Calgary Arts Development | AIR 2025

A creative, connected Calgary through the arts.

2025 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 thriving, connected Calgary where everyone is empowered to live a creative life through the arts.

Mission: Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians.

To deliver on our mission, we are:

• Connectors, facilitators and collaborators

• Champions, supporters and ambassadors

• Investors in artists and arts organizations

• Catalysts, commissioners and opportunity-makers

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

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.