The goal of the CAW is to beautify the community and inspire all passers-by and uplift the spirits and instil pride and draw awareness of the visual arts through artist inspired banners and to unite the artistic community that is abundant in the participating communities according to founder Kim McCrimmon.

On these pages you will read about the 17 local artists/photographers who have permitted their art work to be replicated on banners and installed on lamp posts. The CAW has been designated a legacy project.

The official unveiling of the banners took place at the 1st Annual Art Festival on June 16th at Douglasdale Park. The festivities commenced with the ceremonial ribbon cutting performed by Honourables Jonathan Denis and Ric McIver, Aldermen Keating and Carra plus Shifra Di Battista (President of DGCA), Rob Losie, President of CAW and Kim McCrimmon (Founder CAW).  Free hotdogs, chips, cookies and pop, free face painting and helium balloons were available to all attending. Music resounded throughout the park to add to the festive atmosphere. Admission was FREE with a food donation to the Calgary Food Bank.

A special plaque was unveiled by the aforementioned dignitaries to commemorate all the volunteers who have contributed their time and giftedness in making a difference in our community and to the many vendors who partner with us in support of the community. The sandstone was initially placed at the community garden site on September 12, 2010. The sandstone was donated and transported to the community garden by Remington Development Corporation.

The Art Festival will become an annual event to highlight and recognize our diverse local artists/photographers and to usher in new and replacement banners that will replace worn and tattered banners. Everyone is welcome to partake in this event to support not only our community but the artists/photographers.