A creative, connected Calgary through the arts.
2023 ACCOUNTABILITY & IMPACT REPORT​

We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

We are proud to put public dollars to work in the interest of the public good. This means all public not just some. We aspire to foster a resilient and sustainable arts sector that is safe and welcoming to all people regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, income status, physical or mental abilities.

We believe that infusing the lives of Calgarians with art has the power to build our city.

Vision: A creative, connected Calgary through the arts where everyone is empowered to live a creative life.

Mission: The arts have the power to create vibrant communities and bring together diverse voices and perspectives. We support artists in the development of their skills and the expression of their creativity. Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

To deliver on our mission, we are:

  • A connector, facilitator and collaborator
  • A champion, supporter and ambassador
  • An investor in artists, artist collectives and arts organizations
  • A catalyst and opportunity-maker
Sarah Slaughter works on a mural at the Sunalta Community Wildflower Garden

We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

We are proud to put public dollars to work in the interest of the public good. This means all public not just some. We aspire to foster a resilient and sustainable arts sector that is safe and welcoming to all people regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, income status, physical or mental abilities.

We believe that infusing the lives of Calgarians with art has the power to build our city.

 

Vision: A creative, connected Calgary through the arts where everyone is empowered to live a creative life.

 

Mission: The arts have the power to create vibrant communities and bring together diverse voices and perspectives. We support artists in the development of their skills and the expression of their creativity. Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

 

To deliver on our mission, we are:

  • A connector, facilitator and collaborator
  • A champion, supporter and ambassador
  • An investor in artists, artist collectives and arts organizations
  • A catalyst and opportunity-maker
Cultivate | Instigate Opening at the Alberta Craft Gallery - Calgary

We are the city’s designated arts development authority, created to support and strengthen the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

We are proud to put public dollars to work in the interest of the public good. This means all public. We aspire to foster a resilient and sustainable arts sector that is safe and welcoming for all, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical, or mental abilities.

Zach Running Coyote on the Lunchbox Theatre stage in Snowblind
Sarah Slaughter works on a mural at the Sunalta Community Wildflower Garden
Participants wearing masks in a workshop by The Wonderheads at the Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry
Cultivate | Instigate Opening at the Alberta Craft Gallery - Calgary

Impact Stories

Ari Agha

Recipient: Project Grant, Individuals & Collectives

Bruce Miller

Recipient: Project Grant, Individuals & Collectives

ISSAY!

Recipient: Project Grant for Organizations

Jude Griebel

Recipient: Project Grant, Individuals & Collectives

Val Lieske

Recipient: Project Development Grant for Organizations

PHOTOS
Top row: Tara Vahab | Kinngait Studios at The Edison, photo by Glenbow | In Harlem (2022) by ISSAY!, photo by Eleven 0. Six | Skylar’s Comet by Bruce Miller, photo by Sarah Koury
Bottom row: Jonathan McCaslin, photo by Trudie Lee | Alyjah Ermine Neil, photo by CINIC Studio | Nakatani Gong Orchestra + SHHH!! Ensemble event, photo by Elyse Bouvier | Priscilla Cherry
PHOTOS

Top: Robert Hunter greeting audiences at Good Story, photo by Andrés Galarza 
Bottom: Sentient Forms, photo by Caitlin Unrau