Canmore, by virtue of its inspirational mountain setting and the astonishing diversity of its residents, is a community rich with culture. The Town of Canmore is committed to providing leadership in the support and development of arts and culture in our community. This leadership is expressed through funding a wide range of cultural initiatives and community celebrations, all of which support the development of community spirit and identity.

The Town’s Cultural Policy was approved by Council in 1993. The goal was to ensure that the planning of Culture and the provision of cultural facilities was done in a manner that provides both quality and consistency of services to meet the Cultural needs of the residents of the community. The policy was designed to serve the artists and audiences from the very young to the very old from the first time explorer to the professional.

In 1996, the Canmore Community Public Art Program was established. It provides a means of commissioning new works by Canmore artists for the dual purpose of VIP gift presentation by Town officials and acquiring a body of public art for the beautification of public places and for Canmore citizens’ appreciation. As well as the benefits to the community, the selection process enhances the profile of a local artist. The Community Public Art Program selects an artist and a medium every second year. In September 2002, the Town of Canmore received the Province’s Innovation Award of Community Excellence for the Community Public Art Program.

For current information on the Public Art Program, click here

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Event Title, Description (max 30 words), Location, Date & Time and Contact information (link)

For the Town of Canmore Artist Blog, please visit www.artsandculturetoc.wordpress.com

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News & Publications

Lamphouse Endowment for the Arts Fund Emerging Artist Bursary ($2500) - Application Form, Deadline August 31, 2012

Community Arts Development Centre Task Force - Report to Council final

Grade 2 & 7 Big Head  class project - Spring 2010

Canmore Public Art Inventory - updated 2012

Online Public Art Walking Tour Map - updated 2011

Chinook poem by Pascale Ouellet

2010-2011 Cultural Directory - an initiative of the Mountain Arts Foundation

 Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration video - by Michael Grant

   Canmore Lantern Festival 2009 video - by Michael Grant

  Canmore Lantern Festival and 1988 Olympic Anniversary video 2008 - by Martin Lenes and Michael Grant

Our Courses, Programs, Events & Celebrations

Events Calendar
Community Celebrations

Arts and Culture Education Bursary Application Form

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Career Opportunities please click here.

 Office Location for Arts & Culture
Canmore Civic Centre
902 – 7th Ave
Canmore T1W 3K1
Monday – Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed noon-1pm)
Program Assistant: Heather May
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Telephone 403 678 8939
Fax 403 609 8271

Service Sites
Arts & Culture have many different locations within the Town of Canmore. Please see our schedule of Events and Community Celebrations

Our Staff