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All Access Week

Sponsored by Servus Credit Union

Some classic exhibitions are closing on November 22!
Say farewell to some of your favourites with free admission during All Access Week 

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We know art and culture can provide inspiration, solace, and, most importantly, a sense of connection to the people and world around us. Our mission is to activate art, objects, and ideas so everyone who experiences Glenbow leaves with something to share.

Virtual Tour: Jin-me Yoon, Regard

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Join us for a virtual tour of a photographic sculpture titled Regard that was made in 1999 by Vancouver-based artist and professor Jin-me Yoon.  Artist Talk, Tours
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Porchraits

Calgary Families in Isolation During COVID-19

This exhibition of 55 photographs, taken by local photographer Neil Zeller during the pandemic lockdown, is a selection from the more than 650 families he photographed. The images reflect the diversity of lived experience in Calgary during this time, showing… Exhibition
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Enclosing Some Snapshots

The Photography of Métis Activist James Brady

James Brady’s life (1908-1968) is intrinsically linked to the history and politics of Métis communities in western Canada. While he is known foremost as a political organizer and activist, he was also a prolific photographer, with his camera always in… Exhibition
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Dynamic Connections

Threads of Living Memory

Drawing on Glenbow’s Inuit textiles collection and loans from across Canada, objects and artworks are manifestations of the dynamic connections between the makers, the viewers, the land, the spirit world and future generations of memory makers. Exhibition
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Metamorphosis

Contemporary Canadian Portraits

Commemoration, mortality, renewal. These are some of the themes explored in Metamorphosis: Contemporary Canadian Portraits, the latest exhibition collaboration between Glenbow and Library and Archives Canada. Exhibition
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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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Great Finds at the Glenbow Shop Closing Out Sale

75% Off Almost Everything
The Glenbow Museum Shop is winding down operations as we prepare to renovate and reimagine the building.
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Energy Steeple by Joe Fafard

New Artwork Acquisition
This summer, Glenbow received a generous donation of an artwork from the corporate collection of CNOOC International. This large-scale bronze sculpture by beloved Canadian artist Joe Fafard (1942 –2019) is just over six feet or almost two metres high, and weighs 1,100 lbs, or ...
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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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Curator Q+A: Madeleine Trudeau

Metamorphosis: Contemporary Canadian Portraits
Sexuality, gender construction and body image. Aging and mortality. Transformation. The artworks in Metamorphosis: Contemporary Canadian Portraits explore big themes, sometimes all within one artwork.
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Glenbow Reimagined

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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