Calgary Arts Development's Operating Grant Program invests annually in Calgary-based, non-profit organizations driven by an arts mandate, with priority given to organizations that demonstrate high artistic and public impact while maintaining sound operations. The goal of the Operating Grant Program is to ensure that Calgary arts organizations have the opportunity to flourish in an environment with a stable base of resources. Organizations may allocate these funds to any area of their overall budget.

Organizations that received Operating Grants in 2012 are required to submit Extension Reports for 2013. Please note that the Operating Grant Program is closed to new applicants in 2013.

Calgary Arts Development's 2013 Operating Grant Program levels will remain consistent with the previous year, meaning funds and allocations for 2013 will reflect 2012's levels. Therefore, organizations currently funded through Calgary Art Development's Operating Grant Program will be unable to request increases to their 2013 grants. For this reason, the 2013 Operating Grant Program will NOT include peer assessment by a panel of artistic peers and community members. Organizations funded in 2012 can complete an Extension Report to receive the same funding for 2013 only, subject to the terms and conditions described here.

For further information, visit CalgaryArtsDevelopment.com/Operating_Grant.

1. Arts Plan Report Design (by May 27, 2013)
   • Calgary’s Arts Plan is the long-term strategy for arts development and investment in Calgary and a legacy of Calgary's year as a Cultural Capital of Canada. The successful applicant will design a report, for print and online use, that will communicate the results of the Arts Plan process. For additional information, visit ArtsPlan.ca.
2. Accountability Report Design (by May 20, 2013)
   • Calgary Arts Development’s Accountability Report is produced annually as an overview of the organization’s activities and achievements. The successful applicant will design the report for print and online use. For past examples, visit CalgaryArtsDevelopment.com/Publications.
3. Other Design (as needed from February - June 2013)
   • The successful applicant may be required to design smaller-scale items such as postcards, web graphics, etc.
4. Refresh of Calgary Arts Development Identity and Brand (TENTATIVE - by September 30, 2013)
   • The successful applicant will work to refresh the Calgary Arts Development identity and brand by providing the following services:
     • Creation of Calgary Arts Development brand story;
     • Creation of refreshed Calgary Arts Development logo;
     • Alignment of CalgaryArtsDevelopment.com to refreshed identity;
     • Creation of templates to align future print materials (reports, documents) to refreshed identity;
     • Alignment of sub-brands and programs to refreshed identity (CalgaryCulture.com, Arts Champions Congress, Calgary Poet Laureate, LiveRush);