Projects
As BUMP expands, so does our capacity to program public art in communities across Calgary, create public art year round and work with other local organizations.
Public Sculpture Program
Launching 2026 In 2026, BUMP Festival Arts Society expands into a new dimension of public art with the launch of the BUMP Public Sculpture Program. This inaugural edition will commission two artists or artist teams to create ambitious public sculptures in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood. For nearly a decade, BUMP has transformed Calgary’s streets through murals […]
ROAD WORKS
Road Works barriers are unique canvases for local painters new to muralism that introduce artists to painting at large scales on rough surfaces. The barriers provide safety and intrigue to Calgary’s adaptive patio spaces and traffic calming projects throughout the city.
MUSTER POINT
Muster Point is a brand new multi-installative, artist project centered on creating immersive, thought-provoking, and temporary installations. Conceived as part of BUMP Festival’s growing commitment to creating transformative art experiences, Muster Point invites artists to explore themes of gathering, urgency, escape, and connection. This multi-installative residency is designed to spark creativity and provoke thought, all […]
E-Scooter Corrals
We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between the City of Calgary and BUMP Festival! While BUMP Festival 2025 is gearing up for another phenomenal year, this special project is a distinct new initiative and outside of our general 2025 Festival programming. In partnership with the city, BUMP Festival has selected 15 talented Mohkinstsis-based […]
BUMP Alley Party
BUMP Festival’s Alley Party has grown to become one of Calgary’s most electrifying summer events, marking the grand finale of the festival each year. What began as a unique experiment to bring underground electronic music into the heart of public art spaces has evolved into a sought-after, open-air rave that celebrates the intersection of music, […]
PRIDE MURAL
“Pride in Bloom” is the 2024 Pride Mural for the BUMP Festival, created by local trans artist, writer, and muralist Kat Simmers. This vibrant mural is a powerful tribute to the resilience, courage, and enduring presence of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Calgary. Featuring native Albertan wildflowers depicted in the kaleidoscopic colors of the Pride Progress […]
2025 BUMP BEER 🪐 – JUPITER JAZZ
🪐 JUPITER JAZZ Official 2025 BUMP Festival BeerMoscow Mule Sour w/ Ginger, Lime & Hibiscus – 6.1%Tart, Zingy, Cosmic. We’re thrilled to launch our fourth annual collaboration with The Establishment Brewing Company, introducing JUPITER JAZZ, the official beer of the 2025 BUMP Festival. This bold, cocktail-inspired sour explodes with lime and ginger in classic mule […]
TRANSITWORKS
TRANSITWORKS is an exciting new collaboration with the City of Calgary. This unique initiative combines the dynamic worlds of public art and urban transit to adorn five CTrain stations across the city with new murals. TRANSITWORKS aims to infuse Calgary’s urban landscape with creativity, culture, and colour, offering an inspiring experience for commuters and the […]
GRAFFITI JAM
The roots of many mural artists are in graffiti – BUMP is excited to present many gifted and experienced Graffiti Writers at each of our local jams. We are thrilled to provide safe space for these artists to share their skills and collaborate on a unique wall in Calgary.
WORLD’S TALLEST MURAL
The legendary German graffiti artist, DAIM joined with BUMP in his Canadian debut to paint the world’s tallest mural in Calgary’s vibrant Beltline neighbourhood. Standing at 310 ft, this is a landmark mural in Calgary that is aimed at cementing the city on the international map as a creative hub for artists and powerful public art.