Current opportunities

Métis Curator – Indigenous Public Art

Call for curators

  • Who: Métis Curators with a connection to Alberta interested in curating a travelling exhibit.
  • What: Curate a Métis educational travelling exhibit for The City of Calgary Public Art collection.
  • Where: Hybrid work, online research, in-person research, events as needed, regular meetings with City of Calgary Public Art staff.
  • When: 
    • Deadline to apply: Sept. 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
    • Project start: Oct. 1, 2025
    • Project end: Oct. 1, 2026
  • How much: Curatorial fee of $12,000 + GST total
  • To apply: Send your application package to indigenouspublicart@calgary.ca with the subject "Métis Curator"

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David Garneau, Jerry Potts, Metis Scout (1840-1896), 1984, ceramic, Collection of the City of Calgary, Public Art.

Stoney Nakoda Curatorial Mentorship – Indigenous Public Art

Call for curatorial mentee

  • Who: Stoney artists and individuals interested in gaining work experience as a curator.
  • What: Curate a Stoney Nakoda educational travelling exhibit for The City of Calgary Public Art collection.
  • Where: Hybrid work, online research, in-person research, events as needed, regular meetings with City of Calgary Public Art staff.
  • When: 
    • Deadline to apply: Sept. 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
    • Project start: Oct. 1, 2025
    • Project end: Oct. 1, 2026
  • How much: Curatorial fee of $7,000 + GST total
  • To apply: Send an email of interest to indigenouspublicart@calgary.ca with the subject "Stoney Nakoda mentorship"

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The City of Calgary recognizes and values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and unique dimensions of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, work style, communication style, learning preferences and others. 

Definition of a Professional Artist: Canadian Council for the Arts​

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