FALL HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Weekends and Holidays: 1pm - 4pm
Monday to Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Weekends and Holidays: 1pm - 4pm
NO PARTICULAR TOPIC
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February 17 - March 16
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The annual No Particular Topic exhibition is a non juried show. All Works, in all media, submitted are on display.
EKPHRASTIC March 23 - April 21
Courtesy of Fibre Art Network Reception: March 23, 1-3pm
The word ‘ekphrasis’ denotes a rhetorical device whereby one medium of art is created to relate to another medium of art. Usually ekphrastic poetry is created to respond to a piece of art. FAN has put a distinctive spin on this process by inviting twelve well-known Canadian poets to contribute a poem of their choosing. Each of the twelve poems has been interpreted by four FAN members in a wide range of styles. See the attached ‘Poem – Artwork sample set’ that illustrates one such grouping in the exhibition. The Ekphrastic exhibition is a unique showcase of the collective talents of these Canadian poets and fibre artists.
The Fibre Art Network (FAN) is a co-operative of Western Canadian fibre artists committed to promoting fibre as an art form and each other as artists. FAN members include emerging fibre artists, teachers, authors and judges. Many members have been recognized both nationally and internationally for their work.
Since 2000, FAN has presented twenty (23) exhibitions at 64 Canadian venues, 5 American venues and 2 venues in New Zealand. In addition, FAN members exhibit their artwork independently in small/large groups and solo shows.
EMERGENCE April 27 - May 26
Reception: April 27, 1-3pm
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"Emergence" is our annual show featuring the Artwork of students from Crowsnest Consolidated High School and Livingston High School. This show has been curated by Karen Tamminga-Paton and Sherry Chanin. The works consist of watercolors, charcoal drawings, steampunk sculptures and more. Come support our young emerging local artists on Saturday March 31st at 1pm-3pm for the Opening Reception.
DRAWN TOGETHER June 1 - June 30
from Studio 2411 Reception: Saturday June 1, 1-3pm
thrice removed, pen & ink on paper, 2019, Jennifer Blair
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untitled, watercolour, 2018, Craig Murphy
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Willow, graphite on paper, 2019, Al Stinson
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Group show of figure works by Jennifer Blair, Alan Briks, Julie Chapdelaine, Mary Lammirato, Craig Murphy, Norman Sjoman, Al Stinson, Ramona Stinson & Kerry J. Toole.
Studio 2411 in Calgary has been a weekly venue for this group of artists to draw, paint, or sculpt from a model. Initially, drawing together allowed us to share expenses. Over time, we found a greater benefit in sharing our perceptions and interpretations of the figure. The idea of showing together is to see further into the evolution of each other’s work as it relates to the human presence.
Studio 2411 in Calgary has been a weekly venue for this group of artists to draw, paint, or sculpt from a model. Initially, drawing together allowed us to share expenses. Over time, we found a greater benefit in sharing our perceptions and interpretations of the figure. The idea of showing together is to see further into the evolution of each other’s work as it relates to the human presence.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER July 6 - August 4
Esther Neufeld Reception: Saturday, July 6, 1-3pm
rosy finches, felted wool, 2017, Esther Neufeld
A Textural Celebration of the Winged World
It benefits us sometimes to consider the ancient pedigrees of the creatures that surround us every day – so often taken for granted. We glance casually to the wild, blue Alberta skies and take perhaps only passing notice of the feathered marvels passing across our view. What is this thing?
Oh, it is a thing of wonder, the more so when we stop to consider how it has come to be. For now it is known that these navigators of the airways are nothing less than the linear descendants of the feathered dinosaurs of yore who had thrived for aeons. Those less agile and able to survive the great comet blast of sixty-five million years ago were summarily snuffed from the ever-branching record of life. The nimble fliers of the day survived – those we now call the birds. They’re still here! - right in our backyards!
Yet there is peril. From amongst the many who flit and soar around us today, there are those who teeter on the brink – brought to the edge of calamity by the clumsiness of humankind.
Through celebration of them in this felted art form, we may hope to engage the imaginations of those who see these pieces, and thus bring renewed protection for these most ancient and sublime of companions down along history’s winding trail.
It benefits us sometimes to consider the ancient pedigrees of the creatures that surround us every day – so often taken for granted. We glance casually to the wild, blue Alberta skies and take perhaps only passing notice of the feathered marvels passing across our view. What is this thing?
Oh, it is a thing of wonder, the more so when we stop to consider how it has come to be. For now it is known that these navigators of the airways are nothing less than the linear descendants of the feathered dinosaurs of yore who had thrived for aeons. Those less agile and able to survive the great comet blast of sixty-five million years ago were summarily snuffed from the ever-branching record of life. The nimble fliers of the day survived – those we now call the birds. They’re still here! - right in our backyards!
Yet there is peril. From amongst the many who flit and soar around us today, there are those who teeter on the brink – brought to the edge of calamity by the clumsiness of humankind.
Through celebration of them in this felted art form, we may hope to engage the imaginations of those who see these pieces, and thus bring renewed protection for these most ancient and sublime of companions down along history’s winding trail.
INTO THE WOODS August 10 - September 8
curatorial by Sherry Chanin Reception: Saturday, August 10, 1-3pm
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What happens when you venture into the woods? What do you see? What do you discover? What do you experience or remember about your time in the woods? The musical, Into the Woods, by Steven Sondheim is a place where numerous fairy tale characters comes to life and interact with each other to pursue their dreams and accomplish their goals, but the woods can also be fraught with danger. Witches, wolves, and giants exist in the woods, so sometimes the woods can be a scary place. However, the woods can also be a place of discovery, of inspiration, of adventure. Nothing in life is accomplished without risk, so the woods become a metaphor for the experiences partaken in life. For this exhibit the question posed is this, what have you encountered in your journey through the woods? This can be an actual literal interpretation of the theme, or the woods can be a metaphor for life. What journeys have you been on that have awakened your consciousness to the adventures life offers? Have you travelled locally or abroad? What have you discovered? Be prepared to share your experiences in this summer’s 2019 show, Into the Woods.
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Unter dem Messer (Under the Knife) September 14 - October 13
R.J. Kollee Reception: Saturday 14, 1-3pm
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"Berlin, particularly, during the mid 1900’s and into the 1920’s and 1930’s was famous for its cabarets, restaurants, musical theatre, artists and “degenerate” life style. Political unrest gave way to mobs and gangs in the streets and the rise and fall of The Weimar Republic. Many left and right wing parties vied for the coveted “chair” to rule Germany. Eventually of course, this upheaval, lead to the outbreak of World War ll. The rise of the “Dada” movement, brief as it was, made way for “Expressionism”, not only in the visual arts, but also music and prose. This period produced some of the most famous artists, writers and entertainers of our time. Some were communists, socialists, conservatives or politically neutral. Many artists were persecuted because of their ideas, subject matter of their work, style, gender, lifestyle and political affiliation. |
These events led me on a path of discovery into the lives of these artists. What were they thinking? How did they cope in such a harsh economic, social and political environment? Many artists, musicians, journalists and political dissidents just left, for England or to the United States.
Inspired by the works of Paul Klee, Kurt Schwitters, Max Pechstein, Franz Marc, George Grosz, Wassily Kandinsky and others, I set about experimenting with painting knives, implementing the texture and the colour palettes and subject matter of these artists onto canvas.
There are many different sizes and shapes of palette knives, which produce some of the most amazing shapes and impasto techniques. Using the pure oil pigments with little or no mediums, it gives me the depth of colour and feel that I think was used during this time period. Working with these knives gives me the movement and spontaneous motion to express the elements of the era in today’s context."
- R.J. Kollee
Inspired by the works of Paul Klee, Kurt Schwitters, Max Pechstein, Franz Marc, George Grosz, Wassily Kandinsky and others, I set about experimenting with painting knives, implementing the texture and the colour palettes and subject matter of these artists onto canvas.
There are many different sizes and shapes of palette knives, which produce some of the most amazing shapes and impasto techniques. Using the pure oil pigments with little or no mediums, it gives me the depth of colour and feel that I think was used during this time period. Working with these knives gives me the movement and spontaneous motion to express the elements of the era in today’s context."
- R.J. Kollee
Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek
We wish to gratefully acknowledge our relationship with the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek. We will keep you informed of the ongoing schedule of exhibitions happening at their Lebel Gallery, in Pincher Creek. Check out their website here:
We wish to gratefully acknowledge our relationship with the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek. We will keep you informed of the ongoing schedule of exhibitions happening at their Lebel Gallery, in Pincher Creek. Check out their website here:
