Art Bus 2027 RFQ — Calgary Arts Development (Transit Bus Wrap Artwork, $9,000 per Design)
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Art Bus 2027 RFQ — Calgary Arts Development (Transit Bus Wrap Artwork, $9,000 per Design)

Calgary Arts Development

October 12, 2026 (13 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Calgary (Mohkinsstsis), Alberta, Canada

Calgary Arts Development's annual Art Bus public art programme with the City of Calgary: original artwork wrapped on transit buses.

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Up to seven artists or collectives are selected to wrap the exterior of a Calgary Transit bus with a new artwork; buses run for at least 12 weeks between June and October 2027, with interior displays about the artist and reproductions of existing work. Each receives $9,000 (not including GST) for one original design.

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Artists and artist collectives at any career stage, in any discipline, who live in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis; residency requirements are waived for First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists and collectives practising and operating in the Treaty 7 region. Artists selected for Art Bus 2023–2025 or Centre City Banners 2023–2028 are not eligible. Request for qualifications.

Dates & details

Programme dates
Buses in service June – October 2027 (minimum 12 weeks)
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$9,000 (excl. GST) per design; up to 7 artists
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Free (no application fee)