Creative City Network of Canada

09/11/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Joining us in Calgary for the Creative City Summit this October? If you haven’t booked your accommodations yet, we have an important update for delegates.

Our room block at the Hyatt Regency Calgary is now sold out, but discounted Summit rates are still available at three downtown hotels:

• Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown — $219 CAD/night
October 5–8

• Fairfield by Marriott Calgary Downtown — $245 CAD/night
October 5–8

• Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown — $275 CAD/night
October 5–9

The deadline to book the Summit rate at all three hotels is Monday, September 14.

If you still need accommodations for your time in Calgary, visit the Summit website for hotel details and booking links:

creativecity.ca/summit/calgary/

We look forward to welcoming you to Calgary, October 6–8!

09/10/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Public Art Project — Nominee

City of Coquitlam - Municipality
Public Art Project Award — Nominee
Streetscape Enhancement Program

Coquitlam’s Streetscape Enhancement Program has enlivened streetscapes and public spaces across the community with public art, feature lighting, and artful street furniture. The projects within the program have targeted commercial neighbourhoods, gateways, and areas with less public art.

Artists: Raven Tacuara Collective, Carolyn Wong, Studio Huizenga, Laura Kwok, Sarah Delaney, Diversified Brush Collective

Image courtesy of the City of Coquitlam

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending the Summit? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/n3sbx

09/10/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Public Art Project — Nominee

Calgary Arts Development (CADA) and City of Calgary – Your Local Government
Public Art Project Award — Nominee
Art Bus 2026

Art Buses have been rolling out for the past three years, turning Calgary Transit buses into moving works of art. A new series of 14 artist-designed buses launched in May, travelling through neighbourhoods along Calgary Transit routes. Seven artists were selected for 2026, and each has their artwork featured on two buses.

Artists: Collins Amegah, Grant Little Mustache, Jae Sterling, Jillian Fleck, Kara Mains, Phoenix Kefei Ning, Sikapinakii Low Horn
Kristy North Peigan (Elder Support)Image courtesy of the CADA

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending the Summit? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/n3sbx

09/10/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Public Art Project — Nominee

Town of Banff
Public Art Project Award — Nominee
"ask the water"

In July 2024, artist Tiffany Shaw's sculpture titled "ask the water" was installed on Bear Street in the Town of Banff, Alberta. The materials, glass and Kootenay stone, elicit curiosity about our glacial fed rivers and mountain ecosystem found in Banff National Park.

The Bow River was carved into the Bow Valley by glaciers during the Holocene approximately 10,000 years ago and is currently fed from the Bow Glacier which is part of the Wapta Icefield.

Artist: Tiffany Shaw
Image courtesy of Town of Banff

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending the Summit? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/n3sbx

09/10/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Public Art Project — Nominee

The City of Airdrie
Public Art at Inspire (Airdrie Public Library & Multi-Use Facility)

Airdire’s new public art for Inspire (Airdire Public Library and Multi-Use Facility) transforms its new library and multi-use facility into a cultural landmark, blending Indigenous knowledge, community stories, and imagination through two immersive, site-specific artworks.

Artists: From Earth to Sky by Adrian Stimson and Pierre Poussin, Landscapes of the Imagination by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett

Image courtesy of City of Airdrie

Interested in attending the Summit? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/n3sbx

09/10/2026

Heading to Calgary for the Creative City Summit this October?

Whether you’re arriving a little early, staying a little longer, or looking for something to explore outside of Summit programming, Tourism Calgary has created a dedicated page for Creative City Summit delegates with recommendations to help you make the most of your time in the city.

From things to see and do to ideas for your evenings and time outside the Summit, explore some of what Calgary has to offer during your stay.

Explore Tourism Calgary’s recommendations for Creative City Summit delegates: https://www.visitcalgary.com/ccnc2026

Calgary is a place on the fringe - familiar, but largely undiscovered. From its bustling downtown to character-filled neighbourhoods, Calgary is full of secrets, surprises, and stories — and Calgarians are eager to share those experiences with the world. Renowned for its warm western hospitality, ...

09/09/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Next up, we are highlighting the nominees for the 2026 Public Art Project Award!

The Public Art Project Award recognizes Canadian municipalities that demonstrate leadership through completed public artworks and public art programs that bring artistic vision, creativity, and imagination into public space.

Nominated projects are considered through five areas: community connection and cultural impact; artistic quality and innovation; site responsiveness and use of space; public art process and best practices; and public experience and community engagement.

Over the coming week, we’ll introduce this year’s nominees and share some of the public art projects and programs contributing to public spaces and cultural landscapes in communities across Canada.

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Stay tuned as we introduce this year’s Public Art: Project Award nominees!

Interested in attending? Tickets still available here: https://zurl.co/kly4j

09/09/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?
Whether you’ve already registered as a virtual delegate or are considering joining us online, you can use our public Summit schedule to see which sessions will be available virtually.

Using the schedule filters, select Hybrid and Virtual to see the programming you can participate in online throughout the three-day Summit.

Virtual delegates can join programming including our Opening and Closing Forums, featured panel, Peer-to-Peer sessions, Discussion Rooms, and virtual-only Discussion Rooms.

Watch the video for a quick walkthrough of how to filter the schedule and start planning your virtual Summit experience.

Explore the full schedule: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CalgarySummit/schedule?date=2026-10-05

09/08/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 7th at the Creative City Summit Calgary 2026 as we discuss Social Prescription, and the role of the municipality.

Indigenous communities have long understood culture, creativity, storytelling, ceremony, and connection to community as essential components of holistic well-being.

Today, across Canada, arts-based social prescribing programs are emerging through partnerships between healthcare providers, cultural organizations, and community groups. As these programs grow, important questions arise for local governments and municipal culture workers about the role municipalities play in supporting community health infrastructure.

This moderated discussion will bring together researchers, funders, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and cultural practitioners to explore the evolving field of arts-based social prescribing. Together, participants will examine what social prescribing is, why arts and culture matter to community well-being, and how municipalities can help operationalize these approaches through policy, partnerships, investment, and cultural planning.

How can municipal cultural policies, facilities, funding programs, and partnerships contribute to social prescribing initiatives? How do we move from promising pilot projects to sustainable systems that are embedded within communities? Does your municipality have examples to share? If so, comment below!

Still need to grab your ticket? Register now: https://zurl.co/7El5i
Stay tuned as we share more information on our panlists.

Image Credit: Nannette Bertschy

09/06/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of Markham and Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
One Love Festival

One Love Festival celebrated Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, art, and community. Visitors enjoyed free performances, hands-on activities, cultural vendors, and opportunities to connect across cultures in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Image courtesy of Varley Art Gallery

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/kocOt