Calgary public art
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. Continue reading
Gardens at Calgary’s Green Line LRT stations considered at committee
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Calgary’s transportation committee received a report recommending public gardens at Green Line LRT stations. Continue reading
Calgary to continue suspension of public arts program
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The City of Calgary community services committee is recommending that, until a new public art model is fully developed, no new projects should be funded this year. Continue reading
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Fun meets function on new Calgary bike racks: ‘encouraging year-round cyclists’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
New bike racks that also serve as public art are being installed in Calgary as the city hosts an international winter cycling conference. Continue reading
Construction of Calgary’s newest art installation begins despite public art moratorium
By Sarah Offin Reporter
For the welder climbing a 14-metre-tall stainless steel web of pipes, the temporary title of Calgary’s newest public art piece — “Ascend” — is fitting. Continue reading
City of Calgary cancels second part of Bowfort Road interchange art project
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
A City of Calgary official sites budget restrictions as the reason why the second phase of the public art project was scrapped. Continue reading
‘It’s spawning!’ Tiny replicas of Calgary’s Big Blue Ring spark online hilarity
A photo posted to Reddit on Tuesday shows several small blue rings at the Parks on Harvest Hills development site, each sitting on a wooden peg surrounded by dirt. Continue reading
Calgary unveils new manhole cover designs
Calgary has 200,000 manholes with about 2,000 being replaced each year, depending on wear and tear, the city said. Continue reading
If Calgary vote is any indication, public art means never having to say you’re sorry
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Calgary city council has shot down an attempt by Councillor Jeromy Farkas to have council apologize for the corporate public arts policy. Continue reading
New Calgary public art ‘reminiscent of a cross between a hockey player and a drinking bird’
Construction on the $245-million library got underway in August 2014. Its grand opening is planned for November 2018. Continue reading