Calgary Art

• German artist creates ‘tallest mural in the world’ in Calgary

  An international artist is in Calgary through much of June to create a colourful new addition to the downtown core.

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  Jun 14
  
• Pandemic pursuit: Calgary auto painter finds ‘peace of mind’ creating art

  After 38 years working in body shops, a Calgary man is using an auto spray painter to make his art: 'It just brings a new adventure in life.'

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  Apr 26
  
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• Calgary woman boosts spirits with ‘heartwarming’ snow sculptures

  A Calgary woman is creating a colourful collection of penguins and turtles in a public park to make others smile.

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  Jan 17
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• Calgarian ‘honoured and blessed’ to be named one of Canada’s top immigrants

  A very creative Calgarian is celebrating a major new honour -- national recognition for his hard work in helping diverse communities celebrate common ground together.

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  Nov 25, 2021
• Outrage after Indigenous art in Calgary covered up with brick wall

  The timing couldn't have been worse. That's the sentiment from many within the Indigenous community after a popular piece of art along Calgary’s 17th Avenue was covered up.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
• Calgary’s month-long BUMP Festival wraps up with 60+ murals

  "This is our fifth year and it's, by far, been our biggest year to date. We've completed over 60 new murals across Calgary in six different neighbourhoods."

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  Sep 1, 2021
• Calgary artist escapes gang life and hopes his journey helps youth at risk: ‘Art has saved my life’

  It's a powerful story of transformation. A Calgary man involved in a violent gang lifestyle is now a successful artist hoping to inspire others.

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  Jun 8, 2021
• City chooses Calgary Arts Development as public art program operator as funding restored

  The city announced Monday that it has chosen Calgary Arts Development as the operator of its public art program and its funding — which was frozen — would be restored.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2021
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• 3 Calgary artists enjoy ‘phenomenal’ success after opening gallery during COVID-19 pandemic

  With shows cancelled and galleries closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Calgary artists hope exhibiting their work will help "to keep people's spirits lifted."

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  Mar 8, 2021
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• Calgary Indigenous artist nominated for national photography award

  Brittney Bear Hat is nominated for the New Generation Photography Award.

  Features

  Feb 23, 2021