What's On in Calgary

An extension of Kandis Friesen’s postponed exhibition in storage, two video works are hosted in continuous loops; one consists of rhythmic text, the other a tableau vivant of an ancient oak tree in Ukraine. This exhibition in absentia becomes the new exhibition space for an indefinite extension of time.

Join TRUCK and Mountain Standard Time online to experience a series of installations by artist Jin-me Yoon. Untunnelling Vision is the culmination of site-specific research in combination with an artistic practice focused on the entanglements of militarism, tourism, and colonialism. Be sure to explore this interactive tour.

Starting as a thematic art challenge, the intent of this first ever virtual Contextural member exhibition was to keep members connected, engaged, and creative during the summer months. Members were asked to create an 8″ x 8″ work using any materials they had at hand.

An exhibition that explores the lives and art of prominent Alberta artists A.C. Leighton and Barbara Leighton, this story offers a unique insight into the rich artistic history of Southern Alberta through the Leighton Art Centre’s stories of adventure, creation, and community-building.

In order to continue to share the work of artists exhibiting in the galleries of Arts Commons, a new virtual gallery platform has been launched that allows visitors to ‘walk’ the halls of Arts Commons and enjoy the art displayed there. The current exhibitions are available for viewing until spring 2021 so check it out.

The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) and The Bows presents works by RAZA, a newborn multi-medium art collective formed by South American artists Valentina and Laura Caraballo who seek to further their understandings of the self and world through art.

ART at the Landing is a brand new interim fine art gallery. Featuring original paintings by local artists Brenda Banda Johnson, Holly Burghardt, and Terri Heinrichs. The gallery even features two additional Calgary based guest artists each month so be sure to check it out.

Julya Hajnoczky’s multidisciplinary practice seeks to question the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. Her work is currently featured at the Alberta Craft Gallery in person and online so be sure to check it out.

A group exhibition featuring limited edition works by seven gallery artists, Editions combines the mediums of photography, printmaking, and video in both traditional and experimental forms. This show highlights a breadth of approach to editioned artwork so don’t miss it!

Conceived as a visual narrative and social commentary, Sharon Rose Kootenay explores the relationship between cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and global concerns to link meaning encoded in historic beadwork design.

Rocio Graham’s poignant photography is influenced by her passion for the botanical world, her cultural heritage, and identity as a woman and mother. Confronting the pandemic became an exploration of the landscape through mysticism and science.

Jarvis Hall Gallery presents a new body of work by artist Marigold Santos. Explore how Santos translates her experience of diaspora and fractured identity as a Filipinx-Canadian woman through new paintings as well as pieces related to her tattoo practice in person or online.