Call for Submissions: Belmont Fieldhouse & Library Public Art Project, Calgary

Rendering of the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library exterior. Image courtesy of The City of Calgary.

Call for Submissions: Belmont Fieldhouse & Library Public Art Project

Submission Deadline: June 24, 2026, 1pm MT

Calgary Arts Development invites local, national and international mid-career public artists and artist collectives to apply for the opportunity to create new public artworks at the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library in Calgary, Alberta.

The selected artist or artist collective will create artwork for four large-scale exterior panels located along the south-facing side of the building. Each panel measures approximately 12.8 metres wide by 4.57 metres high. The project aims to create artwork that strengthens Belmont’s community identity, fosters civic pride and contributes to welcoming, inclusive public spaces.

This opportunity is open to professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience completing at least one public art project with a budget of $40,000 or more. Artists with experience creating large-scale or multi-panel wall-based public artwork are encouraged to apply.

The selected artist will work with Calgary Arts Development and project partners to develop and refine an original artwork concept informed by artist-led research into the Belmont community and surrounding context. The final artwork will become part of the City of Calgary Public Art Collection.

Rendering of the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library exterior. Image courtesy of The City of Calgary.

Project Budget:

• $35,500 artist fee
• Up to $175,000 production budget for design, engineering, fabrication, shipping, travel and installation costs

Key Dates:

• Submission deadline: June 24, 2026, 1pm MT
• Shortlisted artist interviews: August 2026
• Research and concept development begins: September 2026
• Installation and celebration: July 2027

How to Submit

Submissions must be completed through Calgary Arts Development’s online portal. Submissions by email or through third-party platforms will not be accepted.

Artists can also access support throughout the submission process, including one-on-one assistance for accessibility, cultural or language barriers. Questions about the opportunity can be directed to Public Art Project Specialist Sydonne Warren at sydonne.warren@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.

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Image Descriptions:
1. Rendering of the exterior of the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library building with trees, sidewalk and people walking along the street under a cloudy sky.
2. Rendering of the exterior of the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library building with public art panels, trees and people walking along the sidewalk beside the road under a cloudy sky.