Japanese Shrine Celebration

Sunday, May 3, 2009, 2 pm

Celebrate Buddha's Birthday (Hanamatsuri) and witness the blessing ceremony for the beautiful Japanese shrine recently donated to Glenbow.

Level 2 at Glenbow, Art of Asia Gallery
Included with admission or Glenbow Membership

Behind the Scenes–Asian Heritage

Thursday, May 7, 2009, 6:15 pm

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, curator of Indigenous Studies, Beth Carter will guide a group of lucky guests into Glenbow's storage area to look at our diverse Asian collections — from Indonesian puppets to fabulous textiles.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE!
Limited availability
To register call 403.268.4110

Joe Fafard In-depth: Curatorial Tour with Monique Westra

Sunday, May 10, 1:30 pm

Join Glenbow's art curator Monique Westra for an in-depth look at the wonderful and varied work of one of Canada's most beloved contemporary sculptors. This lively and informative talk encompasses all of Fafard's most famous works — small and large, human and animal. It includes his spirited and compelling ceramic portraits of family and friends, artists and politicians as well as his many whimsical and individualized bronze cows and bulls. The tour culminates with the spectacular suite of monumental running horses in laser-cut steel.

Level 2 at Glenbow
Included with admission or Glenbow Membership

Sew City: A Community Project for Mending and Making
Saturday and Sunday, MAY 23 + 24, 2009

In conjunction with our exhibition Celebrating Quilts, Glenbow partners with the City of Calgary's initiative This is My City to organize a two-day textile extravaganza! Throughout the month of May, Glenbow will be collecting materials for our community event. Drop off colourful scraps of fabric, buttons, ribbon, yarn, embroidery floss, fabric paints, lace, etc. to the museum lobby in advance.

This is My City involves a 12-month cycle of interdisciplinary art making activities by and for the homeless citizens of Calgary. The project is designed to provide the homeless opportunities to express their experiences through art-making.

Family Fun Sundays
Every Sunday Afternoon, 1–4 pm

Drop by for hands-on, family friendly activities every Sunday afternoon. Enjoy experiences themed around Glenbow’s varied exhibitions and events around the city. This spring, step into Family Fun to enjoy activities inspired by the Joe Fafard exhibition; learn to sculpt cows with clay and etch with plaster. This Easter, discover the Ukrainian tradition Pysanky–Easter egg decorating. In May, come and enjoy laughter yoga and find out just how beneficial it is to your health. Check glenbow.org for weekly activities that will have you learning and laughing!

Included with admission or Glenbow Membership

Glenbow Sketch Club
Every Thursday, 1:30-3:30 pm

Meet other art lovers and learn the fundamentals of drawing, or develop your technique with Glenbow’s engaging instructors in our many and varied galleries. Drop by occasionally or come every week. No need to lug in your sketchbook, Glenbow will also provide supplies!

Included with museum admission or Glenbow Membership

ARC Discovery Room