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The Spirit of Motion
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, The Spirit of Motion multimedia exhibition invites you to explore the stories, artefacts, and videos of the five athletes that medalled for Team Canada at the 1988 Games, as well as other Olympic treasures with the digital interactive kiosk.
Curious Nature
Curious Nature expands on the intersectionality of the feminine form within landscapes, both real and imagined. The exhibition features Truong’s characteristic dioramas alongside new sculptural forms, stop-motion animations and a site-specific ephemeral wall installation.
Music Under the Archway
Join Calgary Public Library on Sunday afternoons for live music featuring local songwriters and musicians from a variety of genres.
HSCA Flea Market
The HSCA Flea Market has been a community program since 1985, running year-round. Bring the family and browse the flea market with over 100 vendors, featuring crafts, furniture, antiques, books, household items, and more! Plus an art sale taking place once a month.
Artist of the Month Exhibit
Join Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society and ATB for their Artist of the Month Exhibit, showcasing the beautiful and meaningful works of Indigenous artists from Treaty 7, the Calgary area and beyond. Featuring a diverse range of styles and media, this collection highlights the unique and powerful voices of Indigenous artists who use art to
NMC Presents: Rock the Nation
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Produced by Annerin Productions, hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell. The show includes two sets with a one-hour intermission between.
Neon Paint Night
This biweekly event by Y Not Today promises to be a fun time in an environment where you can unleash your creativity and share laughs with new connections. The theme is different each week. Be sure to sign up!
Quilling Art
Join Y Not Today for a fun and creative day exploring the beautiful world of quilling. Learn how to create intricate designs using colourful strips of paper. Their talented instructors will guide you through this unique art form, perfect for beginners or seasoned crafters looking for a new challenge.
Black Drones in the Hive
Black Drones in the Hive unfolds in a series of visual chapters to reveal the strategic erasures which have enabled Canadian canons such as the Group of Seven to exist without question or complication. Combing historical texts, petitions, and archives ranging from the local to international, Deanna Bowen weaves together narrative threads of migration, power
Friends: A Parody With Ace Ventura
Once upon a time in a long-ago age called the 1990’s there were six Friends. Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Friends: A Parody With Ace Ventura! Featuring uproarious laughter and the greatest hits of the Friends era, performed by some of Canada’s best singers.
Harvey Nichol — Studio 315 Residency
Brookfield Properties and Bankers Hall welcome Harvey Nichol as their 2nd artist in the 315 Artist Residency program. Harvey will spend the coming months creating and exploring his creative discipline in an underutilized retail space. Throughout his time there, he will host workshops, invite passersby to view his previous and current work and create and
Svea Ferguson — weight lifted
It is through our relationships with material things, including our bodies, that we come to know the world and our place within it. weight lifted, an exhibition of sculptures and digital prints by Calgary artist Svea Ferguson, contemplates material agency. Check it out!
The Power of Colours
The pieces in ceramicist Aldo Marchese’s The Power of Colours are vibrant explorations of colour and geometric form. Each sculpture is a testament to the powerful influence of colour, an element that profoundly affects our moods, thoughts, and spiritual energy.
Lungs of the Earth
In Lungs of the Earth, Troy Nickle considers trees as integral extensions of our bodies, functioning like lungs by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and sustaining our breath. Over the years, Nickle’s art has been shaped by a profound relationship with trees, resulting in various site-specific installations and ephemeral works both in natural landscapes and
Ghosts of Canoe Lake: New Work by Marcel Dzama
This exhibition marks Marcel Dzama’s return to the Canadian institutional scene after more than a decade. The artist revisits themes of landscape drawn from Canadian art history and his own memories of a childhood spent in the wilds of Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan—all while confronting a natural world threatened by climate change.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline was always spunky and truly devoted to music. Follow her climb to stardom from her hometown of Virginia to the Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall with A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, a tribute to her spirit and a celebration of the
L’automatisme
The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the solo exhibition L’automatisme with a cultural identity featuring the work of Alberta artist Michael Kiré. Michael began to think what makes Canadian Art Canadian. This exhibition shows an Asiatic cultural influence by merging the disciplines of automatic drawing and writing.”
Chuckwagon & Trophy Exhibit
Southcentre Mall has partnered with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association to bring you an exciting in-mall display packed with western legacy, local artwork, and fun facts! Explore their mini racetrack and get up close with dazzling trophies from various Stampede events.
Landscape Show
Marvel at stunning vistas, intricate garden designs, and inspiring outdoor spaces. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking inspiration, this show promises something extraordinary for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to explore and be inspired by the beauty of landscapes!
Chris Flodberg: New Works
TrépanierBaer presents Chris Flodberg’s most recent work in his second exhibition at the gallery. Within his ever-deepening exploration of the possibilities of the medium, Flodberg says “… I want the viewer to relax into the reality of the paintings and be open to a quiet, contemplative experience where conceptual and intellectual reasoning is replaced by
Free This Week
Experience Calgary’s cultural vibrancy this week! Musical options range from Healing Strings duo’s classical and Ukrainian melodies, to the Grassfield... Read More
Free This Week
Looking for something fun (and free) to do this week? Enjoy live music by Woodhouse Big Band at Heritage Park,... Read More
Free This Week
Get a sneak peek of Lougheed House’s new interactive art experience, enjoy free outdoor concerts, check out an artist showcase... Read More
July Exhibitions
Check out new visual art exhibitions around the city this July! Each month, we spotlight a new or outgoing visual... Read More
Questions?
Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 118 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
