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 59 to 60 . If you have an observation regarding any of our listings , please email editor _ calgary @ where . ca .
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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-ofa-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 ALEX JANVIER : MODERN INDIGEOUS MASTER June 19 - Sep 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 .
University of Calgary ' s Nickle Galleries hosts Nickle at Noon every Thursday with a free talk , tour , or workshop . nickle . ucalgary . ca
Glenbow , 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4110 . www . glenbow . org
ANNA TORMA : BOOK OF ABANDONED DETAILS May 26 - Sep 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
THE ARTIST ’ S MIRROR : SELF PORTRAITS Until Jan 2019 The Artist ’ s Mirror : Self Portraits features works from the collections of Library and Archives
Canada and Glenbow , showcasing the rich history of artists creating self-portraits in a variety of mediums , styles and time periods . Take a look at self-portraits from extraordinary artists to see how they chose to depict themselves , whether for self-expression , political commentary or other purposes . Glenbow , 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4110 . www . glenbow . org
FESTIVAL ALBERTA Until Aug Learn about the rich history of musical festivals in Alberta , from a wide variety of genres , through videos , photographs and memorabilia , in this exhibit . Don ’ t miss the tarpie set-up , which honours the music fans who bring armchairs and a cooler full of snacks to stake out the best spot in front of the stage . Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre , 850 - 4 St SE . Map 2 , F8 www . studiobell . ca 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 artefacts , 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 May 26 - Sep 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
ARTIST-RUN CENTRES CSPACE KING EDWARD This transformed historical site holds office and studio space for artists and features a public gallery and theatre . 1721 - 29 Ave SW , 403-476-2025 . www . cspacekingedward . com
LOFT 112 A creative and commercial space where artistic individuals can come together to work on projects and engage with others in the literary and arts community in Calgary . A short-term rental micro apartment is also available for visiting creative types . 112 , 535 - 8 Ave SE . www . loft112 . org
STRIDE GALLERY Featuring innovative contemporary art by emerging , mid-career and professional artists . 1006 Macleod Tr SE , 403-262-8507 . Map 2 , G6 www . stride . ab . ca
GRAIN ACADEMY & 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 : grainacademy @ nucleus . com
FLEURS DE VILLES May 31 - Jun 4 Running in its third year across Canada , Fleurs de Villes participants create stunning floral “ garments ” on mannequins . This year , 15 mannequins will be displayed at CrossIron Mills . 261055 Crossiron Blvd , Rocky View , 403-984-6800 . www . crossironmills . com
FRIDA KAHLO : HER PHOTOS Until May 21 See a side of iconic painter Frida Kahlo you ’ ve never seen before in this exhibit that showcases never-before-seen photos of Frida and moments from her life , including her snaps of culture , politics and daily life in Mexico . Glenbow , 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4110 . www . glenbow . org
GROUP ART SOCIETY OF CALGARY SPRING SHOW AND SALE May 12 The Group Art Society of Calgary is made up of energetic and engaged artists working in many mediums and sizes . Come to their spring show and sale to browse art , chat with the makers and take home a beautiful piece of artwork from a local artist . This show is free but donations for the Calgary Food Bank will be gratefully accepted . St Peter ’ s Anglican Church , 903 - 75 Ave SW . www . facebook . com / TheGroupArtistsSocietyOfCalgary
PERCH EXHIBIT Until Jun 2 This collaboration by Calgary-based artists Dena Seiferling and Stefanie Staples at the Alberta Craft Council gallery is inspired by old , used and worn objects such as wooden pull toys , evoking nostalgia in the viewer while also inviting reflection on the value of bird biodiversity and the preservation of at-risk bird species . Alberta Craft Council , Calgary Gallery , cSPACE King Edward , 1721 - 29 Ave SW , 587-391-0129 . www . albertacraft . ab . ca / calgary-gallery
SHOWCASE : 2017 INDUCTEES 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
GALLERIES CHRISTINE KLASSEN GALLERY ( CKG ) Housed in a chic , mid-century warehouse space , this large commercial gallery features a wide survey of artworks including painting , sculpture , ceramics , drawing and photography . 321 - 50 Ave SE , 403-262-1880 . Map 1 , I6 www . christineklassengallery . com
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 , noncommercial 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
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