2020. June 1, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives. Submit by July 27, 2020. May 25, 2020 Operating Grant Increase The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open for Operating Grant funding increases. May 7, 2020 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding As the entire available pool has been distributed, we are unable to reopen applications for the COVID-19 Short-Term Artist Relief Fund. March 27, 2020 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding As announced at Calgary Arts Development’s town hall, $1.15 million has been allocated toward providing immediate relief. March 26, 2020 Update for Calgary Arts Development Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is continuing to monitor and assess the impact of COVID-19. January 7, 2020 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2020 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives. Learn more about the changes. January 6, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is hosting a Community Circle and Information Session on February 8, 2020 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. January 2, 2020 Organizational Access Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Organizational Access Program. January 2, 2020 Individual Artist Program Supporting the artist’s overall practice and removing financial barriers, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Individual Artist Program. January 2, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program. January 2, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives. January 2, 2020 OG+ Program Providing one-time funding to organizations funded through the Operating Grant program, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 OG+ sub-program. December 11, 2019 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development will be announcing its 2020 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives on January 7, 2020. October 18, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations. June 11, 2019 Individual Artist Program Interested in applying to the Individual Artist Program? Calgary Arts Development is offering two information sessions this July. RSVP to learn more about the guidelines and process. April 29, 2019 Operating Grant Program In consultation with the organizations in the Operating Grant Program, Calgary Arts Development has decided to move the deadline for the OG+ Program to June 28, 2019. April 16, 2019 City-Builder Program The Calgary Arts Development board of directors approved combining the funding for the City-Builder Program into the OG+ Program for 2019. This change does not alter the amount available. April 3, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations It has come to our attention that the incorrect amount was posted in our guidelines for the 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations. April 1, 2019 Organizational Access Program Get an overview of the full Organizational Access Program guidelines and learn how to best tell your story through the application process. March 8, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development has updated the program guidelines and is offering two information sessions. February 4, 2019 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is offering three information sessions for individuals or collectives this February. January 30, 2019 Grant Investment Programs As a public agency stewarding public dollars to the benefit of all Calgarians, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce 2019’s Grant Investment Programs. January 22, 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program The Original Peoples Investment Program guidelines are ready and applications open on January 25, 2019. January 8, 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program Our free day-long workshop for the Original Peoples Investment Program takes place on January 19, 2019 at SAIT’s Chinook Lodge. Publications Useful information and research 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 defined across Calgary. June 12, 2023 Accountability + Impact Report 2022 We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts to benefit all Calgarians. Read on to see what 2022 asked of us. June 12, 2023 Imagine This: Report and Resource Guide Imagine THIS combines a traditional EDIA audit of what’s been done so far at Calgary Arts Development, with community co-design sessions that asked participants what could be done next. June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development. December 20, 2022 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey Despite a global pandemic and rising inflation pressures, the 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts. Engagement Raising the value of the arts for all Calgarians Calgary Poet Laureate Program Wakefield Brewster serves as Calgary’s artistic ambassador. Celebration For The Arts Arts Celebration hosted by the Mayor. Living a Creative Life Congress Fuelling a vital, prosperous and connected city. Leaders Legacy Arts Awards A legacy of Calgary’s year as a Cultural Capital of Canada. Paula Timm's The Chaos of Pain | Image: Courtesy of SPARK Disability Arts Festival Fieldnotes Observations, thoughts, and tips from Calgary Arts Development's staff and board November 27, 2023 I Can Art: Sometimes 2D, 3D, Traditional & Digital In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, Communications Specialist Nick Heazell discusses his love of art and design, and how he takes inspiration from, of course, Star Wars. October 3, 2023 I Can Art: Coding with Aaron Chatha In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, public art communications specialist Aaron Chatha shares the challenges and rewards of creating video games. 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. February 14, 2023 Coming out on the other side of a pandemic Research & Policy Specialist Stephanie Solomon polled our Operating Grant clients in 2022 to shed some light on what challenges the community is facing coming out of the pandemic. February 6, 2023 I Can Art: Wheel Throwing with Kari Watson Calgary Arts Development communications specialist Kari Watson shares her love of and her skills in wheel throwing and pottery. January 9, 2023 Covid-19 2022 update In mid-2022 we did a check in with our operating grant clients about the impact of COVID-19 — research manager Greg Burbidge noted some interesting results compared to 2020. December 20, 2022 Getting technical about art Our Digital Specialist, Angèle Bleackley, reflects on the ways art and technology can work together to reach new audiences and create new experiences. December 6, 2022 So here are some stats… now what? Since 2018, Chromatic Theatre has been collecting statistics on racial diversity in Calgary theatre. Although the numbers have improved, increased diversity isn’t always welcomed or celebrated. November 21, 2022 Tips to improve your smartphone event photos Communications Specialist Aaron Chatha shares his tips and tricks on how to take the best photos at events with just a mobile phone. See what he has to say in this fieldnote.
March 18, 2024 Nominations open for Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards in recognition of artists, arts organizations, arts administrators and volunteers. The deadline is April 22, 2024.
March 15, 2024 We’re Hiring: Public Art Director Calgary Arts Development is hiring a Public Art Director to provide creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming and community engagement practices of the public art program.
March 12, 2024 Spotlight on Arts Audiences: Research The Rozsa Foundation and arts-supporting organizations in Calgary and Edmonton contracted research firm Stone-Olafson to conduct in-depth research on the current engagement of arts audiences in the province following the pandemic.
March 12, 2024 Report finds Calgary’s creative sector is essential A Conference Board of Canada update on the economic impact of Calgary’s creative industries finds they improve quality of life, support the retention of workers, attract business investment and contribute to economic vitality.
March 11, 2024 Public Art 101: The Process from A-Z Public Art 101 is a series of professional development workshops for artists and members of community groups and commissioning bodies who want to learn what it takes to create a successful public art project.
March 4, 2024 Creative Spaces Speaker Series: Brad Krizan The third in a series of free speaker events focused on creative spaces in Calgary. This session, led by Brad Krizan, covers commercial real estate leases and legalities. Take part on March 18, 2024.
March 7, 2024 Grant Investment Programs: 2023 Results We have released the results of our 2023 grant investment programs. This includes a full breakdown of funding for each of the programs.
March 7, 2024 Operating Grant Program: 2023 Results Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any budget area and are confirmed on a yearly basis upon the receipt of an interim report until the end of 2024.
March 7, 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives.
March 7, 2024 Project Grant Program — Organizations: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant for Organizations. We were able to fund 36 applications.
March 7, 2024 Operating Grant New Client Intake Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Operating Grant New Client Intake Program.
March 7, 2024 Artist Development Microgrant: 2023 Results Intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives, see the 2023 results of the Artist Development Microgrant.
March 7, 2024 Original Peoples Investment Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Original Peoples Investment Program.
March 7, 2024 Changemakers Program: 2023 Results This grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects.
March 7, 2024 Honouring the Children Grant: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Honouring the Children Grant. This program supported four artists and organizations.
March 7, 2024 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Program: 2023 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2023 Indigenous Artist Microgrant. We supported 12 applications to a total of $59,617.
March 7, 2024 Future Focus Program: 2023 Results This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.
March 7, 2024 Organization Structural Change Grant: 2023 Results In 2021, Calgary Arts Development piloted the Organization Structural Change Grant for organizations to explore and implement organizational changes.
March 7, 2024 Cultural Activation Fund: 2023 Results The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes.
March 7, 2024 Artshare Program: 2023 Results Serving equity-seeking communities, 43 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2023.
March 5, 2024 Project Grant Program Info Session and Q&A Applying to the 2024 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives? Learn more about the guidelines and application process at an online information session or at a virtual ‘open office space.’
March 4, 2024 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives: Guidelines Released We are pleased to release the guidelines for this year’s Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives. Applications open March 20, 2024.
February 12, 2024 Applications Open: Indigenous Artist Microgrant Intended to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region for activities and expenses related to the preservation of Indigenous culture and tradition.
February 12, 2024 Applications Open: Honouring the Children Grant Supporting artistic projects responding to, honouring or in memory of the loss of life, culture, ceremony and language amongst the original peoples of this land because of the residential school system.
February 5, 2024 Guidelines Released: Future Focus Granting Program Guidelines have been released for this program intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.
January 29, 2024 Grant Investment Programs: Announcement Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2024 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives.
January 17, 2024 Deadline Extension: Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist. The deadline to apply for this project has been extended to January 31, 2024.
January 12, 2024 Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Info Session Online Applying for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist? You can find more information and advice in this online and on-demand information session.
December 19, 2023 Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Info Session Interested in applying for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist? Join us at an online information session on January 8, 2024 to learn more about the program goal, submission requirements and process to apply.
December 17, 2023 Applications Open: Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist. The deadline to apply for this project is January 26, 2024.
December 15, 2023 Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Info Session Online Applying for the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency? You can find more information and advice in this online and on-demand information session.
December 14, 2023 Now Touring: Public Art Billboards launch across Calgary Starting in December 2023 and running throughout 2024, selected works from the City of Calgary Public Art Collection will be featured on billboards across the city.
November 21, 2023 Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Professional Development & Info Session Are you interested in applying to the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency? Join us for an in-person professional development and information session on December 6, 2023.
November 13, 2023 Applications Open: Art for Social Change Public Art Residency Applications are open for the Art for Social Change Public Art Residency, a five-month artist residency focused on the topic of social change. Apply by January 5, 2024.
October 27, 2023 North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023: Info Session Online Applying to the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023 Program? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session.
October 23, 2023 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant: Info Session Online Applying to the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session.
October 20, 2023 Applications Open: North Central BRT Shelter Artwork Applications are open and full guidelines have been released for the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023.
October 10, 2023 Community-Run Microgrant Program Open House Interested in applying to the Community-Run Microgrant Program for 2023? Drop-in to our online open house on Friday, October 20, 2023 to get answers to your questions.
October 10, 2023 North Central BRT Shelter Artwork Info Session Interested in applying to the North Central BRT Shelter Artwork program? Join an online information session on Friday, October 20, 2023 to learn more.
October 5, 2023 Guidelines Released: North Central BRT Shelter Artwork 2023 Calgary Arts Development is partnering with The City of Calgary’s Bus Rapid Transit program to add artworks to new bus rapid transit shelters.
September 28, 2023 Community-Run Microgrant Program Info Session Join us at an online info session on Thursday, October 5, 2023 to learn more about the Community-Run Microgrant Program for 2023, the program goal, submission requirements and the process to apply.
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.
July 24, 2023 Virtual Open Office Spaces: Artist Development Microgrant We are hosting three virtual ‘open office spaces’ online over Zoom for Intake 2 of the Artist Development Microgrant. Sessions are open to any artist interested in this program.
July 24, 2023 Virtual Meetings: Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying for the 2023 Project Grant Program – Organizations? If you have questions about the application process or eligibility, virtual meetings are being offered with Grant Specialist, Perpetual Atife.
July 10, 2023 Project Grant Program — Organizations: Info Session Applying to the Project Grant for Organizations? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session.
July 4, 2023 Guidelines Released: Future Focus Granting Program Guidelines have been released for this program intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.
July 4, 2023 Applications Open: Project Grant – Organizations Applications are open for the Project Grant Program — Organizations. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary.
June 20, 2023 Guidelines Released: Project Grant Program – Organizations Guidelines have now been released for the Project Grant Program — Organizations. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary.
June 13, 2023 Future Focus Program Information Session The Future Focus Program reopens to applications in July 2023. Join Calgary Arts Development, the Rozsa Foundation and the Calgary Foundation at an online information session on June 27, 2023.
June 1, 2023 Applications Open: Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines have been released and applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program, supporting the preservation and revitalization of First Nation/Métis/Inuit art through arts-based projects and activities.
May 25, 2023 Update: Grant Timeline Changes Due to an increase in applications, Calgary Arts Development is adjusting the timeline for both the Project Grant Program – Individuals & Collectives and the Artist Development Microgrant for 2023.
May 23, 2023 Update: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program Deadline Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the deadline to apply for the Operating Grant New Client Intake Program. The deadline has now been extended to July 19, 2023.
May 15, 2023 Update: Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the publication date for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Full guidelines will now be published on June 1, 2023.
May 1, 2023 Grant Investment Programs: 2022 Results Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2022 grant investment programs. This includes a full breakdown of funding for each of the programs.
May 1, 2023 Applications Open: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program This program is for non-profit arts organizations that did not receive an operating grant from Calgary Arts Development for 2020 – 2022. Apply by June 21, 2023.
April 18, 2023 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives: Info Session Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? You’ll find tips and information in this online and on-demand information session.
April 3, 2023 Guidelines Released: Operating Grant New Client Intake Program Guidelines have been released for the Operating Grant New Client Intake Program, open to applicants who did not receive an operating grant from Calgary Arts Development for 2020 – 2022.
March 17, 2023 Project Grant Program Info Session and Q&As Learn more about the application process for the 2023 Project Grant Program — Individuals and Collectives at an online info session, and/or one of two virtual ‘open office spaces.’
March 6, 2023 Virtual and In-Person Q&A for Artist Development Microgrant Are you working on your grant application for the 2023 Artist Development Microgrant? Bring your questions to our virtual ‘open office space’ on March 20, 2023.
February 21, 2023 Applications Open: Artist Development Microgrant This program is intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives.
February 7, 2023 Applications Open: Indigenous Artist Microgrant This program intended to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region for activities and expenses related to the preservation of Indigenous culture and tradition.
February 3, 2023 Watch the Virtual Town Hall Our virtual town hall on January 26, 2023 focused on our four-year Strategic Framework and our 2023 grant investment programs. Missed it? Watch on demand or read the transcript.
January 30, 2023 Apply Now: Operating Grant Program The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open.
January 23, 2023 Grant Investment Programs: Announcement Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2023 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists and artist collectives.
January 5, 2023 Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our 2023 grant investment programs and our strategic directions for the next four years. Take part on January 26, 2023.
December 1, 2022 Future Focus Granting Program: February Intake A third intake has been added to this program, intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.
November 14, 2022 2023 – 2025 Centre City Banner Artists Announced Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce the next three artists featured in the Centre City Banner Program from 2023 – 2025.
October 25, 2022 Future Focus Granting Program: New Joint Pilot Initiative This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.
October 24, 2022 Deadline Extended: Original Peoples Investment Program The deadline to apply for the Original Peoples Investment Program has been extended. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on November 4, 2022.
September 6, 2022 Applications Open: Original Peoples Investment Program Applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on October 17, 2022.
August 15, 2022 Original Peoples Investment Program Guidelines have now been published for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Applications for this program open on September 5, 2022.
August 4, 2022 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying to the Project Grant Program for Organizations? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session.
July 19, 2022 Apply Now: Project Grant Program – Organizations Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program – Organizations. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on September 6, 2022.
July 11, 2022 Guidelines: Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Organizations. Applications open July 18, 2022.
May 20, 2022 Artist Development Microgrant Applications to the Artist Development Microgrant are open. The program is intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives.
April 18, 2022 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Indigenous Artist Microgrant supporting the preservation, maintenance, and revival of Indigenous culture and tradition. Applications open April 19, 2022.
March 21, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session.
March 7, 2022 New Guidelines Released Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for this year’s Operating Grant Increase Program, the Organization Recovery Fund, and the Artist Development Microgrant.
February 14, 2022 Changes to Publication Dates Calgary Arts Development is rescheduling the guideline publication dates for the Operating Grant Increase Program, Organization Recovery Fund, and the Indigenous Artist Microgrant.
February 14, 2022 New Online Grant Platform Calgary Arts Development is rolling out a new online platform to accept applications to grant investment programs beginning in this month. The system will go live on February 28, 2022.
February 11, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program as an individual or collective? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session on March 9, 2022.
February 9, 2022 Watch the Virtual Town Hall Hosted by Patti Pon and Melissa Tuplin on January 25, 2022, this virtual town hall focused on our 2022 granting programs. Missed it? Watch on demand or read the transcript.
February 7, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. Applications open February 28, 2022.
January 27, 2022 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2021 grant investment programs. A full breakdown of each of the programs can be found here.
January 26, 2022 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant for Organizations. We were able to fund 47 applications.
January 26, 2022 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives.
January 26, 2022 Organization Structural Change Grant In 2021, Calgary Arts Development piloted the Organization Structural Change Grant for organizations to explore and implement organizational changes.
January 26, 2022 Changemaker Grant This grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects.
January 26, 2022 Cultural Activation Fund The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes.
January 26, 2022 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program.
January 26, 2022 Indigenous Artist Microgrant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Indigenous Artist Microgrant. We supported six projects with $48,450.
January 26, 2022 Honouring the Children Grant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2021 Honouring the Children Grant. This program supported four artists and organizations.
January 26, 2022 ArtShare Program Serving equity-seeking communities, 49 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2021.
January 20, 2022 Artist Development Microgrant Intended to support professional and business development activities for individual artists and artist collectives, see the 2021 results.
January 20, 2022 Operating Grant Program Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any budget area and are confirmed on a yearly basis upon the receipt of an interim report until the end of 2022.
January 19, 2022 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2022 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives.
December 20, 2021 Virtual Town Hall Join us for a virtual town hall focused on our 2022 grant investment programs and various other projects and collaborations. Take part on January 25, 2022.
September 23, 2021 Public Art Microgrant Programs Applying to our public art microgrant programs? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this on-demand information session. Tune in online and apply.
September 9, 2021 Public Art Microgrant Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program and the Artist-Initiated Public Art Microgrant Program.
August 4, 2021 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 Grant. Applications are ongoing.
June 22, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applying to the Project Grant Program for Organizations? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session.
June 4, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Looking at applying Project Grant Program as an organization? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer an online information session. Register today.
June 1, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for organizations. Be sure to submit via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MT on July 12, 2021.
May 14, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on-demand information session.
May 10, 2021 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Organizations. Applications open June 1, 2021 for a July 12, 2021 deadline.
May 5, 2021 Call for Assessor Nominations Calgary Arts Development seeks artists, arts workers, and community members to serve as peer assessors for our granting programs. Nominate yourself or someone else to take part.
May 3, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program for individuals and collectives. Read the guidelines and be sure to submit before 4:30pm MT on June 14, 2021.
April 26, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applying to the Project Grant Program as an individual or collective? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session on May 10, 2021.
April 12, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for the Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives. Applications open May 3, 2021.
March 29, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Applying to the Original Peoples Investment Program? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online information session.
March 15, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Applications are now open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Submit via the online grant interface before April 19, 2021.
February 22, 2021 Operating Grant Program Interim Report Just a reminder for those in the Operating Grant Program, your interim report for 2021 is due Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:30pm MT.
February 16, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program We are partnering with the Canada Council for the Arts to present information sessions about upcoming grant programs for Indigenous arts.
February 8, 2021 Organization Structural Change Grant Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for the Organization Structural Change Grant. Applications are now open.
February 1, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the guidelines for the Original Peoples Investment Program. Applications open March 15, 2021.
February 1, 2021 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of its 2020 grant investment programs. A full breakdown of each of the programs can be found here.
January 29, 2021 Changemaker Grant The 2020 Changemaker Grant invested in artists and organizations who are using their art to make change in their community. The grants funded both the artists as well as projects.
January 29, 2021 Cultural Activation Fund The Cultural Activation Fund emerged from City Council’s November 2018 motion with the intent to connect to economic and tourism indicators and outcomes. Read the 2020 results.
January 28, 2021 Operating Grant Program In 2020, Operating Grant organizations had the opportunity to apply for a increase to their yearly grant, which was determined through a hybrid formula and peer assessment process.
January 27, 2021 Recovery Fund Supported by The City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Fund, Calgary Arts Development’s Recovery Fund supported organizations to ensure long-term sustainability.
January 27, 2021 Resiliency Fund Supported by The City of Calgary’s Emergency Resiliency Fund, our Resiliency Fund supported initiatives which contribute to the resiliency of the arts sector.
January 27, 2021 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding In 2020, Calgary Arts Development allocated $1.5 million towards providing immediate relief due to COVID-19 impacts.
January 27, 2021 ArtShare Program Serving equity-seeking communities, 32 artists and organizations were funded by Calgary Arts Development through its ArtShare Program in 2020.
January 27, 2021 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program.
January 27, 2021 Rozsa Online Programming Grant Calgary Arts Development partnered with the Rozsa Foundation to provide one-time online programming grants in 2020.
January 27, 2021 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2020 Project Grant Program for Individuals and Collectives.
January 25, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant Applying to the Artist Development Microgrant? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this online and on demand information session.
January 11, 2021 Artist Development Microgrant Applications are now open for the Artist Development Microgrant. Submit via the online grant interface before February 16, 2021.
January 5, 2021 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2021 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives.
September 15, 2020 Resiliency Fund Applications are now open for the second intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to submit your application via the online grant interface before October 19, 2020.
August 10, 2020 Resiliency Fund Applications are now open for the first intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to submit your application via the online grant interface before September 14, 2020.
July 16, 2020 Recovery Fund Applying to the Recovery Fund? The letter of intent and opt-in deadline is July 27, 2020. Be sure to review the guidelines for full details before submitting.
June 26, 2020 Recovery Fund This fund provides organizations with up to $50,000 to develop and implement strategic recovery and resiliency plans that will help ensure your long-term sustainability.
June 25, 2020 Emergency Resiliency Funds Calgary Arts Development has been granted $2,000,000 by The City of Calgary in one-time Emergency Resiliency Funds and will be invested through two programs.
June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program – Organizations The Project Grant for Organizations will no longer be offered in 2020 and is replaced by the Resiliency Fund for non-profit arts organizations.
June 25, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is offering an online information session for individuals and collectives on July 6, 2020.
June 1, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Applications are now open for the Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives. Submit by July 27, 2020.
May 25, 2020 Operating Grant Increase The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open for Operating Grant funding increases.
May 7, 2020 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding As the entire available pool has been distributed, we are unable to reopen applications for the COVID-19 Short-Term Artist Relief Fund.
March 27, 2020 COVID-19 Short-Term Relief Funding As announced at Calgary Arts Development’s town hall, $1.15 million has been allocated toward providing immediate relief.
March 26, 2020 Update for Calgary Arts Development Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is continuing to monitor and assess the impact of COVID-19.
January 7, 2020 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce its 2020 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives. Learn more about the changes.
January 6, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is hosting a Community Circle and Information Session on February 8, 2020 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
January 2, 2020 Organizational Access Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Organizational Access Program.
January 2, 2020 Individual Artist Program Supporting the artist’s overall practice and removing financial barriers, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Individual Artist Program.
January 2, 2020 Original Peoples Investment Program Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program.
January 2, 2020 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives.
January 2, 2020 OG+ Program Providing one-time funding to organizations funded through the Operating Grant program, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 OG+ sub-program.
December 11, 2019 Grant Investment Programs Calgary Arts Development will be announcing its 2020 grant investment programs for arts organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives on January 7, 2020.
October 18, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations.
June 11, 2019 Individual Artist Program Interested in applying to the Individual Artist Program? Calgary Arts Development is offering two information sessions this July. RSVP to learn more about the guidelines and process.
April 29, 2019 Operating Grant Program In consultation with the organizations in the Operating Grant Program, Calgary Arts Development has decided to move the deadline for the OG+ Program to June 28, 2019.
April 16, 2019 City-Builder Program The Calgary Arts Development board of directors approved combining the funding for the City-Builder Program into the OG+ Program for 2019. This change does not alter the amount available.
April 3, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations It has come to our attention that the incorrect amount was posted in our guidelines for the 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations.
April 1, 2019 Organizational Access Program Get an overview of the full Organizational Access Program guidelines and learn how to best tell your story through the application process.
March 8, 2019 Project Grant Program – Organizations Calgary Arts Development has updated the program guidelines and is offering two information sessions.
February 4, 2019 Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives Calgary Arts Development is offering three information sessions for individuals or collectives this February.
January 30, 2019 Grant Investment Programs As a public agency stewarding public dollars to the benefit of all Calgarians, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce 2019’s Grant Investment Programs.
January 22, 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program The Original Peoples Investment Program guidelines are ready and applications open on January 25, 2019.
January 8, 2019 Original Peoples Investment Program Our free day-long workshop for the Original Peoples Investment Program takes place on January 19, 2019 at SAIT’s Chinook Lodge.
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 defined across Calgary.
June 12, 2023 Accountability + Impact Report 2022 We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts to benefit all Calgarians. Read on to see what 2022 asked of us.
June 12, 2023 Imagine This: Report and Resource Guide Imagine THIS combines a traditional EDIA audit of what’s been done so far at Calgary Arts Development, with community co-design sessions that asked participants what could be done next.
June 7, 2023 2022 Demographic Profile of Calgary’s Arts Sector This demographic survey conducted in the summer of 2021 represents the 168 not-for-profit arts organizations that receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development.
December 20, 2022 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey Despite a global pandemic and rising inflation pressures, the 2022 Calgary Engagement Survey shows Calgarians continue to explore and find ways to connect with the arts.
November 27, 2023 I Can Art: Sometimes 2D, 3D, Traditional & Digital In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, Communications Specialist Nick Heazell discusses his love of art and design, and how he takes inspiration from, of course, Star Wars.
October 3, 2023 I Can Art: Coding with Aaron Chatha In this series featuring Calgary Arts Development staff, public art communications specialist Aaron Chatha shares the challenges and rewards of creating video games.
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.
February 14, 2023 Coming out on the other side of a pandemic Research & Policy Specialist Stephanie Solomon polled our Operating Grant clients in 2022 to shed some light on what challenges the community is facing coming out of the pandemic.
February 6, 2023 I Can Art: Wheel Throwing with Kari Watson Calgary Arts Development communications specialist Kari Watson shares her love of and her skills in wheel throwing and pottery.
January 9, 2023 Covid-19 2022 update In mid-2022 we did a check in with our operating grant clients about the impact of COVID-19 — research manager Greg Burbidge noted some interesting results compared to 2020.
December 20, 2022 Getting technical about art Our Digital Specialist, Angèle Bleackley, reflects on the ways art and technology can work together to reach new audiences and create new experiences.
December 6, 2022 So here are some stats… now what? Since 2018, Chromatic Theatre has been collecting statistics on racial diversity in Calgary theatre. Although the numbers have improved, increased diversity isn’t always welcomed or celebrated.
November 21, 2022 Tips to improve your smartphone event photos Communications Specialist Aaron Chatha shares his tips and tricks on how to take the best photos at events with just a mobile phone. See what he has to say in this fieldnote.