Maud Lewis, Model T Ford, late 1950s/ early 1960s, Collection of CFFI Ventures Inc. as collected by John Risley, © Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
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Maud Lewis

One of Canada's favourite Folk Artists

Like a sea breeze from Nova Scotia, this joyful exhibition will leave you feeling refreshed.

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Glenbow is open Thursdays through Sundays until August 29. See what’s on now.
Our third and fourth floor exhibitions are closed for renovations – learn more about our exciting plans for the building here

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Highlights From the Art Collection

Spend some time with a selection of beautiful, surprising and feel-good artworks from Glenbow’s diverse art collection. Whether you’re seeking a window into another world, an invigorating shot of colour and energy, or a calm moment of contemplation, each of… Exhibition
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Maud Lewis

One of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, Maud Lewis (1903 – 1970) was famous in her lifetime for her brightly coloured and endearing paintings of rural Nova Scotia. Working from her cabin on the side of the highway in Marshalltown,… Exhibition
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Shuvinai Ashoona

Mapping Worlds

Shuvinai Ashoona lives in Kinngait on the southern tip of Baffin Island, and her drawings imagine the past and present fused into a prophetic future, populated by human-animal hybrid creatures, women birthing worlds, and mystical or other-worldly landscapes clearly inspired… 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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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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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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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: Paul Seesequasis

Enclosing Some Snapshots: The Photography of Métis Activist James Brady
James Brady led the kind of life that could easily be made into an epic film. He was both a fearless political organizer and intrepid outdoorsman; a card carrying Marxist and veteran of the Canadian Forces in World War II.  This exhibition features photos from Glenbow’s colle ...
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