Artist requirements

Artists must be available to participate during all listed hours and days of the event.

All artists applying for the Calgary Artists Studio Tour (CAST) are required to participate for all three days during the listed hours of the tour. Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. This ensures a consistent and enriching experience for all participants and is vital for the creation of our marketing materials and maps. 

Art enthusiasts planning to attend expect the studios to be open during these times, often traveling long distances to enjoy the event. By working together, we can ensure a positive experience for visitors and support our fellow artists. 

It’s not just Calgary – it’s Calgary & area!

We warmly welcome artists from outside Calgary to participate if their primary studio is within a 50km radius of Calgary City Centre. Each participating artist must have their regular home base within this radius, even if collaborating with others and/or using an alternate location for the tour.

Locations within 50Km of Calgary’s center: Cochrane, Bearspaw, Airdrie, Crossfield, Balzac, Chestermere, Langdon, Indus, Strathmore, Okotoks, De Winton, Priddis, Millarville, Bragg Creek. 

Safety First!

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience during the CAST event, please verify your home or business insurance includes the necessary coverage for this occasion. By completing the Artist Application and agreeing to the liability waiver, you acknowledge your responsibility to have the appropriate insurance in place for the duration of the tour. This helps us create a safe environment while allowing the CAST committee to focus on celebrating the arts!

Collaborating Artists

Artists are welcome to collaborate with other artists in a single location for the tour! If you're teaming up with another artist, please keep in mind the following requirements for participation:

- Each artist must complete the application and pay the $50 fee by the March 15th deadline

- Each artist's primary studio must be within a 50km radius of downtown Calgary.

Artists are encouraged to showcase their creative practice (through video, progress pieces, live painting, etc.) to help fulfill CAST’s mission of offering a unique and meaningful experience that allows tour-goers deeper insight into your artistic process.

We look forward to celebrating your collaboration and creativity!

Artist Website

An artist website is a vital tool for creatives as it allows you to showcase your work, market to new audiences, gain a following, and make connections and sales.  CAST aims to build relationships between professional artists and the public, and having a website helps achieve this goal.

If you don't already have a website you will need to create one by March 15th in order to fill out the application form. It doesn't need to be fancy! This is a great impetus to get started on this part of your journey! Here are some options that have free options:

WIX, SHOPIFY, SQUARESPACE, GO DADDY

Artist Social Media Account

To enhance your visibility as an artist, it’s essential to have a dedicated Instagram or Facebook account focused solely on your art practice. Please note that personal accounts or alternate business accounts, even if you occasionally post your art, will not be accepted. 

Our CAST volunteers are here to support you with marketing graphics, engaging reels, and posts to share, along with helpful wording for your newsletters. Together, through collaboration and co-promotion, we can effectively spread the word about the exciting CAST event and reach a wider audience!

What Does CAST Consider a Home Studio or Creative Space?

At CAST, a "home studio" doesn't have to be a formal space. We understand that many artists work from various locations, whether it's a kitchen table, a corner of a room, or anywhere else that inspires creativity— and that's perfectly fine! To showcase your status as an active artist on the CAST tour, we encourage you to set up a small “working space,” complete with a demo or display of your artistic practice. This setup is a wonderful opportunity to spark conversations about your creative process and share your passion with visitors!