ART GALLERIES + MUSEUMS
The following listings include museums, antiques
dealers, and art galleries that the editors judge worthy
of your attention, including advertisers in Where
Calgary. The map coordinates at the end of each listing
(E4, E8 etc.) refer to the city maps on pages 75 to 76.
If you have an observation regarding any of our listings,
please email [email protected].
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ANTIQUES
ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLES SHOP Located in
Heritage Park’s Haskayne Mercantile Block, this store
carries antique collectibles, furniture, china and silver
donated to the park through their Heritage Heirloom
Program. 1900 Heritage Dr SW, 403-268-8500. Map 1, K5
www.heritagepark.ca
CIRCA VINTAGE ART GLASS A one-of-a-kind shop
specializing in glasswork, including vintage, mid-century
modern and contemporary art glass. A must visit for
collectors or those seeking a unique piece of hand-blown
glass art. 1226A - 9 Ave SE, 1-877-290-0145. Map 1, H7
www.circa5060.ca
ART SHOWS, EXHIBITS AND TALKS
ALEX JANVIER: MODERN INDIGENOUS MASTER
Until Sept 9 Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master is a
retrospective of the Alberta-based artist’s career, which
spans several decades and features more than 100
paintings. Janvier’s colourful, evocative and abstract work
is often inspired by his life experiences. Glenbow, 130 - 9
Ave SE, 403-268-4110. www.glenbow.org
ANNA TORMA: BOOK OF ABANDONED DETAILS
Until Sept 2 Anna Torma was born in Tarnaörs, Hungary
in 1952 and graduated with a degree in Textile Art and
Design from the Hungarian University of Applied Arts,
Budapest in 1979. She has been an exhibiting artist since
that time and has produced a body of extremely skilled
and exquisitely detailed large-scale hand embroidered
wall hangings and collages. She immigrated to Canada
in 1988, and has lived and worked in Baie Verte, New
Brunswick since 2002. This exhibition will feature new
and major works produced over the past five years. Esker
Foundation, 4th floor, 1011 - 9 Ave SE, 403-930-2490.
Map 1, G6 www.eskerfoundation.com
hanging. All materials will be included. Participants must
be over the age of 16. Free, but please register online at
www.eventbrite.ca. Esker Foundation, 4th floor, 1011 - 9 Ave
SE, 403-930-2490. Map 1, G6 www.eskerfoundation.com
G’DDY UP Jul 7 - Aug 25 Get your dose of culture during
Stampede week with the “G’ddy Up!” exhibit at Newzones.
This annual group show features work that showcases
the western iconography we’re all familiar with, and also
explores how the “Wild West” is shifting into something
more cosmopolitan and vibrant. Newzones, 730 - 11 Ave
SW. Map 3, G3 www.newzones.com
THE PAUL BRANDT LEGACY COLLECTION: YYC TO
BNA Until Dec 31 Together with Paul Brandt himself, and
a diligent team of Mount Royal University students, Studio
Bell, home of the National Music Centre, presents this
new temporary exhibit, showcasing a deeply personal and
close-up look at this Calgary-born country star’s music
career and philanthropic work. Don't miss your chance to
gain a new perspective of Brandt’s musical process, his
inspirations, and the social causes he’s passionate about.
$11.00 - $18.00. Studio Bell - Home of the National Music
Cenre, 850 - 4 St SE. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca
SHOWCASE: 2017 INDUCTEES Until Fall 2018 In this
exhibit, the National Music Centre is honouring 2017
inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. You’ll
find many treasures from recent inductees, including a
songbook from Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn, and
a vintage guitar owned by Neil Young. $11.00 - $18.00.
Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre, 850 - 4 St
SE. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca
HORSES IN SPORT Learn more about the history of
horses in sport in Canada in this exhibit, which features
events in which horses play an integral role including the
Calgary Stampede, Canadian Derby and the Olympic and
Paralympic Games. Browse unique artifacts, including
a 35 million year old prehistoric horse. Canada’s Sports
Hall of Fame, 169 Canada Olympic Rd SW, 403-776-1040.
www.sportshall.ca
VANESSA BROWN: THE WITCHING HOUR
Until Sept 2 Vanessa Brown works in the space between
strength and fragility through an alchemical fusing of
steel, pigment and glass. This exhibition brings together
new installations and recent works, ranging in scale from
grand to intimate. Esker Foundation, 4th floor, 1011 - 9 Ave
SE, 403-930-2490. Map 1, G6 www.eskerfoundation.com
THE ARTIST’S MIRROR: SELF PORTRAITS
Until Jan 2019 The Artist’s Mirror: Self Portraits features
ARTIST-RUN CENTRES
works from the collections of Library and
CSPACE KING EDWARD This transformed
Archives Canada and Glenbow, showcasing
historical site holds office and studio space
the rich history of artists creating self-
for artists and features a public gallery and
portraits in a variety of mediums,
theatre. 1721 - 29 Ave SW, 403-476-2025.
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at self-portraits from extraordinary
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artists to see how they chose to depict
LOFT 112 A creative and commercial
art events!
themselves, whether for self-expression,
space where artistic individuals can
political commentary or other purposes.
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come together to work on projects and
Glenbow, 130 - 9 Ave SE, 403-268-4110.
engage with others in the literary and arts
www.glenbow.org
community in Calgary. A short-term rental
micro apartment is also available for visiting
FESTIVAL ALBERTA Until Aug 2018 Learn about
creative types. 112, 535 - 8 Ave SE. www.loft112.org
the rich history of musical festivals in Alberta, from a
wide variety of genres, through videos, photographs and
STRIDE GALLERY Fea turing innovative contemporary art
memorabilia, in this exhibit. Don’t miss the tarpie set-up,
by emerging, mid-career and professional artists. 1006
which honours the music fans who bring armchairs and a
Macleod Tr SE, 403-262-8507. Map 2, G6 www.stride.ab.ca
cooler full of snacks to stake out the best spot in front of
the stage. Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre,
GALLERIES
850 - 4 St SE. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca
CHRISTINE KLASSEN GALLERY (CKG) Housed
in a chic, mid-century warehouse space, this large
INTRODUCTION TO SASHIKO WORKSHOP Jul 21
commercial gallery features a wide survey of artworks
During this day-long workshop, participants will explore
including painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and
sashiko, a rural hand stitching technique from Northern
photography. 321 - 50 Ave SE, 403-262-1880. Map 1, I6
Japan. Working with traditional patterns and natural
www.christineklassengallery.com
fabrics from Jolie Bird’s collection, participants will work
on a stitch sampler alongside a centerpiece or wall
DADE LOFT A gallery of interior design featuring art,
furniture and home accessories. Also offers interior
design and architectural services. 104, 1212 - 13 St SE,
403-454-0243. Map 1, H7 www.dadeartanddesignlab.com
ESKER FOUNDATION The largest privately funded, non-
commercial gallery in Calgary features innovative and
exceptional contemporary art exhibitions and educational
events. Located in historic Inglewood, it features 11,000
sq ft of environmentally controlled, purpose-built
exhibition space. 4th floor, 1011 - 9 Ave SE, 403-930-2490.
Map 1, G6 www.eskerfoundation.com
GERRY THOMAS GALLERY Located in Calgary’s
Design District, this gallery shows a rotation of local
and international artists throughout the year. It is
available to host private, full service events for up to 240
people. 100, 602 - 11 Ave SW, 403-265-1630. Map 2, G3
www.gerrythomasgallery.com
GIBSON FINE ART Featuring contemporary landscape,
abstract, still life and figurative works in a variety of media,
with a focus on emerging and mid-career artists. 628 - 11
Ave SW, 403-244-2000. Map 2, G3 www.gibsonfineart.ca
HERRINGER KISS GALLERY Represents artists working
in a range of mediums including painting, photography,
printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. 709 - 11 Ave SW,
403-228-4889. Map 2, G2 www.herringerkissgallery.com
JARVIS HALL GALLERY Contemporary works
by emerging, mid-career and established
Canadian artists. 333B - 36 Ave SE, 403-206-9942.
www.jarvishallgallery.com
LATITUDE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery in the
Design District with an emphasis on Western Canadian
GRAIN
ACADEMY
Grain Academy & Museum
& MUSEUM
Once there were 5,746 prairie sentinel
grain elevators in Western Canada.
Less than 300 wooden structures remain.
The Grain Academy salutes over 100 years
of Agriculture in Alberta with working
models, historic photos,
artifacts, films and
interpretation by
knowledgeable
curators.
Plus 15 (2nd) Level, BMO Centre
Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K8
Vehicle parking charge applicable at Stampede Park
403-263-4594
Check our website for hours of operation.
admission by donation
web: www.grainacademymuseum.com
email: [email protected]
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