The Art Gallery of Calgary
Celebrate the Art Gallery of Calgary’s 30th Anniversary!
Join us for an exciting evening of contemporary art, live funk and swing music, art demonstrations, signature cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres as the AGC salutes our past accomplishments. Help us launch our fourth decade in style.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
7 p.m. to Midnight
Tickets $125
For tickets and further information, please call Erum Ali at 770-1353
- Experience the AGC’s current exhibitions including The Alberta Biennial Celebrates Alex Janvier, showcasing paintings by one of Canada’s most influential Aboriginal artists; and RED EYE: First Nations Short Film and Video, featuring 21 short films by First Nations artists and emerging filmmakers
- View children’s artwork created during our renowned School and Public Education Programs
- Watch the creation of a new collaborative work showcasing three decades of artists who have exhibited at the AGC
- Groove to live funk music by Urban Divide in the Main Gallery
- Dance to the spinning sounds of Vintage Swing Revue in the Top Gallery
- Bid on exciting items in the silent auction – REDhot weekend getaways and more
The Art Gallery of Calgary acknowledges the generous support of Chinook Centre, GMP Securities, Infuse catering, Stardust Event Group, Bacardi, Blue Hydrangea, Great Events Rentals, Industry Images, Urban Divide, Vintage Swing Revue, Keith Diamond, Jamie Stevens, Ev Delgado, Calgary Herald, Citytv, Energy 101.5, REDPOINT Media Group, The Social Insider.
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About the AGC / Muttart: Our 30 Years in Calgary
In 1977, 14 artist associations representing over 500 artists worked with the Calgary Public Library to convert a floor of the Memorial Park Library into a public art gallery. With funds provided by The Gladys and Merrill Muttart Foundation, the Muttart Public Art Gallery opened its inaugural exhibition on December 4, 1977. The Muttart's early years marked its direction as a vital place where artists and audiences could meet in new and worthwhile ways.
Between 1990 and 1995, the Muttart experienced increased exhibition attendance, growing participation in its education programs, rising staff numbers and an expanded local and national profile as a leading Western Canadian public contemporary art gallery. The gallery began to explore the development of a new facility where it could build on the organization's successes.
In 1997, the Muttart purchased two historic buildings on Stephen Avenue and in March 2000, under the direction of Director/Curator Gregory Elgstrand, the gallery opened the doors of its new building and adopted a new name: the Art Gallery of Calgary.
Today, under the direction of President and CEO Valerie Cooper, the Art Gallery of Calgary is an interactive and dynamic forum for contemporary art and an active part of the local, national and international network of contemporary cultural organizations. Our diverse exhibition program showcases Calgary artists and brings works by leading Canadian contemporary artists to our city. Our lively programs for all ages foster the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture.
The AGC’s Role in Calgary
The Art Gallery of Calgary is a non-profit public art gallery dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. Located in two historic buildings in Calgary’s vibrant downtown cultural district, AGC presents a dynamic variety of contemporary art exhibitions by Canadian and international artists. AGC occupies 16,000 square feet, 6,000 of which is exhibition space. Welcoming to both artists and the public, AGC has been making art part of everyday life for nearly 30 years. The Gallery offers a wide range of artist talks, gallery tours and other quality educational programs for all ages.