A creative, connected Calgary through the arts.
2024 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

Monica Kidd

Recipient: Project Grant, Individual Artists and Artist Collectives

Ryan Danny Owen

Recipient: Project Grant, Individual Artists and Artist Collectives

PHOTOS
Top row: Kamamak | Blue Fantasy Motel by Ryan Danny Owen | Alexander Oriaifo | Community-run microgrant program
Bottom row: Centre City Banners by Slavek Pytraczyk | Alcove Centre for the Arts, Photo: Orien | Art Bus by Phoebe Riel, Photo: Blaine Campbell | Land’s End Ensemble: Laura Hynes in performance, Photo: Cary Schatz
PHOTOS
Top: Kamamak Bottom: Centre City Banners by Slavek Pytraczyk