Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
Calgary Arts Development seeks artists to create original work for bus wraps and interior displays. Seven artists will be selected. Free to enter; deadline October 12, 2026. Must live in Calgary or be FNMI/Métis/Inuit practising in Treaty 7 territory. Ineligible if selected for Art Bus 2023–2026 or Centre City Banners 2023–2028.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 12, 2026
“October 12, 2026, 1 pm MT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“$9,000 (not including GST) all-inclusive payment; four books of transit tickets for inspiration and research”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Approximately 12 weeks between June and October 2027; artwork development December 2026 to mid-April 2027
Who can apply. Artists in any career stage working in any discipline who live in Calgary. Residency requirement waived for First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) artists/collectives practising in Treaty 7 region. Ineligible if previously selected for Art B
How they choose.
“Evaluated by Calgary Arts Development, The City of Calgary, and Calgary Transit; artwork subject to approval by these bodies and must adhere to Canadian Code of Advertising Standards”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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