Calgary’s Art Exhibit of Russian Artists: April 17, 2010

Art Show and Sale
Featuring original art in oil, acrylic, pastel, batik and watercolour.
This event is open to the public, where there will be door prizes and refreshments!
Saturday April 17, 2010
10:00am – 5:00pm
St. Cecilia’s Church
321 90th Avenue SE
(East of Macleod Trail in Acadia Athletic Park)
For information call 403.809.5352
The following artists are involved with this exhibit:
Iryna Zayarny [...]

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An Introduction From A New Contributor

“Dear Calgary Art Blog,
I would like to introduce myself to you and share a few ideas as well. My name is Daria. I am a twenty-some year old with love for art and struggling artists and all that is new and different. The biggest reason for my e-mail is my desire to share stories from [...]

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Artists’ Call for Submissions: Celebrating Diversity

Each year artists are invited to submit works of art for the publication of our upcoming Multifaith Calendar.
The Multifaith Action Society would like to extend a gracious note of thanks to all artists who submitted
pieces for the Multifaith Calendar 2010: Cherishing Earth’s Bounty.
We are excited to announce that The Multifaith Calendar will be celebrating its [...]

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Happening Festival of New Music and Media

NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release
January 27, 2010
Happening Festival of New Music and Media connects remote musicians in live concert
Calgary, AB – The Happening Festival of New Music and Media 2010, running until January 29 at the University of Calgary, highlights established and emerging new media practices in sound and music, including a live music concert with [...]

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Adventure Photography Show & Sale

This art show and sale is an opportunity to purchase contemporary adventure photographs by amazingly talented photographers. The showcase features a diversity of activities, from skiing to hiking to ice climbing.

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Artlife Gallery Closing | Last Art Party | ART BRO KEN

It’s definitely sad news to hear that Artlife Gallery is closing its doors. But they are holding one last art party this weekend. Go out and show your support – it’s sure to be a blast!

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Ritchies Auctioneers Gone – Artists Beware?

Now more than ever it seems that artists need to be on guard, although I’m not sure how an artist might have safeguarded themselves from what’s currently happening with Ritiches Auctioneers.
Ritchies Auctioneers a company with a forty year reputation has been ordered into bankruptcy, but not before taking and selling $1.2 million in art with [...]

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Calgary’s Second PechaKucha Night is Today

Just got word of this, so I apologize for the last minute post, but I thought it was just too neat an event not to write about! PechaKucha is an international meetup for all sorts of people, architects, planners, and artists, etc who come together to talk about their work. Tonight’s theme is “How We [...]

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The New Gallery On The Move!

As of December 1st, The New Gallery, one of Calgary’s (and Canada’s) longest operating artist-run centres, is changing locations!  After three years of offering fantastic art at Eau Claire Market, TNG is taking up residence  in a 1,200 square foot exhibition space on the top floor at Art Central on Centre Street and 7th Avenue [...]

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2009 Grey Cup Festival: ENMAX Illuminate Calgary

Rumour has it that there is some sort of sporting event called the Grey Cup hitting Calgary this weekend?!
As part of the celebration, on November 27th and 28th, Stephen Avenue Mall (from Epcor Centre to 2nd Street SW) will be lit up with a fantastical display of light installations with some interactive elements. ENMAX [...]

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