June 18 - September 18, 2016
Over one hundred years ago, Edward Curtis (born in 1868) set out on a monumental quest to make an unprecedented, comprehensive record of the North American First Nations. Curtis' core mission was to safeguard and preserve their 'sacred legacy' for future generations by creating a permanent record of their lives in photographs, film, sound, and text.
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June 18 - September 25, 2016
First Person: Contemporary Indigenous Portraiture features work by contemporary indigenous artists from across Canada who use portraiture as a powerful gesture of both self-expression and self-determination. From manipulating historical photographs and film footage to documentary-style image making, these works provide a range of perspectives on the representation of indigenous people historically and in our present moment.
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June 18 - Spring 2017
The Power in Pictures exhibition is the culmination of a series of workshops hosted at Glenbow that connected young people from USAY (Urban Society of Aboriginal Youth) with artist Kelly Mellings, illustrator of the graphic novel The Outside Circle by Patti Laboucane-Benson.
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Closes September 5, 2016
Glenbow is pleased to announce acclaimed fashion designer Paul Hardy as the museum's 2015 Artist-in-Residence. Inspired by Glenbow's vast collection, Hardy`s curatorial debut is an exhibition examining how animal imagery and symbolism have influenced human creativity across time and cultures.
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Upcoming EventsFilm Screening & Artist Talk: In the Land of the HeadhuntersFriday, September 16. 7pm. Tickets $10 / Glenbow Members $8. |
School ProgramsGlenbow's school programs and educational outreach opportunities enrich the lives and learning of over 63,000 Alberta students every year, ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Glenbow's educational programs support student learning about the history of Alberta while also broadening student knowledge by integrating content from Glenbow's art and cultural exhibitions. |
Plan your visit
Situated between Stephen Avenue and the Olympic Plaza, Glenbow is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and coffee bars to enhance any visit.
Donations & Partnerships
Partner with Glenbow to help more people experience art and culture more often. There are many ways to support the museum through sponsorship or donation.
Artifacts & Photos
Find artifacts, photos, and reference materials from Western Canada and beyond. Uncover the hidden secrets of Glenbow's diverse collections.
8th Avenue and 1st Street SE
Visit the Museum Shop located off the Stephen Ave Walk. We have all sorts of unique gift ideas or mementos of your favourite exhibitions.
