ESKER
FOUNDATION
CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS PUBLIC PROGRAMS FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING
4TH FLOOR 1011 9TH AVE SE
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 11-6 THURSDAY TO FRIDAY 11-8 CLOSED MONDAYS
ART GALLERIES
LONG TABLE CREATIVE May 3 - Jun 28 Stop by on Wednesdays to work with Long Table Creative , a group of artists with disabilities , writing mentors , and other volunteers who are adapting Sisters Brothers into a graphic novel . Each week the group reads a few chapters of the novel and completes collaborative drawings . Loft 112 , 535 - 8 Ave SE . www . loft112 . org
MARK DICEY : TRAFFIC Through Jun 3 Dicey ’ s paintings examine a narrative of abstract shapes , forms , colours , patterns and textures . Jarvis Hall Fine Art , 617 – 11 Ave SW , 403-206-9942 . Map 1 , I6 www . jarvishallfineart . ca
NORTH OF ORDINARY : THE ARCTIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF GERALDINE AND DOUGLAS MOODIE Through Sep 10 This exhibition celebrates the work of Canada ’ s first professional woman photographer , Geraldine Moodie , who took intimate portraits of the Inuit community . Glenbow , 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4100 . Map 2 , F6 www . glenbow . org
SHAME AND PREJUDICE : A STORY OF RESILIENCE Jun 17 - Sep 10 Kent Monkman ’ s new , large-scale project addresses Canada ’ s sesquicentennial in 2017 . The exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through 300 years of Canada ’ s history , narrating a story of Canada through the lens of First Nations ’ resilience . Glenbow , 130 - 9 Ave SE , 403-268-4100 . Map 2 , F6 www . glenbow . org
STACEY WALYUCHOW Jun 6 - 27 Join local artist and curator Stacey Walyuchow for her first solo show , Pieces , featuring paint and collage works inspired by moody landscapes and whimsical images . Opening reception June 8 , 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm . Loft 112 , 535 - 8 Ave SE . www . loft112 . org
SUSANNA ESPINOZA Jun 17 - Jul 1 With dynamic shapes and the power of proportion providing interplay , Susanna ’ s work focuses on duality of the warm and cool , the light and dark and how they relate and communicate with one another . Gibson Fine Art , 628 - 11 Ave SW , 403-244-2000 . Map 2 , G3 www . gibsonfineart . ca
ARTIST-RUN CENTRES 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 , 403-475-4644 . www . loft112 . org
GALLERIES 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 . 444 , 1011 - 9 Ave SE , 403-930-2490 . Map 1 , G6 www . eskerfoundation . 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
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 FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM OF CALGARY Opening May 27 . Celebrate firefighters past , present , and future with exhibitions and permanent collections that explore the lives of these brave Calgarians . The museum includes a
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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
Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm , Saturday group bookings only .
admission by donation web : www . grainacademymuseum . com email : grainacademy @ nucleus . com
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