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Main entrance of Glenbow's new home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture. Architectural concept rendering by DIALOG.

Glenbow Reimagined

Glenbow is currently completing a comprehensive renovation of its 1970s building in downtown Calgary, transforming the eight-storey, 312,000 square foot space into an accessible, dynamic community hub: the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.

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Venture deeper into Glenbow and explore arts, culture, history, and more. Stay up to date on our latest transformation updates and all the latest Glenbow news.

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Dec 06 2024

Glenbow at The Edison, Wrapped

Celebrating Glenbow at The Edison

Glenbow at The Edison closed following our final exhibition, Takao Tanabe: Printmaker, on November 24, 2024. It was an honour to welcome so many visitors to see exceptional exhibitions.

Nov 14 2024

We’re Having a Book Sale!

Enjoy most titles at 20% off or more

We're having a book sale! Now through November 24, stop by Glenbow at The Edison for a selection of titles from exhibitions past — most at a 20% discount! Plus, we're price-matching our friends at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and offering the stunning Gathie Falk: Re ...

Oct 04 2024

Artist Feature: Takao Tanabe

This fall Glenbow is thrilled to be hosting the touring exhibition Takao Tanabe: Printmaker, organized and circulated by the Kelowna Art Gallery and curated by Ian M. Thom. Learn more about Tanabe’s extraordinary career and incredible contributions to art in Canada. In the w ...

Oct 02 2024

Renowned Artist Faye HeavyShield to Create New Four-Storey Art Installation as Part of Glenbow Commissions

New piece to debut in 2026; open call for three more artist commissions announced

Artist Faye HeavyShield has been commissioned to create a monumental new artwork as part of an art commission project from Glenbow. This new installation will be revealed when the museum reopens in 2026.

Sep 30 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Content warning: The following content deals with the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today, Glenbow honours the survivors of residential schools and remembers thos ...

Sep 27 2024

Bearing Witness: The 10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty

Supporting reconciliation and conservation

While herds of buffalo no longer roam the plains in vast numbers like they used to, their cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance remain. Indigenous communities are leading efforts to restore and protect buffalo across North America through the Buffalo Treaty.

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Together, we’re transforming Glenbow into a radically accessible hub for arts, culture, and history. As we prepare to bring a reimagined Glenbow to life at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, your support is vital.

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