Calgary Arts Development's arms length Grants Assessors make recommendations for the disbursement of operating and other granting funds to Calgary Arts Development staff, who in turn provide these recommendations to the Calgary Arts Development Board of Directors. In making recommendations, assessors follow an assessment process that considers established criteria for each assessed grant program.

• Information on how to become or nominate an assessor

Artistic and Public Impact (the primary focus in the assessment of Operating Grants)

Calgary Arts Development has prepared the attached Artistic and Public Impact Measurements document as a starting point for exploring these areas. This document contains a number of measurements and examples for both artistic and public impact that were used as a reference in creating the 2009 Operating Grant. Grant applicants have been asked to write about their impact in many of these measurement areas. We hope to be able to continue to add to and improve this document as we explore these areas with you. Any comments you may have to strengthen this document are welcome!

• Artistic and Public Impact Measures

Investment Guidelines for Assessors

• Overview of Assessor Roles and Responsibilities
• Investment Guidelines for Assessors 2011

The information in these documents is regarding the assessment process of Calgary Arts Development’s Operating Grant Program including conflict of interest and confidentiality guidelines and policies. Information about Grant Guidelines and Assessment Criteria are available at calgaryartsdevelopment.com/opgrants.

Application Overview - Presentation for Grant Assessors

The presentation "Operating Grant Guidelines and Application" provides an overview of the operating grant and assessment process for grants assessors.

• Operating Grant Guidelines and Application