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Arts & Culture

Explore accessible art

Calgary Public Library is helping increase access and remove barriers to arts and culture in our community through an exciting new partnership with Contemporary Calgary art gallery. 

The Contemporary Calgary Art Pass is an interactive book that can be checked out at all Library locations, giving Library patrons free access to visit Contemporary Calgary with the opportunity to add their own creations to the book. 

Explore the full story

A illustration of Contemporary Calgary, with a black background and "Contemporary Calgary" written in black letters.
A visual of the art exhibit at Central Library. There are five different pictures mounted on the wall.

Art Exhibit Spaces

Artists, community groups, and organizations are invited to submit their work (all mediums including photography) for consideration to be displayed at community libraries.

Learn more about the art exhibit spaces

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Rozsa Arts at the Library

Rozsa Arts at the Library brings artists to the Library for free performances and workshops, giving Calgarians access to a variety of arts and culture experiences.

Find performances including music, dance, puppetry, drama, and oratory and circus arts at your nearest Library!

Applications for performers are accepted year round. 

Learn more about this initiative and performers

Call for Applications

Be part of the experience at the Library

Are you an artist, performer, musician, storyteller, or have other knowledge and skills you want to share? Consider applying.

Partner-presented programs

background image: A photograph of the Musical Instrument Lending Library at Memorial Park Library. On top of the shelves are a drum, violin and ukelele.

You can borrow more than just books!

Check out a musical instrument from the Musical Instrument Lending Library at Memorial Park Library for free with your Library card.

Find an instrument to borrow