Art Shows and Exhibitions in Calgary

Sheila Kernan

In Between the Lines 23 Nov - 8 Dec 2012 OPENING EVENT/MEET THE ARTIST Friday, November 23 5-8pm Come join the celebration of this long awaited show by one of Calgary's most innovative artists. Please note that all new artwork will be online and for sale beginning Friday, Nov 23rd at 10am. Read more

Rachelle Kearns

New Works 3 - 17 Nov 2012 Read more

Barbara Amos

Shoreline 18 - 31 Oct 2012 JOIN US AT THE OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 2pm to 5pm Artist in attendance Barbara Amos is a Calgary based visual artist who has worked in variety of materials including paint, steel, video and photography. Her finished works are a dynamic interchange between what is recognizable and what... Read more

Angela Morgan

Whimsy and Wonder 29 Sep - 13 Oct 2012 Angela Morgan will be in attendance from 10am to 1pm on Sat Sept 29! You can meet the artist, talk to her about her inspiration and also sample some of the delicious refreshments on hand. Angela Morgan lives and works as an artist in the Kootenay region of British Columbia... Read more

Bill Brownridge

New Works 8 - 22 Sep 2012 Our September artist of the month is Bill Brownridge. He happens to also be one of Canada's beloved children's book artists and authors with his series of hockey-themed stories. Somewhat biographical, the stories chronicle childhood winters playing hockey with good friends and overcoming challenges. Certainly brings forth a nostalgic feeling... Read more

Eleanor Lowden

New Works 18 Aug - 1 Sep 2012 GFA is pleased to be featuring an exciting new collection of works by Calgary-based Eleanor Lowden Pidgeon. Eleanor studied fine art at The University of Western Ontario, and has taken courses at the Ontario College of Art and the Alberta College of Art and Design. She also spent time as... Read more

Bigoudi

Wanderings in the Field 6 - 21 Jul 2012 GFA is pleased to announce the exhibition of a selection of large scale paintings by Canmore-based encaustic artist Bigoudi during this year's Calgary Stampede. If unfamiliar with Bigoudi's work, one could say that she stands with one foot in a field analyzing farm animals with her camera, and the other... Read more

Jean Fosbrooke

New Works 2 - 16 Jun 2012 Jean's works simplify the landforms and florals she so favours. The end result is always a brightly coloured and richly textured piece. There is a great dynamism to Jean's paintings and Dianna Anderson, former Exhibits Co-coordinator at the Red Deer Museum has said, 'Jean's work is not for the timid,... Read more

Kari Duke

Urban Stories 12 - 26 May 2012 Artist's Reception Saturday, May 12 from 1pm to 3pm Kari Duke lives in Edmonton, AB in a small community near the University of Alberta in an area surrounded by urban alleys that tend to reflect an untouched and overgrown environment. Duke's work is portrayed by many as romantic and reminiscent... Read more

Susana Espinoza

Up cycled Art 24 Mar - 7 Apr 2012 UPCYCLE ART Pop Cans Repurposed Upcycled art is creating waves in the art world by taking the notion of simplicity and conservation to new levels. Susana Espinoza's interest in upcycling does not involve changing the original items into a new form entirely - for the piece Perserverancia she has diverted... Read more

Peter Ivens

Feature Artist 4 - 17 Mar 2012 Peter Ivens is an active outdoorsman and practicing professional artist of over twenty- five years experience. He is a B.F.A. graduate from the University of Alberta and has worked as an illustrator, designer and art instructor. A session at the respected Emma Lake Artists Workshop in 1982 encouraged him to... Read more

Rowan Hill

New Works 11 - 25 Feb 2012 ARTIST STATEMENT 'It all starts with a story, an idea, a concept. I'll see something and want to explore it further. While working with shapes, values and colour, I try to keep this initial inspiration as my focus. I get very excited about 'happy accidents' that occur in a painting.... Read more