Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
Calgary Arts Development maintains a roster of artists available to lead paid workshop presentations in city schools during the 2026–27 school year, focusing on public art content for grades 1–12. You must live in the Calgary/Treaty 7 region, be 18+, have professional public art or community-based practice experience, and demonstrate ability to work with youth. The roster application deadline is September 1, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 1, 2026
“Rolling deadline with two annual reviews: September 1, 2026 (for presentations beginning September 2026); January 4, 2027 (for presentations January–June 2027); applications received after January 4, 2027 reviewed in August 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Opportunity to present paid workshops to students in Calgary schools.
“C$541 per presentation (CARFAC half-day rate); C$400 preparation fee (CARFAC full-day rate, up to 8 hours); C$40/hour for additional meetings/extended preparation; up to C$200 per workshop reimbursement for materials/supplies purchased by Calgary Arts Development or reimbursed to artist.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with option to renew for up to two additional school years.
Who can apply. Must live in Calgary/Treaty 7 region; be at least 18 years old; have professional experience in public art and/or community-based practice; have experience or expressed interest in leading workshops with youth and communities.
“Must live in Calgary/Treaty 7 region”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Reviewed by Public Art School Program team based on evidence of professional artistic practice relevant to program, demonstrated interest in community engagement and workshop facilitation, knowledge of public art, and consideration of overall roster composition to represent broad range of practices ”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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