---
title: 'Call for Submissions: Belmont Fieldhouse & Library Public Art Project, Calgary'
description: >-
  Public art commission for four exterior panels at Belmont Fieldhouse &
  Library, Calgary. $35,500 artist fee + up to $175,000 production budget. Open
  to mid-career artists internationally.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Public art
organization: Calgary Arts Development
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/calgary-arts-development'
deadline: '2026-06-24'
location: 'Belmont Fieldhouse and Library, Calgary, AB, Canada'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  $35,500 artist fee + up to $175,000 production budget (design, engineering,
  fabrication, shipping, travel, installation)
disciplines:
  - public art
  - mural
  - installation
careerStages:
  - Mid-career
---

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

**Hosted by:** Calgary Arts Development

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Belmont Fieldhouse and Library, Calgary, AB, Canada | **Deadline:** June 24, 2026

## About This Program

> "Community identity, civic pride, and inclusive public spaces for Belmont neighbourhood"

Commission to create original public artworks for four large-scale exterior panels (each approximately 12.8 metres wide by 4.57 metres high) along the south-facing side of the Belmont Fieldhouse and Library in Calgary. The project aims to create artwork that strengthens Belmont's community identity, fosters civic pride and contributes to welcoming, inclusive public spaces. The selected artist will conduct artist-led research into the Belmont community and surrounding context to develop and refine an original artwork concept. The final artwork will become part of the City of Calgary Public Art Collection.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** public art, mural, installation
- **Note:** 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.

### Additional Requirements

Professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience completing at least one public art project with a budget of $40,000 or more. Experience creating large-scale or multi-panel wall-based public artwork is encouraged. Submissions must be completed through Calgary Arts Development's online portal; submissions by email or through third-party platforms will not be accepted.

## Compensation & Benefits

$35,500 artist fee + up to $175,000 production budget (design, engineering, fabrication, shipping, travel, installation)

**Includes:** Commission fee

The artist fee is $35,500. A separate production budget of up to $175,000 covers design, engineering, fabrication, shipping, travel and installation costs.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 24, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 1, 2026
- **Program End:** July 31, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Sydonne Warren

**Email:** sydonne.warren@calgaryartsdevelopment.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/public-art/opportunities/all/call-for-applications-belmont-fieldhouse-library/