If you're interested in finding fine works of art to add to your collection or if you just love browsing through galleries to see established or up-and-coming artists, Calgary, AB has a plethora of galleries for you to peruse. Local artists with an abundance of talent present their views of the area and of the world for your enjoyment. You will see breathtaking local landscapes, sculptures, pottery, and crafts. You will surely find something that touches your heart.
specializes in fine Canadian art, carrying original works of paintings, works on paper and sculptures by Canadian masters from the 19
th to the 21
st century.
The Croft features pieces from over a hundred and fifty western Canadian artists and artisans. From ceramics, wood, glass, jewelry, paintings, and other mediums, you will discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
The Alicat Gallery represents over fifty local and Western Canadian artists and artisans. You will view wonderful landscapes of the area in original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, which are the focus of this gallery. Native art, sculptures, carvings, and ironwork are also displayed at The Alicat Gallery.
Stone Fish Arts offers you a warm and inviting atmosphere in this urban gallery located in a charming historic space in Inglewood. They feature both rising and recognized contemporary artists and photographers.
If you love native arts you will be thrilled to hear that the Micah Gallery offers just that. Located in the Heritage Building in the heart of downtown Calgary, they are known as one of Canada's finest Indian art galleries. You can find carvings and masks, toys, fossils, jewelry, paintings and pottery, and wonderful clothing pieces among the many forms of native expression here.
Kensington Fine Art Gallery has been showing works since 1968 and is located in the popular 17th Avenue shopping area. Their friendly atmosphere is relaxing as you view the original 21st century Canadian art which includes bronze and raku pieces. Gainsborough Galleries is Calgary's longest established art gallery, established in 1923. Here you will find Calgary's largest bronze and sculpture collection which also features works in jade, gemstone, soapstone and an almost endless list of painting subjects from over 45 artists both new and established.
If you love folk art, the Gallery of Canadian Folk Art will have you falling in love all over again. You will see works of imagination, fantasy, and humor. They feature lovely textiles, native art, sculptures, and wonderful pieces of furniture that will add charm to any home. TRUCK, located in the lower level of The Grain Exchange on 1st Street, supports a full spectrum of artistic practices, but likes focusing on hybrid and emerging forms of contemporary art that cannot be found in commercial galleries; if you like seeing new and exciting forms of art you will love the presentations here at TRUCK.
Art is never in short supply in Calgary, AB and you are sure to find works that will stir your soul. Make you vacation more enjoyable by touring the local galleries and look at Calgary through the eyes of the many local artists from the area. You may find something that will keep the memory of your time spent here alive for years to come.
