Sept 22, 2016 - Jan 8, 2017
Bill Viola is an internationally recognized contemporary artist whose pioneering work with immersive installations, video projections and sound environments focuses on fundamental human experiences such as birth, death and aspects of consciousness. Walking on the Edge represents the inevitable separation of father and son as they take separate paths in their life's journey.
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October 1 - 5, 2016
Come one, come all! Witness, for a brief moment in time: the important, the impressive, the unexpected... great works selected from a deep dive into Glenbow's vast and diverse collection of art. For 50 cents admission, for five days only, we invite Calgarians to explore a special exhibition of 50 artworks - selected from over 30,000 items - that represent the scope and scale of Glenbow's art collection.
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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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Upcoming EventsMuseum After Dark: Family Slumber PartySaturday, October 22. 6:00pm to 9:00am. Tickets $95. Glenbow Members $85. |
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.
