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LISTINGS ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN CONTEMPOARY ART MAP CALGARY , DESIGNED BY AFTERMODERNLAB , AND ARE USED HERE WITH PERMISSION . THE MAP IS AVAILABLE AT 20 PARTICIPATING GALLERIES , FREE OF CHARGE .
ARTS COMMONS GALLERIES
Arts Commons supports and promotes local and national artists , collectives , and community organizations that create innovative , thought provoking , and exceptional work . They provide non-traditional gallery space for artists to take risks in a supportive environment . 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-7455 , artscommons . ca / VisualArts
CHRISTINE KLASSEN GALLERY
CKG represents a dynamic group of artists united by their craft-intensive approach to art making . The gallery endeavors to stimulate visitors through innovative projects and exhibitions of painting , drawing , photography , and sculpture . 321 - 50 Ave SE , 403-262-1880 , christineklassengallery . com
THE EDGE GALLERY
The Edge Gallery was established in 2008 and is dedicated to the presentation of artwork by regional artists . They are committed to exhibiting art that challenges , educates and visually inspires our audience , through historical and contemporary avenues , involving printmaking , painting , sculpture , photography , mixed media , and new media . Visit The Edge Gallery in historical Inglewood . 1416 - 9 Ave SE , 403-233-7490 , edgegallery . ca
ESKER FOUNDATION
Founded in 2012 , Esker Foundation is the largest privately funded contemporary art gallery in Calgary . The gallery features 10,000 sq . ft . of exhibition galleries , as well as a street level Project Space . Combining an international program with a sustained interest in local and regional production , the Foundation supports , through temporary exhibitions , commissions , and publications , ground breaking new work , ideas , and research , and above all creates opportunities for public dialogue and engagement . 1011 - 9 Ave SE , 403-930-2490 , eskerfoundation . com
FOUNDERS ’ GALLERY AT THE MILITARY MUSEUMS
The Founders ’ Gallery is an art gallery located within the Military Museums and operated by the University of Calgary . Their goal is to challenge viewers ’ knowledge of and interaction with war . The Founders ’ Gallery broadly explores human conflict worldwide through the work of local , international , historic , and contemporary artists . 4520 Crowchild Tr SW , 403-410-2340 , founders . ucalgary . ca
HERRINGER KISS GALLERY
Herringer Kiss Gallery focuses on contemporary fine art in all mediums that support interesting and engaging dialogue of the current art world . The gallery is dedicated to the promotion of their artists and placement of their work in important collections as well as working with individual clients to assist them in building strong collections . 709A - 11 Ave SW , 403-228-4889 , herringerkissgallery . com
ILLINGWORTH KERR GALLERY
The Illingworth Kerr Gallery ( IKG ) is an exhibition
space and flexible platform for critical enquiry and theoretical debate with a focus on visual culture . The gallery acts as an interface between the Alberta College of Art and Design ( ACAD ), its activities , student population , and faculty , as well as the broader community . 1407 - 14 Ave NW , 403-284-7633 , ikg . acad . ca
JARVIS HALL GALLERY
Founded by Jarvis Hall in 2010 , Jarvis Hall Gallery distinguished itself locally and nationally for supporting the practice of contemporary art by emerging , mid-career , and established Canadian artists . They strive to ensure they build lasting relationship with their artists and further the understanding of their creative process with collectors . 333B - 36 Ave SE , 403-206-9942 , jarvishallgallery . com
THE NEW GALLERY
The New Gallery ( TNG ) is an artist-run centre located in Chinatown . This charitable centre for contemporary art was established in 1975 as Clouds & Water Gallery and Visual Production Society . Today , TNG provides opportunities and venues for artists that foster social and political creative practices , while engaging and educating audiences through contemporary art . 208 Centre St SE , 403-233-2399 , thenewgallery . org
NEWZONES GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Established in 1992 , Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art is one of North America ’ s leading contemporary art galleries representing prominent Albertan , Canadian and international artists . The gallery ’ s program has an emphasis on process-oriented artwork that challenges both the traditional use of materials and formal aesthetics . 730 - 11 Ave SW , 403-266-1972 , newzones . com
PAUL KUHN GALLERY
Located in a turn of the century concrete warehouse just south of downtown , the gallery offers 7,000 sq . ft . of exhibition space on three separate levels . The gallery exhibits work of emerging , mid career , and senior artists as well as representing the estates of several prominent Canadian artists . The Paul Kuhn Gallery was instrumental in launching the careers of many artists and gallerists and played a leading role in the expansion of Calgary ’ s contemporary gallery scene . 724 - 11 Ave SW , 403-263-1162 , paulkuhngallery . com
TREPANIERBAER
Established in 1992 , TrépanierBaer specializes in the exhibition and sale of Canadian and international contemporary art , as well as select historical works . Additionally , the gallery has been involved in numerous public art commissions . The gallery ’ s roster includes well-known artists such as Vikky Alexander , Chris Cran , DaveandJenn , Christian Eckart , Luanne Martineau , Ron Moppett , Evan Penny , and Ryan Sluggett . 999 - 8 St SW , 403-244-2066 , trepanierbaer . com

GALLERY GUIDE

Whether you ’ re looking for a new piece to add to your art collection or simply want to spend some time admiring art , here is just a sampling of galleries to visit .
TRUCK CONTEMPORARY ART IN CALGARY
TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary is a non-profit artist-run centre dedicated to the development and public presentation of contemporary art . Since it was founded in 1983 , the Society has facilitated over 500 exhibitions in addition to countless activities and events in support of cultural development and contemporary art appreciation . 2009 - 10 Ave SW , 403-261-7702 , truck . ca
UNTITLED ART SOCIETY
Untitled Art Society is a non-profit , artist-run centre dedicated to engaging in contemporary art and ideas by supporting and developing frameworks for contemporary art viewing and making in Calgary . UAS values risk-taking and experimentation , and supports these activities through free public programs , including exhibitions , education , and publications . 343 - 11 Ave SW , 403-262-7911 , uascalgary . org
VIVIANEART
The vision of founder / owner Viviane Mehr , and managing director Tara Westermann , the gallery shows established Canadian and International artists while dedicating the benefits of this experience to the support and development of emerging talent . 1114 - 11 St SW , 587-349-2014 , vivianeart . gallery
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