Arts Supporters in Calgary by Ward

Creative Calgary received postal code information from 21 arts organizations in Calgary, each of which are mapped below. Each colour represents a different organization, and between them you will find an arts supporter on almost every single block in the city! Use the menu on the bottom right of the map to move around and zoom in or out and have a look at all the arts supporters in your ward. Then, browse through the magazine below that details the organizations, venues, and activities in each Ward in the City.

Because we used only postal code data, each dot could represent one person in one house or many people in a condo or apartment building. We wanted to illustrate that there are voters who strongly support arts and culture in every single ward in the city. Calgarians love the arts!

Many businesses, associations, and individuals have written to express their support for Creative Calgary and the necessity and importance of a strong arts and culture scene. You can read their letters here.

Magazine

Read our Arts in Calgary magazine that looks at arts activity in each Ward in detail.

Arts Impact in Calgary

The arts and culture sector in Calgary has enormous economic, social and cultural impacts on our city. A strong arts scene promotes community cohesion, cultural identity, and a sense of belonging; provides jobs for over 18,000 Calgarians working in the arts; and contributes as much as $3.4 Billion in direct revenue for local businesses.

The arts and culture sector is a vital piece of infrastructure in a vibrant and resilient city, and should not be taken for granted. As a building block for a strong and growing city, it needs appropriate funding and support from the municipal government.