Arts Advocacy Tool Kit
While most of our municipal election advocacy work will gear up in the Fall, Creative Calgary knows that candidates are working hard on their campaigns over the summer and we want voters like you to be ready to advocate for a strong arts sector when those candidates are out door-knocking. The more voters talk about the arts, the more investment in the arts will become a major election issue.
Key Links
Suggested Readings
Creative Calgary is doing ongoing research on the impact of a thriving arts scene on vibrant cities. Here are some of the great resources we've found:​
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Arts, Culture & Creative Industries: COVID-19 Impact Survey. 2020. (Calgary Arts Development)
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Arts Action: Accountability and Impact Report. 2020. (Calgary Arts Development)
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Realizing Possibilities: Accountability and Impact Report. 2019. (Calgary Arts Development)
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Calgary Engagement Survey. 2018. (Calgary Arts Development)
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Living a Creative Life: An Arts Development Strategy for Calgary. 2014. (Calgary Arts Development)
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“Calgary positioned for record year in film and TV." April 12, 2021 (Calgary Economic Development)
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Economic Impact Study: Calgary’s Creative Industries. 2016. (Calgary Economic Development)
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Vital Signs. 2020. (Calgary Foundation)
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Vital Signs: Arts and Belonging. 2019. (Community Foundations of Canada)
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COVID-19, Culture Days, and the Arts. 2020. (Culture Days)
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The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent. Richard Florida. 2010. (Harper Collins)
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How to Do Creative Placemaking. 2016. (National Endowment for the Arts)
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“Your city’s 10-point checklist for talent attraction.” Steven Pedigo. (Resonance Consultancy)
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The NEW Experience Economy: The Intersection of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment. Phase 4 Results: Calgary. January 2021. (Stone Olafson)
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The NEW Experience Economy: The Intersection of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment. Phase 3 Results: Calgary. November 2020. (Stone Olafson)
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The NEW Experience Economy: The Intersection of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment. Wave 2 Results: Calgary. August 2021. (Stone Olafson)
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The NEW Experience Economy: The Intersection of Arts, Culture, Sports & Recreation in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment. Wave 1 Results: Calgary. June 2020. (Stone Olafson)
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Calgary: Ultimate Hosts, Ultimate Host City: Destination Strategy. 2017. (Tourism Calgary)