Supporting Emerging Visual Artists in Calgary
An Annual General Meeting for the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation will be held on
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
at 6:00 p.m.
at the Artist Lounge in Calgary, Alberta
in order to elect a Board of Directors and to appoint auditors.
Members in good standing are invited to attend and vote at this Meeting.
Notice of AGM
Supporting Visual Artists to Reach Their Full Potential!
The Calgary Allied Arts Foundation (CAAF) is a not-for-profit organization which has maintained a strong voice for the promotion of arts and culture for many decades. Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Calgary by providing direct support to emerging artists. We do this by supplying studio space, financial aid and mentorship.
CAAF’s residency programs are designed to assist visual artists in advancing their careers and obtaining exhibition opportunities and publicity. CAAF is the only organization in Calgary dedicated to providing studio residencies for visual artists, and many of our previous residents are now successful artists and acknowledge their CAAF Residency as part of their success. We value a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community and commit to creating non-discriminatory residency and exhibition opportunities for artists.
By providing space, mentorship and funding, CAAF is a hub for artists to further explore their creative practice and develop new opportunities.
Apply Now for CAAF’s Residency Program!
Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
The CAAF Studio Residency is offered by the Calgary Allied Art Foundation (CAAF). CAAF’s aim is to support emerging artists to reach their full potential. By providing space and funding, the CAAF Studio Residency enables emerging artists to further explore their creative practice and take advantage of opportunities that CAAF can provide. Artists are also encouraged to share their process and engage with the community during their residencies.
Residencies are offered in 2 or 3 month durations with a stipend of $700 per month paid to artists upon completion of the residency. All residents are required to purchase an annual membership to CAAF; $20 will be taken from the stipend to pay for the membership. For artists who do not reside in Calgary, CAAF is unable to provide any additional funding or assistance for travel to and from Calgary, nor for accommodations during the residency. Preference will be given to artists residing in Canada.
Applications will be reviewed by an impartial committee, who will base their selections on the overall quality of each application. Artist submissions will be evaluated on the project proposal, artistic merit, need for studio space, and quality of past work.
All artists selected for the residency are expected to undertake this opportunity professionally, respecting the studio space and their neighbours while acting as representatives of CAAF.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where all staff, volunteers and artists feel valued and respected regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability. For more information refer to our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
CAAF will accommodate all applicants to the best of our ability, and we will work with applicants who experience barriers.
Please contact caafresidency@gmail.com for support with completing your application and with any questions.
The CAAF Studios
CAAF's cSPACE Studio
#435 – 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
The studio is located on the fourth floor of cSPACE Marda Loop, a multi-disciplinary creative hub and arts incubator.
280 square feet
24/7 studio access
Natural light (with room darkening blinds) and adjustable LED lighting
Wifi
Elevators
Fully accessible
Gender neutral bathrooms
CAAF’s Elveden Centre Studio
#170 – 717 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
As part of cSPACE Project’s SPACEPILOT program, our Elveden Centre space is a part of a new and expanding studio hub in downtown Calgary.
250 square feet 24/7 studio access
No Wifi Ground-floor accessibility
Gendered bathrooms
Located across from the 7th Street SW CTrain Station
Apply Now for CAAF’s Fuse33 Marketplace Residency!
Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
The CAAF Fuse33 Makerspace Residency is offered by the Calgary Allied Art Foundation (CAAF). CAAF’s aim is to support emerging artists to reach their full potential. By providing space and funding, this CAAF Residency at Fuse33 enables emerging artists to further explore their creative practice and take advantage of the programs and equipment at Fuse33 to expand their practice with new skills.
Residencies are offered in 6 month durations and include:
Standard Monthly Membership to Fuse33 for the duration of your residency
A stipend of $3,000 to be used towards materials and the training required to use the equipment at Fuse33.
All residents are required to purchase an annual membership to CAAF; $20 will be taken from the stipend to pay for the membership. For artists who do not reside in Calgary, CAAF is unable to provide any additional funding or assistance for travel to and from Calgary, nor for accommodations during the residency. Preference will be given to artists residing in Canada.
Applications will be reviewed by an impartial committee, who will base their selections on the overall quality of each application. Artist submissions will be evaluated on the project proposal, artistic merit, need for studio space, and quality of past work.
All artists selected for the CAAF Residency are expected to undertake this opportunity professionally, respecting the studio, work spaces and their neighbours while acting as representatives of CAAF.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where all staff, volunteers and artists feel valued and respected regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability. For more information refer to our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
CAAF will accommodate all applicants to the best of our ability, and we will work with applicants who experience barriers.
Please contact caafresidency@gmail.com for support with completing your application and with any questions.
CAAF's Fuse33 Makerspace Studio
1720 Radisson Drive SE, Calgary, AB
The office/studio is located on the second floor of Fuse33 Makerspace, a shared workshop that provides members access to equipment that would not normally be affordable or feasible in a personal studio.
100 square foot studio/office space
Standard Monthly Membership includes access to all equipment (after required training)
Wifi
The facility is open to artists between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm daily
Fuse 33 Makerspace is partially accessible—the CAAF studio and sewing machines are on the second level, accessible by stairs. The main workspaces are on the ground level and accessible. Accommodations or adjustments may be needed for someone with mobility aids. Please contact us for more details.
Introductory classes offered at Fuse33 provide the basic required training to use the below equipment
Equipment at Fuse33 includes:
laser cutting and engraving
3D printers
UV printers
sewing machines
metal and wood shops
Gallery 505
In addition to CAAF’s multiple residency opportunities each year, through Gallery 505, we provide 3 to 4 previous artist residents solo exhibitions of their work. Gallery 505 is open to the public and accessible to Calgarians working and visiting the downtown core.
Located at 505 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB.
CAAF’s Window Gallery
Join our Board of Directors!
CAAF is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Directors to help us contribute to the visual arts community in Calgary! We are looking for those with experience in the arts and culture sector, non-profit governance, policy development, legal expertise, finance and accounting, fundraising and resource development, and more, to fill a few different roles within the board.
