November Exhibitions
Check out new visual art exhibitions around the city this November! Each month, we spotlight a new or outgoing visual arts exhibitions in the city, followed by a roundup of others you can see this month.
Opening November 7, 2024 at Contemporary Calgary, In a Strange Place is a 9-channel video installation by artist duo Mia + Eric that reflects on the labour of forest caretakers and stewards — revealing the politics of care that affects the work that they do, and the relationship that they nurture with the land.
Born out of a multi-year, international research and engagement process with communities in England, Germany and Norway, this iteration of the project is akin to a homecoming, featuring 30 caretakers from British Columbia and Alberta, including woodlands close to Calgary.
You can check out In a Strange Place until February 9, 2015 at Contemporary Calgary located at 701 11 St. SW, across from the Downtown West–Kery LRT Station. To learn more about the artist duo’s approach to art, listen to our conversation with Eric Moschopedis in our recent Storytelling Podcast.
More November exhibitions:
Art & Function
Until November 23, 2024
Christine Klassen Gallery (Suite #200, 321 50 Ave. SE)
Free to explore
Don’t miss this group show of fine art alongside functional art objects — Christine Klassen Gallery artists flex their creativity by creating bespoke furniture, OOAK home goods, accessories and jewelry.
christineklassengallery.com
Takao Tanabe: Printmaker
Until November 24, 2024
Glenbow at the Edison (150 9 Ave. SW)
Free to explore, registration required
This free exhibition showcases the incredible print works of Takao Tanabe. At 98 years old, this exhibition is dedicated to his printmaking and highlights the unique medium in which he has honed his skills for over 75 years. Many prints on display have never been exhibited until now.
glenbow.org
careworn & coil
November 1 – December 19, 2024
The New Gallery (208 Centre St. S)
Free to attend
In careworn & coil, Christina Oyawale confronts notions of ableism, practicing radical vulnerability through showcasing intimate details and documentation of their lived experience as a Black, mad and disabled artist.
thenewgallery.org
Maker’s Dozen
November 2 – 30 2024 | See website for programming schedule
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to attend
Check out the Maker’s Dozen residency featuring the work of 13 jewelry artists at Sparrow Artspace. The residency, taking place during November, includes the Earring Edition exhibition, artist demonstrations, talks and workshops.
sparrowartspace.com
I See Colours
November 2 – 15, 2024 | See website for programming schedule
The GRAND (608 1 St. SW)
Free to attend
I See Colours is a visual arts exhibition that explores the intricate and diverse nature of skin tones. Through a combination of photography, video, projection mapping, assemblage, generative AI and augmented reality, the exhibition offers a unique perspective on the connection between light, skin, perceptions and emotions.
thegrandyyc.ca
Archive of Colours
November 4 – 9, 2024 | Meet the Artist Evening November 7th, 4 – 8pm
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Check out a vibrant journey through art at the Archive of Colours exhibition, showcasing the stunning works of artist Daniel Culcea. Prepare to be captivated as you step into a world of colour and inspiration.
danielculcea.format.com
Designs By Grace Art Display
November 4 –11, 2024
cSPACE Marda Loop (1729 29 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Check out a unique art display where Hanna (Grace) will showcase her loveable art pieces. From whimsical characters to charming landscapes, her work may just pique your interest. Enjoy these fun creations as you wander through the gallery.
eventbrite.com
Another Time Another Place
November 9 – 27, 2024 | Opening reception November 9, 2 – 5pm
Wallace Galleries (500 5 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
2013 the Edmonton Arts and Culture Hall of Fame inductee Robin Smith-Peck presents Another Time Another Place, an exhibition of pictures on arriving and departing, of endings and beginnings and the space in between.
wallacegalleries.com
Festive Foothills Annual Art Sale
November 9 – December 20, 2024
Leighton Art Centre (282027 144 St. W, Millarville)
Free to explore
Enjoy a whole lot of holiday cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region! Leighton Art Centre’s annual Festive Foothills Art Sale returns at the perfect time for your holiday gift-giving. You’ll find beautiful decorations and gorgeous art, combined with the home’s historic ambiance.
leightoncentre.org
Revealing Riel
November 15, 2024, 11am – 4pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE)
Free to explore
In honour of Alberta Métis Week, visit The Confluence for an intimate one-day exhibition that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Louis Riel through authentic letters and diaries. Riel was the founder of Manitoba and leader of the Métis resistance against the Canadian Government.
theconfluence.ca
Show + Sale Winter Market
November 15 & 16
Alberta University of the Arts (1407 14 Ave. NW)
Free – $33.28
Join AUArts Student Association for a market filled with great art, fun demos, and community spirit. Since 1990, Show + Sale has showcased the best work from emerging artists at the Alberta University of the Arts. Get tickets to First Look on Friday, Nov. 15, or explore on Family Day on Saturday, Nov.16.
showandsale.ca
Rajni Perera & Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake
November 21, 2024 – April 6, 2025 | Opening reception November 21, 6 – 9pm
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
With admission
Presenting over thirty works, vibrations of female power emanate throughout this exhibition, reverberating with instincts towards constant care, protection and honouring each of the artist’s personal stories and heritages. Through many entry points, Efflorescence/ The Way We Wake invites us into a pantheon of kindred spirits.
contemporarycalgary.com
Mohammad Abbasi “The Third Space”
November 23, 2024 – January 18, 2025 | Opening reception November 23, 2 – 5pm
Herringer Kiss Gallery (Suite #101, 1615 10 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
The concept of home, for many, symbolizes security and a sense of belonging, encompassing a broad and borderless definition or an architectural structure defined by physical and cultural walls. In this exhibition, Iranian-born, Edmonton-based artist, Mohammad Abbasi explores these borders.
herringerkissgallery.com
William Perehudoff: Five Decades
November 28 – January 18, 2025
Newzones Gallery (730 11 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Newzones presents William Perehudoff: Five Decades, a solo exhibition of exemplary works spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, bringing together a thoughtfully curated selection of paintings directly from the acclaimed artist’s Estate.
newzones.com
For more visual arts events and exhibitions, head over to the arts and culture events section of yycwhatson.ca.
