Art Shows and Exhibitions in Calgary

Mitchell Fenton

"THE WINTER SPORT" 25 Oct - 14 Nov 2024 Mitchell Fenton’s - 'The Vintage Trailer Show' 2020 and 'Get Out of Town' 2016 - newest painting exhibition, 'The Winter Sport', takes us back to the slopes with a feel-good look at why we do the things that we do. more… In this selection of diptychs, Fenton pairs images of... Read more

David Wilson

The Time We Have Left 5 - 23 Oct 2024 The electrified work of David Wilson offers up a storied love affair with light and the radiance of water at play on city streets which results in paintings that transform the bustle of metropolitan scenery into enchanting tableaus. With an underbelly of deep luminosity Wilson’s pieces firmly highlight the spectacle... Read more

Drew Klassen & Glen McMinn

Contrasts & Reflections: Narratives in Form and Landscape 14 - 30 Sep 2024 'Contrasts & Reflections: Narratives in Form and Landscape' introduces Glen McMinn, a new gallery artist at Gibson Fine Art, alongside the celebrated works of Drew Klassen. McMinn’s realistic oil paintings, centered on the human form and symbolic objects, delve into universal themes such as identity, belonging, and family. In contrast,... Read more

Ian Sheldon

Featured Artist 17 Aug - 5 Sep 2024 Ian Sheldon leverages his diversity of medium and subject with a passion for geographical exploration to create ethereal, wide horizon and big sky paintings that explore a deeper sense of place and colour. Read more

Summer Rotating Show

Featuring All Gallery Artists 12 Jul - 16 Aug 2024 Experience the vibrant diversity of our gallery's summer group show, featuring a dynamic rotation of works by our talented roster of artists. From captivating landscapes to thought-provoking abstracts, immerse yourself in a spectrum of artistic expressions that embody the essence of the season. Read more

Nicki Ault | Wonder

Artist Reception & New Works | Saturday, June 1, 1 to 3PM 1 - 20 Jun 2024 Nicki Ault’s upcoming exhibition 'Wonder' invites viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating layers of her landscapes. Through a meticulous process of layering acrylics and oils, Ault crafts vibrant and emotive scenes that evoke a deep connection to nature. Her work captures the essence of the Boreal Forest, northern lakes,... Read more

Group Show

Featuring Jill Thomson, Sarah Kidner & Kari Duke 1 - 18 May 2024 Discover an extraordinary trio of Canadian talents with our upcoming exhibition featuring Sarah Kidner, Jill Thomson, and Kari Duke. Immerse yourself in Jill Thomson's intricate compositions, where she skillfully intertwines public and private spaces to unveil the essence of community. Experience Sarah Kidner's vibrant modern impressionism, capturing the joyous hues... Read more

Audrey Mabee

Friends and Fantasies I have Known | A collection of current works paired with highlights of works from earlier explorations 13 - 30 Apr 2024 Audrey Mabee's whimsical yet unexpectedly contemplative work is the culmination of a career spent experimenting with colour and delving into a world of memories and forgotten secrets. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Artist talk at 3 PM. With intent, Mabee's pieces contain small, unanticipated... Read more

Group Show

Featuring Verne Busby & Charlie Easton 21 Mar - 10 Apr 2024 We are pleased to announce a group exhibition featuring the works of Verne Busby and Charlie Easton, two exceptionally talented Canadian landscape artists. This collective presentation will showcase their unique artistic perspectives and visions, offering a captivating exploration of the beauty found in the Canadian landscape. Read more

Andrea Soos

Featured Artist 1 - 16 Mar 2024 Andrea Soos creates whimsical and soothing oceans of colour and movement that dance within canvased edges that seemingly capture just a snapshot of larger, multifaceted scenes to draw viewers into dream-like abstract gardens and rivers of blended explosive colour. These elegant and deeply contemplative pieces, while consistently distinctive are tied... Read more

Richard Cole

Featured Artist 10 - 29 Feb 2024 Richard Cole elegantly captures the essence of ephemeral sunbeams and the unexpected beauty of landscape behind an incandescent film of dappled light. Cole's gentle, picturesque paintings radiate warmth and serenity, featuring expertly layered soft hues and shadows that elevate and further highlight resplendent, lingering light as it breaks over a... Read more

Meet The Artist

Demo & Reception 11 Jan - 8 Feb 2024 GFA is delighted to introduce McKenna Prather's debut collection. Merging the realms of paint and thread, McKenna captures the soul of her subjects with innovative artistry. Her distinctive blend of classic painting and tactile embroidery crafts a multisensory experience, where each canvas is not only a visual delight but becomes... Read more