The following is a list of information resources to aid in art space development. Check back often as we will add to the list when other useful resources become available. Please let us know about other online resources we should share here.

Space Planning for Organizations:
OrgSpaces.org - "OrgSpaces.org brings together information about
space availability, planning, funding and sharing
to help non-profits stay and thrive in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area." They have published a useful guide to aid in deciding whether to lease or to build here.

Space Planning for Individual Artists:
Square Feet: An artists guide to renting and buying work space - This guide was published by Toronto Artscape in 2001.

Calgary Real Estate Information:

Colliers Market Report

ICX - National Commercial Real Estate Listings

Building Owners and Managers Association

Calgary Real Estate Board Foundation

Funding Sources:

Provincial: Community Facility Enhancement Program

Major Community Facilities Program

Contact: Barb Sturdy, ph: (780) 297-7631 or barb.sturdy@gov.ab.ca

Federal: Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces Program

Contact Information: Calgary Office ph:(403) 292-5541

Other useful sites/documents:

Charity Village

Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities

Calgary Civic Arts Policy- See attachment below