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
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.

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
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 June 27, 2025, 5 p.m. MDT.
Questions? Send them to public.art@leuwebb.ca.

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