Noeline Hofmann sitting on a bench in front of a wall which is covered in marks and graffiti

Alberta-born music artist Noeline Hofmann finds success in Nashville

Photo: Preston Hofmann

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Artist Bethel Afework poses in front of her colourful artwork on a wall which includes a bright purple door.

At Alcove Centre for the Arts, Bethel Afework makes creativity accessible

Photo: Jason Dziver

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Malik Elassal sitting with a broad smile, within a small refrigerator which has bottles in the doorway, in a kitchen

Calgary actor and comedian Malik Elassal strikes comedy gold

Photo: Shela Shiloni

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Three women sitting side by side wearing very elaborate, long acrylic earrings and fashionable western wear

Calgary-based designers reshape the landscape of Indigenous fashion

Photo: FOREIGNERZ

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We're hiring: Community Investment Program Specialist

Join our team! We are recruiting a full-time community investment program specialist to work across the grant investment program portfolio and collaborate closely with the Community Investment team to design, implement and evaluate granting programs…Read more

Applications Open: Original Peoples Investment Program

Applications are open for the Original Peoples Investment Program. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) individual artists, FNMI artist collectives, and Indigenous-led and -centred arts…Read more

First Flip Pancake Breakfast

It’s time for a little boot scootin’ boogie, Calgary! Help us kick off the 2026 Calgary Stampede at the First Flip Stampede Breakfast on July 2, 2026.Read more

Summer Hours

Calgary Arts Development will be closed on Fridays throughout July and August, as well as Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day and Monday, August 3 for Heritage Day.Read more

2025 Citizen Reference Panel on the Arts Report

In 2025 Calgary Arts Development convened a Citizen Reference Panel to explore one guiding question: How might we imagine a cultural community that empowers every Calgarian to live a creative life and contribute to a…Read more

Our arts & culture events calendar is growing!

Calgary Arts Development, Tourism Calgary and The City of Calgary (Downtown Strategy) have collaborated with other civic and cultural partners, and RedPoint Media, to bring a first-of-its-kind central events database to the Blue Sky City.…Read more

Accountability + Impact Report 2025

You can now find our 2025 Accountability + Impact Report online. Read about our various arts activities last year, including grant investments, public art projects, research, partnerships and more. You will also find stories about…Read more

Call to Artists: Walden Fire Station and Library

We are seeking an artist or artist team to create permanent public artwork(s) for a combined fire station and library planned for the community of Walden. This opportunity is open to local and national professional…Read more

The Northeast Mini Galleries Return With a New Look

Discover new artworks in new mini galleries! The Responsibility to Wonder, curated by Genevieve Farrell, features 12 artworks by 10 artists exploring curiosity, connection and the relationships that shape our communities. On view from June…Read more

You're Invited: Report to Community

Join us at our Report to Community on June 19, 2026, a free event including a report of our arts activities in 2025, followed by a reception with members of the arts community and our…Read more

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Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

We acknowledge that this land is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories including the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. This land is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Calgary Nose Hill and Calgary Elbow Districts as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.

We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.

Please see our full Commitment to Equity, including the sections on our aspirations, accountability, current initiatives and EDIA history.