TALK
The following talks are generously sponsored by the Alberta Society of Artists and hosted at The Art Gallery of Calgary:
MEET THE ARTISTS SOIREE
April 19, 6-8pm
Join Curator Anne Ewen in conversation with exhibiting artists Carl White and Mary Kavanagh.
POETRY OF PAINTING WITH CARL WHITE
May 3, 6-8pm
Join Carl White for a visual presentation and discussion of his creative process linking poetry and painting, as well as realism, and abstraction. White’s work includes imagery borrowed from mythology and history and resonates with a Renaissance sensibility.
MARY KAVANAGH: WENDOVER & THE CENTER FOR LAND USE INTERPRETATION (CLUI)
June 7, 6-8pm
Mary Kavanagh will discuss the research site and experience behind her project including: residencies at the Center for Land Use Interpretation (CLUI) in Wendover, Utah in 2010 and 2011. CLUI is uniquely situated on the historic WWII Wendover Airfield, once a training site for over 20 bomber groups including the 509th Composite Group, the crew that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Today, Wendover Airfield is actively used by military training crews, private pilots, and commercial jetliners.
VIDEO
MARY KAVANAGH: ATOMIC SUITE
July 5, 6-8pm
The AGC Media Gallery
Mary Kavanagh will host a screening of her video installation, ‘Atomic Suite,’ a series of movements describing responses to the experience of war or its fall out: U.S. Marines in parachute training; post cold war ordinance disposal at the Utah Test and Training Range; dancing in the Enola Gay Hangar; and a series of other activities connected through a time continuum dating back to the building of the Atomic Bomb. Q & A with the artist to follow.
WORKSHOPS
CARL WHITE: PENTIMENTO: THE PAST IN THE PRESENT
August 2, 6-8pm
The AGC
Join Carl White as he guides participants in this experiential workshop on the theme of ‘Pentimento’ (alterations and traces of past works in contemporary art).
BOOK LAUNCH
‘COWBOY WILD’ BY DAVID CAMPION AND SANDRA SHIELDS
Tuesday, June 19, 6-8pm
The AGC
The AGC is proud to host the launch of David Campion and Sandra Shields’ book, ‘Cowboy Wild’ (Rocky Mountain Books, May 2012), a photographic exploration of the Calgary Stampede, the world’s biggest Wild West. The collection features images and an essay that speak to our cultural cowboy fascination with insight and wry humour. Presented in partnership with Wordfest. Visit: www.wordfest.com.
TOURS
SPRING & SUMMER CITY ART TOURS
Saturday, May 26 & Saturday, July 28, 1-4pm
The AGC
$25/20 for AGC Members
Take a guided tour of select contemporary art galleries in Calgary. Space is limited so register early by contacting 403.770.1358 or via email to: programming@artgallerycalgary.org.
FAMILY ART DAYS
Saturday, June 23 & Saturday, July 28, 1-3pm
The AGC
$2 dollars per child; $5 per adult.
Discover the joy of art with family and friends. Our team of inspiring educators will host a series of art activities to help participants of all ages explore creativity through origami, printmaking, digital art and more! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Take a gallery tour of the exhibitions following the workshop. Register by contacting 403-770-1358.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Night Photography with Julie Vincent
Thursday, June 21, 7-10pm & Thursday, July 26, 7-10pm
$50/35 for AGC members, students and seniors
The AGC
Photographer Julie Vincent is a professional photographer with over 20 years experience and a passion for taking pictures. Join her for an introduction to the principles of night photography. Learn how to capture the sky, neon and other mysterious wonders of the city at night. Participants will meet at The AGC to commence. Beginners are welcome. All you need to bring is your camera and your imagination. Space is limited so register early by contacting 403.770.1358 or via email to: programming@artgallerycalgary.org. Visit Julie Vincent Photography at: http://www.julievincentphotography.com/
FIRST THURSDAYS
As part of First Thursdays in the Cultural District, The AGC is open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month. Check the website www.culturedistrict.ca for other First Thursday listings, events and deals.
MAY
Thursday, May 3, 6-8pm
Poetry of Painting with Carl White
JUNE
Thursday, June 7, 6-8pm
Mary Kavanagh: Wendover & The Center For Land Use Interpretation (CLUI)
JULY
Thursday, July 5, 6-8pm
Mary Kavanagh, Atomic Suite
AUGUST
Thursday, August 2, 6-8pm
Carl White: Pentimento: The Past In The Present
ARTS CLUB
Arts Club meets on select Saturdays of the month and will celebrate a special ‘Out & About’ theme for Spring and Summer. Come and meet like-minded, art-enthusiastic Calgarians and experience local cultural landmarks with fresh eyes. All meetings begin at the W.R. Castell Central Library. Presented in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Call 403-260.2620 or register online at www.calgarypubliclibrary.com.
MAY
ANIMAL DRAWING AT THE CALGARY ZOO
Saturday, May 5, 10:30am-12:30pm
JUNE
URBAN SCULPTURES AND SECRETS
Saturday, June 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
JULY
EAST VILLAGE SOUND WALK
Saturday, July 7, 10:30am-11:30pm
TALKS
The following talks are generously sponsored by the Alberta Society of Artists and hosted at The Art Gallery of Calgary:
MEET THE ARTISTS SOIREE
April 19, 6-8pm
Join Curator Anne Ewen in conversation with exhibiting artists Carl White and Mary Kavanagh.
POETRY OF PAINTING WITH CARL WHITE
Friday, May 4, 6-8pm
Join Carl White for a visual presentation and discussion of his creative process linking poetry and painting, as well as realism and abstraction.
MARY KAVANAGH: WENDOVER & THE CENTER FOR LAND USE INTERPRETATION (CLUI)
June 7, 6-8pm
Mary Kavanagh will discuss the research site and experience behind her project including: residencies at the Center for Land Use Interpretation (CLUI) in Wendover, Utah in 2010 and 2011. CLUI is uniquely situated on the historic WWII Wendover Airfield, once a training site for over 20 bomber groups including the 509th Composite Group, the crew that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Today, Wendover Airfield is actively used by military training crews, private pilots, and commercial jetliners.
VIDEO
MARY KAVANAGH: ATOMIC SUITE
July 4, 6-8pm
The AGC Media Gallery
Mary Kavanagh will host a screening of her video installation, ‘Atomic Suite,’ a series of movements describing responses to the experience of war or its fall out: U.S. Marines in parachute training; post cold war ordinance disposal at the Utah Test and Training Range; dancing in the Enola Gay Hangar; and a series of other activities connected through a time continuum dating back to the building of the Atomic Bomb. Q & A with the artist to follow.
WORKSHOPS
CARL WHITE: PENTIMENTO: THE PAST IN THE PRESENT
August 2, 6-8pm
The AGC
Join Carl White as he guides participants in this experiential workshop on the theme of ‘Pentimento’ (alterations and traces of past works in contemporary art).
BOOK LAUNCH
‘COWBOY WILD’ BY DAVID CAMPION AND SANDRA SHIELDS
Tuesday, June 19, 6-8pm
The AGC
The AGC is proud to host the launch of David Campion and Sandra Shields’ book, ‘Cowboy Wild’ (Rocky Mountain Books, May 2012), a photographic exploration of the Calgary Stampede, the world’s biggest Wild West. The collection features images and an essay that speak to our cultural cowboy fascination with insight and wry humour. Presented in partnership with Wordfest. Visit: www.wordfest.com.
TOURS
SPRING & SUMMER CITY ART TOURS
Saturday, May 26 & Saturday, July 28, 1-4pm
The AGC
$25/20 for AGC Members
Take a guided tour of select contemporary art galleries in Calgary. Space is limited so register early by contacting 403.770.1358 or via email to: programming@artgallerycalgary.org.
FAMILY ART DAYS
Saturday, June 23 & Saturday, July 28, 1-3pm
The AGC
$2 dollars per child; $5 per adult.
Discover the joy of art with family and friends. Our team of inspiring educators will host a series of art activities to help participants of all ages explore creativity through origami, printmaking, digital art and more! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Take a gallery tour of the exhibitions following the workshop. Register by contacting 403-770-1358.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Night Photography with Julie Vincent
Thursday, June 21, 7-10pm & Thursday, July 26, 7-10pm
$50/35 for AGC members, students and seniors
The AGC
Photographer Julie Vincent is a professional photographer with over 20 years experience and a passion for taking pictures. Join her for an introduction to the principles of night photography. Learn how to capture the sky, neon and other mysterious wonders of the city at night. Participants will meet at The AGC to commence. Beginners are welcome. All you need to bring is your camera and your imagination. Space is limited so register early by contacting 403.770.1358 or via email to: programming@artgallerycalgary.org. Visit Julie Vincent Photography at: http://www.julievincentphotography.com/
FIRST THURSDAYS
As part of First Thursdays in the Cultural District, The AGC is open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month. Check the website www.culturedistrict.ca for other First Thursday listings, events and deals.
MAY
Gallery closed for community event
JUNE
Thursday, June 7, 6-8pm
Mary Kavanagh: Wendover & The Center For Land Use Interpretation (CLUI)
JULY
Gallery closed for community event
AUGUST
Thursday, August 2, 6-8pm
Carl White: Pentimento: The Past In The Present
ARTS CLUB
Arts Club meets on select Saturdays of the month and will celebrate a special ‘Out & About’ theme for Spring and Summer. Come and meet like-minded, art-enthusiastic Calgarians and experience local cultural landmarks with fresh eyes. All meetings begin at the W.R. Castell Central Library. Presented in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Call 403-260.2620 or register online at www.calgarypubliclibrary.com.
MAY
ANIMAL DRAWING AT THE CALGARY ZOO
Saturday, May 5, 10:30am-12:30pm
JUNE
URBAN SCULPTURES AND SECRETS
Saturday, June 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
JULY
EAST VILLAGE SOUND WALK
Saturday, July 7, 10:30am-11:30pm
