City of Calgary Announces $11 Million in Funding to Glenbow

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View of construction progress on Glenbow’s new home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, highlighting work on the northeast corner and new entrance along Stephen Avenue.

The City of Calgary has announced it has “reallocated $11 million in existing downtown revitalization funding to support the final phase of Glenbow’s transformation: creating new public spaces, including a terrace and associated garden, as well as street-level improvements around the museum that will serve Calgarians for decades to come,” according to a news release from the city. 

The investment brings the City of Calgary's total contribution to Glenbow to $48 million, making it the largest funder of the Glenbow Reimagined renovation project.

“Museums play a critical role in transforming downtowns into vibrant cultural destinations,” said Thom Mahler, Calgary's director of Downtown Strategy, in the release. 

“Glenbow’s project will help Calgarians connect with their city and themselves and be a magnet for visitors to our city looking for a world-class museum experience in an exciting urban environment. These public spaces will enhance those visits for everyone and leave them with an understanding of what Calgary and Alberta is all about.”

The announcement follows Glenbow's announcement earlier in February that it has acquired two paintings by Calgary artists. Calgary collector Tony Hailu donated The Protagonist by Marcia Harris and Closing In by Nick Rooney in December 2024.

In 2023, globally recognized artist Maya Lin was announced as the designer of the Glenbow's rooftop terrace at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.

Source: Glenbow

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