About Us

Welcome to A Free Bird Art Council

Founded in 2020 and officially registered in 2024, A Free Bird Art Council (FBRC) was established by a small group of local artists with a shared vision: to create a supportive community for exchanging artistic ideas, fostering creativity, and providing educational opportunities.

Over the years, FBRC has grown into a thriving not-for-profit organization, now home to 20 independent Calgary artists. Our mission is to empower, uplift, and support artists through exhibitions, workshops, mentorship programs, and collaborative initiatives.

FBRC is dedicated to artistic growth, community support, diversity, and education. We provide resources, mentorship, and platforms for artists to thrive. Open to painters, musicians, sculptors, and performers, we celebrate multicultural creativity and collaboration. Join us in shaping Calgary’s vibrant arts scene.

Let’s grow, create, and inspire together

Our Mission

A Free Bird Art Council is dedicated to supporting and uplifting local artists by providing them with opportunities to create, showcase, and develop their artistic talents. Through music, visual arts, performance, and creative expression, we foster an inclusive space where artists can thrive, champion gender equality, and combat racism through the power of art. We believe in using creativity as a tool for social change, empowering diverse voices to challenge discrimination and promote equity in the artistic landscape.

Our Vision

We envision a dynamic and diverse artistic community where creativity knows no boundaries and every artist, regardless of gender, race, or background, has the opportunity to flourish. By empowering artists with resources, mentorship, and platforms for expression, we aim to nurture artistic growth, cultural enrichment, and social justice. Through art, we strive to break barriers, challenge biases, and create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we honor and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Stoney Nakoda Nations: Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney, and Tsuut’ina Nation. We recognize that this land is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – who live, work, and create on this land, and who honor and celebrate its rich cultural heritage.

At A Free Bird Art Council, we are committed to fostering respect, inclusivity, and reconciliation through art and community engagement.

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