Glenbow at The EdisonHours
Glenbow’s new main entrance; Architectural concept rendering by Dialog

Glenbow is thrilled to announce its new home

The JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture

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Glenbow is a museum that believes art is for everyone.
We’re reimagining the museum to ensure that the Glenbow experience is accessible to and welcoming for people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds and life experiences.

Opening soon - May 27 to July 3, 2022

Here to Tell

Faces of Holocaust Survivors

This commemorative and educational photography exhibition features both living and deceased Holocaust survivors with a connection to Calgary. The exhibition sheds light on each of the survivors’ Shoah (Hebrew word for the Holocaust) experiences, while also providing a glimpse into… Exhibition

In Conversation: Sean Crump of Included by Design

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Learn more about Glenbow’s efforts to build for “radical accessibility” Accessible Glenbow
April 9 to May 8, 2022

Uninvited

Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment

See more than 200 works of art by a generation of extraordinary women painters, photographers, sculptors, architects and filmmakers from a century ago — pioneers who opened new frontiers for women artists in Canada – as well as works made… Exhibition
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Glenbow Blog

Stories & Conversations

Venture beyond the physical museum with artists, curators and interesting people from around the world. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Glenbow news.

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Her Legacy Continues Through Me

By Samantha Palmer-Forrest as told to Glenbow
On February 13, 2022, we shared a photo on social media of a group of women bowling in the 1950s in Lethbridge, AB. The woman taking her turn on the lane is Helen Charyk. To our immense delight, Helen’s granddaughter Samantha Palmer-Forrest saw the photo on Instagram and wrot ...
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A History in Buildings

Glenbow's homes through the ages
Prior to the opening of Glenbow’s purpose-built building in September 1976, the museum’s collection was spread over more than ten buildings throughout Calgary and Banff. Between 1955 and 1976, the public had access to portions of the collection held at these five locati ...
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Legacies of Bravery

Remembrance Day 2020
We’re highlighting two Canadian veterans of World War I (WWI) who are represented in Glenbow’s collection. Both John George Pattison and Mike Mountain Horse served with honour and exceptional courage, and their legacies continue to resonate in 2020.
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Glenbow Reimagined

An Interview with DIALOG Principal Architect, Robert Claiborne
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter for Glenbow. After years of planning, we have an unprecedented opportunity to renovate and upgrade our building to better serve our community and further enrich art and culture in our city.
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Recognizing Nunavut Day

A Note from Becky Tootoo
Today, July 9, is Nunavut Day which celebrates the passage of the Nunavut Land Claims Act in Canadian Parliament on July 9, 1993. To recognize this important date, we reached out to Becky Tootoo to ask her if she could provide some commentary about her culture and home.
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Is it time to spice up your virtual background?

Glenbow from Home
There have been a lot of zoom meetings. We feel you. If you want to shake up the background in your next virtual meeting, why not add a little artistic flair to the mix with this selection of art and objects from the Glenbow collection.
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We’re embarking on a renovation that will transform our building into a cultural landmark offering unparalleled access to Glenbow’s diverse collection of art and objects and exhibitions from around the world.

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