December Exhibitions
Check out new visual art exhibitions around the city this December! 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.
Recently opened at EMMEDIA, the Black2TheFuture Exhibition is the result of a residency of and mentorship program curated by Diane Din Ebongue “that merges the realms of art, technology and Afrofuturism — offering them [the artists] a space to explore their creative potential and envision a world where the past and present converge to conceptualize new futures.”
The exhibition invites everyone to experience the diverse and powerful works of Samuel Adedoyin Kugbiyi, a multi-disciplinary storyteller; Jairus Sharif, a self-taught musical innovator; Ado Nkemka, a musician and writer known for his impactful performances; Tim Meduna, a visual artist and filmmaker; and Nenritji Suwa, a storyteller exploring Black identity through various mediums.
You can check out the Black2TheFuture exhibition until December 12, 2025 at EMMEDIA located at 2005 10 Ave. SW, in the inner city community of Sunalta, just west of Downtown Calgary.
More December exhibitions:
careworn & coil
Until 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
Festive Foothills Annual Art Sale
Until December 20, 2024
Leighton Art Centre (282027 144 St. W, Millarville)
By donation
Enjoy a whole lot of holiday cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region! Leighton Art Centre’s annual Festive Foothills Art Sale returns in perfect time for your holiday gift-giving. You’ll find beautiful decorations and gorgeous art, combined with the home’s historic ambiance.
leightoncentre.org
My Country!
Until December 21, 2024 | Art Demo December 7, 12 – 3pm
Framed on Fifth (1207 5th Ave. NW)
Free to explore
Rex Beanland brings a collection of watercolour paintings to this exhibition in his first solo show at Framed on Fifth. These paintings capture Canada’s diverse urban and natural landscapes, from coast to coast, blending studio creations with spontaneous en plein air pieces.
framedonfifth.com
Deck the Walls!
November 28, 2024 – January 18, 2025
Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art (730 11 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Newzones Gallery’s Deck the Walls! sees an entire wall filled with small to medium-sized artworks, showcases paintings, photographs, sculptures and more that will inspire and excite the art enthusiasts on your holiday list. There is something for everyone!
newzones.com
Glass Daydreams
November 28, 2024 – January 18, 2025
Christine Klassen Gallery
Free to explore
CKG is thrilled to announce its first solo exhibition for Calgary glass artist Phillilp Bandura. Continually pushing the limits of the material, the exhibition includes pieces from various ongoing series including his Is Glass Queer Or Is It Just Me, Shiny Shit and Wildland Rocket series.
christineklassengallery.com
Holiday Mini Group Exhibition
November 30 – December 24, 2024
Wallace Galleries (500 5 Ave. SW)
Free to explore
Looking for a unique and special gift for that special someone? This exhibition has Wallace Galleries’ roster of artists focusing on some special works; some mini gems for that nook and other dynamic works for that centrepiece location.
wallacegalleries.com
The Art of Giving
December 5 – 30, 2024
Franz Dopf Gallery (Suite #5, 1145 Kensington Cres. NW)
Free to explore
The Art of Giving is a thoughtfully curated collection of unique, mostly smaller art pieces, alongside select medium and larger works. Featuring talented local artists, this exhibition includes many different types of art, with each piece offering affordable a one-of-a-kind purchase!
franzdopfgallery.com
La Fin
December 5 – 31, 2024 | See website for programming schedule
Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St. NE)
Free to attend
For over 30 years, Milo Dlouhy’s art practice has been an evolving dialogue — never-ending, never complete. La FIN marks a profound shift. For the first time, everything is finished. This exhibition reflects Dlouhy’s journey as an artist and confronts the complexities of impermanence, the beauty of endings, and the transformation that lies within.
sparrowartspace.com
For more visual arts events and exhibitions, head over to the arts and culture events section of yycwhatson.ca.
