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Martin Family Legacy Garden Artist Call
Artist Call
Parks Foundation is inviting proposals from a professional artist or artist team to create a site‑responsive, three‑dimensional public artwork for the Martin Family Legacy Garden, Calgary’s dementia‑inclusive park. Two‑dimensional or wall‑based artworks, including murals, are not eligible for this commission.

The artwork should help shape a welcoming environment that:
• Supports calm engagement and comfort
• Encourages recognition, familiarity, and orientation
• Reduces stigma and fosters dignity and connection
• Enhances the experience of the park for people living with dementia, care partners, and the broader community

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 @ 4pm MST

See link below for the Parks Foundation Calgary Website:

Opportunities | Parks Foundation Calgary           DEDICATE A BENCH OR PICNIC TABLE GET HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT Work with Parks Foundation Artist Call Parks Foundation is inviting proposals from a professional artist or artist team to create a site‑responsive, three‑dimensional public artwork for the Martin Family Legacy Garden, Ca...

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Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society (GFLS) is conducting this survey to understand the needs of mature adults in east Calgary.

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