Free This Week
The new year has arrived and we’ve rounded up a few things to give you a creative start to 2026. Take in a live music performance by Hello Moth, attend a Chinese Artists showcase and dialogue, and don’t forget to take some time to explore the city’s indoor and outdoor art exhibitions! From the Window Galleries in the Werklund Centre, to the Northeast Mini Galleries at community associations, to public art in multiple locations around the city — what better way to recover from the flurry of holidays than with a little arts and culture?
Current exhibitions a the Werklund Centre Window Galleries
On view until March 2026
Werklund Centre (the hall adjacent to the Max Bell Theatre lobby)
Free to explore
If you find yourself downtown make sure to visit the Window Galleries for four provocative and thoughtful exhibitions: Matias Martinez explores identity, memory and mythhology through glass, painting, media arts and sculpture; Liss Febrero & aloT reflect on memory, identity and the quiet strength found in handmade craft; Erçan Tāmati Cairns bridges the gap between ancestry and contemporary artistic expression; and Carrie Yap explores traditional Chinese crafts as a tribute to their ancestry, particularly focusing on Cantonese opera which was a familiar sound and sight in their childhood. While you’re in the building, keep your ears open for Pyramids of Compassion: Sonic Sculptures, an immersive sound art exhibition ending later this month.
werklundcentre.ca
Art Night In: Bullet Journalling for Joy and Productivity
January 7, 2026, 7 – 8pm
Calgary Public Library (online)
Free to attend, registration required
In this online class, you will learn the basics of bullet journalling, a flexible system that blends planning, reflection and self-expression. Explore easy page ideas for tracking goals, habits and daily tasks, and learn design tips to make your journal both beautiful and practical.
calgarylibrary.ca
We Are Here: Chinese Artists Showcase & Dialogue
January 10, 2026, 2 – 6pm
The New Gallery, Main Space (208 Centre St. S)
Free to attend
We Are Here: Chinese Artists Showcase & Dialogue is a one-day community event held at The New Gallery in Chinatown. The event invites local Chinese and Asian artists to bring one or two of their artworks and a short presentation to share their personal stories of migration, creativity and belonging.
thenewgallery.org
ProArts@Noon: Hello Moth
January 14, 2026, 12 noon – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 – 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Hello Moth creates abstract synth-pop by night and ambient explosions by day, blending electronic tones with folk influences to create a sound somewhere between soil and sky.
proartssociety.ca
Calgary Public Art Guide
On demand, 24/7
City-wide
Free to explore
Explore the creativity that shapes our city through the new Calgary Public Art Guide — an interactive digital map highlighting the murals, sculptures, installations and community-led projects that bring life to Calgary’s public spaces. Discover artworks across the city — and add your own finds.
calgarypublicartguide.com
Have a free event that’s not listed? Email us at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or fill out this form.
