ART GALLERIES + MUSEUMS
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
artists. Also offers custom framing and corporate
consultations. 708 - 11 Ave SW, 403-262-9598. Map 2, G3
www.latitudeartgallery.com
LOCH GALLERY This family-owned gallery specializes
in 19th and 20th century fine art, including works
by Emily Carr and the Group of Seven as well as a
predominantly Canadian roster of contemporary painters
and sculptors. 1516 - 4 St SW, 403-209-8542. Map 2, I4
www.lochgallery.com
Admission by donation. 4144 - 11 St SE, 403-287-4204.
www.calgaryfiremuseum.com
GLENBOW Western Canada’s largest museum, with
more than 20 galleries. There are permanent exhibitions
on western North American art, sculptures from Asia, the
history of Southern Alberta, the history of the Blackfoot
people, indigenous cultures, mineralogy, West African
achievement, and warriors. Exhibition galleries: Tue - Sat 9
am - 5 pm; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm; Closed Mon. Closed Mon.
Admission: $16 adult, $11 seniors, $11 student, $10 youth
(ages 7-17), $40 family (up to 2 adults and 4 youth),
children six and under free. Free admission 5 - 9 pm
on the first Thursday of every month. 130 - 9 Ave SE,
403-268-4100. Map 2, F6 www.glenbow.org
GRAIN ACADEMY MUSEUM See a variety of films,
artifacts and displays depict the history of grain
farming and its importance in Alberta. Tues - Sat,
10 am - 4 pm. Admission by donation. Plus 15,
BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, 403-263-4594.
www.grainacademymuseum.com
LOUGHEED HOUSE This historic, 125-year-old
mansion houses a gallery that supports art and artists
as the Lougheed family once did. Self-guided and
complimentary audio tours of the home and its historic
artifacts are available. Admission: $8.50 adult; $6.50
seniors and students; $5 child (6-12); $25 family;
children under 6 are free. 707 - 13 Ave SW, 403-244-6333.
Map 2, F5 www.lougheedhouse.com
MOONSTONE CREATION NATIVE GALLERY Gallery
and gift shop featuring works from Canadian artists,
including paintings, West Coast jewelry, bronzes,
sculpture, moccasins and leather products. Traditional
art classes. 1219 - 10 Ave SE, 403-261-2650. Map 1, H7
www.moonstonecreation.ca
NEWZONES Painting, sculpture and photo-based works
with a focus on new art. 730 - 11 Ave SW, 403-266-1972.
Map 2, G2 www.newzones.com
PAUL KUHN GALLERY Features contemporary
Canadian art in all mediums on two floors of exhibition
space. 724 - 11 Ave SW, 403-263-1162. Map 2, G2
www.paulkuhngallery.com
TREPANIER BAER Represents the work of regional, national
and international contemporary artists. Also provides
appraisal and consulting services to private individuals and
corporations seeking to develop art collections. 105, 999 - 8
St SW, 403-244-2066. Map 2, F2 www.trepanierbaer.com
TRUCK CONTEMPORARY ART IN CALGARY A non-
profit centre founded in 1983 and dedicated to the
development and public presentation of contemporary art.
2009 - 10 Ave SW, 403-261-7702. Map 1, H5 www.truck.ca
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WALLACE GALLERIES A strong focus on original
Canadian contemporary artworks ranging from abstract
to realist. 500 - 5 Ave SW, 403-262-8050. Map 2, E3
www.wallacegalleries.com
WEBSTER GALLERIES Large collection of Canadian
fine art including Inuit sculptures, oils, watercolours,
stone sculptures, bronzes, ceramics and hand-pulled
prints. 812 - 11 Ave SW, 403-263-6500. Map 2, G2
www.webstergalleries.com
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WHITE EAGLE NATIVE CRAFTS Owned and operated
by First Nations people, this shop features native crafts,
fashions, jewelry, moccasins, blankets, and gifts. 9915
Chiila Blvd, on the Tsuu T’ina Reserve, 403-258-4300.
MUSEUMS
CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME Located at
WinSport, this museum showcases the stories
and memorabilia of Canada’s sporting legends.
Admission: general $12, seniors $10, youth (4 - 18) $8,
children three and under free. Family and group rates
available. Wed - Sun: 10 am - 5 pm. 169 Canada Olympic Rd
SW, 403-776-1040. Map 1, F2 www.sportshall.ca
FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM OF CALGARY Celebrate
firefighters past, present, and future with exhibitions and
permanent collections that explore the lives of these
brave Calgarians. The museum includes a gift shop and
special kid’s activities with mascot Sparky the Fire Dog.
Wed - Fri, 10 am - 3 pm and last Saturday of every month.
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Firefighters Museum
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Dalmations.
4144 - 11 Street SE
www.calgaryfiremuseum.com
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
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