Public art opportunities

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

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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

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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. 

External opportunities

Indigenous and outdoor public art opportunities at Scotia Place

Four new public art opportunities are coming to Scotia Place, Alberta’s newest premier sports and entertainment venue in Calgary’s emerging Culture + Entertainment District!

The LeuWebb Projects & Heavy curatorial team is working with the Scotia Place Project Committee to develop dynamic public art that reflects the values, stories, and aspirations of those who live, work, and gather here.

Two of the public art commissions are dedicated to celebrating Indigenous culture and are described in the Request for Pre-qualification for Indigenous Public Art at Scotia Place, Calgary. The other two commissions will be located near the main entrances to the building and are outlined in the Request for Pre-qualification for Outdoor Public Art at Scotia Place, Calgary.

Deadline for applications is July 9, 2025, 5 p.m. MDT.

Questions? Send them to public.art@leuwebb.ca.

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

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  • Additional opportunities for artists

    View other opportunities for artists on the Calgary Arts Development website.

  • Indigenous public art

    Respecting and sharing the unique, local Indigenous traditions, beliefs and practices through public art helps to share Indigenous perspectives and stories. Learn more about the Indigenous Public Art Program.

  • Indigenous artist roster

    Are you an Indigenous artist interested in doing public art in Calgary? Sign up for our roster.

  • Arts & Culture microgrant

    Artists are invited to partner with a non-profit organization to create a community-run initiative that makes public spaces more inviting.

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