Calgary Arts Development

In partnership with PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) presented by TD is pleased to announce an exciting public art initiative: LandMarks! The project will showcase the artworks of 10 artists with disabilities from Treaty 7 / Calgary area on billboards and other public advertising platforms across Canada in Fall 2026.

This opportunity is open to artists from the Treaty 7/ Calgary area who identify as having a developmental, physical, and/or acquired disability.

Submissions are open until July 13, 2026 at 5:00pm MDT. Link in bio for details on how to submit your application!

Learn more about the Chinatown Public Art Plan: https://chinatownpublicartplan.com/

On Thursday the Calgary Arts Development Board announced their Chinatown Public Art plan.

As a member of the CADA board and a Chinese Canadian, I am very glad to see a longterm vision for public art in Chinatown that is based on meaningful community engagement and deep rooted in Chinatown’s important history.

The Chinatown Public Art Plan is here!

Last week, we celebrated the launch of the plan alongside community members, artists, residents, business owners and many of the people who helped shape this work over the past 18 months.

Developed through extensive community engagement, the plan outlines a long-term vision for public art in Calgary’s Chinatown. It identifies key priorities including cultural identity, community connection, youth engagement and space for future-focused work.

This is a shared roadmap to help guide future public art in the neighbourhood.

Read the full plan at https://chinatownpublicartplan.com/

We’re excited to share that the Music Cities Convention (MCC) is coming to Calgary from September 29 to October 1, 2026.

MCC brings together professionals working across music, policy, and city-building for focused conversations, knowledge exchange, and global perspectives on how music shapes local economies and communities.

As Alberta marks the announcement of the Music Action Plan, we're offering a limited-time ticket rate of $149 CAD, available until May 14, 2026.

You can also explore a first look at confirmed international speakers at the link below.

Learn more and secure your tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/musiccitiesevents/1961861

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the global conversation on music and cities.