Public Art Opportunities

Request for Proposals: Fabrication of Mobile Public Art Spaces

Applications closed

Calgary Arts Development invites proposals from qualified fabricators, builders or design-build teams to engineer and fabricate three modular, mobile gallery units for the DROP Containers public art initiative. Each unit is a standardized, multi-functional container…Read more

Call to Artists: Community-Informed Public Art Project in East Calgary International Avenue

Deadline April 10, 2026

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams residing in the Treaty 7 area for the Community-Informed Public Art Project in East Calgary International Avenue. Submissions are due April 10, 2026.Read more

Northeast Mini Galleries 2026 – 2027

Applications closed

We are seeking applications from artists at any stage in their career who live in Calgary to participate in the Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program for 2026 – 2027. Deadline for applications is March…Read more

Call for Expressions of Interest: Northeast LRT Extension Public Art Opportunity

Applications closed

We are calling for Expressions of Interests for a public art opportunity to create a design for the proposed Blue Line LRT NE Extension station plaza. This opportunity is open to local, national and international…Read more

Art Bus 2026 RFQ

Applications closed

Artists and artist collectives are invited to submit qualifications for an opportunity to wrap the exterior of one of seven public transit busses with new artwork. The deadline to apply is September 23, 2025.Read more

Public Art School Programs

Want to bring public art into your classroom? Our free, curriculum-connected presentations introduce students to the creativity, conversation and community behind Calgary’s public art.Read more

Call to Artists: Northeast Mini Galleries

Applications closed

Calgary Arts Development invites artists to submit artwork for consideration in the Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program, showcasing exhibitions across northeast Calgary communities.Read more

Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program

Applications closed

Recognizing that public art opportunities can come from grassroots ideas that are initiated and led by communities, Calgary Arts Development invites proposals for community-run public art projects.Read more

Submit Your Public Art Idea

Have a brilliant idea for public art that you’d like to see in our city? We invite you to share your vision and help shape Calgary’s cultural landscape!Read more