Calgary Public Art

• Black Lives Matter mural disappears behind downtown Calgary development

  The mural 'The Guide and Protector' in Calgary's Chinatown will soon be covered by a development under construction in the lot next to it.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2024
  
• 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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• Dazzling light show at Calgary’s Telus Sky skyscraper debuts Saturday

  On Saturday, Oct. 24, the giant art installation will debut the artist's complete light show.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2020
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• Becoming an ‘arts generator’: Calgary’s new public arts program to receive 3-year term

  The arms-length program would get an annual operating grant of $800 million.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2020
• ‘You don’t have to like every piece of art’: Nenshi condemns outrage towards proposed BLM murals

  Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi said the backlash isn't right, and has "no place in this city."

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2020
• Calgary Black Lives Matter mural postponed, new wall to be found following ‘violent vitriol, racism’

  As of Wednesday, no new location had been proposed for the Black Lives Matter mural.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2020
• City of Calgary proposes Black Lives Matter mural, will replace long-standing downtown painting

  A BLM mural is set to take the place of a painting that salutes a charitable agency's work to serve struggling Calgarians.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2020
• City asks for input from Calgarians’ on future of public art program

  On Wednesday, an online survey was launched, asking Calgarians for their opinions on the future of public art in the city. The survey is open to all residents and will be live until June 30. 

  Canada

  May 27, 2020
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• Calgary public art program to transition to independent organization

  It's hoped the change will allow more input from the public and arts community, and find some savings for the city. 

  Politics

  Nov 19, 2019
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• Transformative art unveiled in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood

  With a quick glance at "Wolfe and the Sparrows," the piece looks like a traditional monument. But, upon closer inspection, a flock of sparrows explodes from Wolfe’s head and shoulders, distorting them in the process.

  May 9, 2019