14 Nov 2026
Contemporary Connections: French
Contemporary Calgary, Flanagan Family Gallery·Free
Guided tour of Curtis Talwst Santiago's exhibition in French.
Contemporary Calgary is a vibrant cultural hub in Calgary, presenting modern art exhibitions, film screenings, and interactive community-driven educational programs
Contemporary Calgary serves as a premier destination for modern and contemporary art in Calgary. The gallery hosts diverse exhibitions, alongside the Perspective Film Series shown in the Dome Theatre and the Contemporary Conversations lecture series. Visitors can engage in drop-in art making sessions, workshops, and guided community tours. Beyond exhibitions, the venue fosters critical dialogue through artist-led programs, book clubs, and collaborative events that connect the public with Canadian and international artistic practice.
Upcoming Events
Listings updated
14 Nov 2026
Drop-In Art Making
Explore worlds, worlds, worlds through art making, zines and a 2 PM tour.
14 Nov 2026
French Tour: worlds worls worlds
30-minute guided gallery tour in French, followed by conversation and optional mixer.
14 Nov 2026
Indie Mixtape: Side B Screening
Globe Cinema
Animated shorts at GIRAF, including a film made entirely with human hair.
15 Nov 2026
Drop-In Art Making
Explore worlds, worlds, worlds through art making, zines and a 2 PM tour.
18 Nov 2026
Open Studio for Adults 55+
Drop-in art-making for adults 55+; bring your own project and materials.
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Past Events
13 Nov 2026
Art Book Club: Encompass the Galaxy
Artist talk with Simone Elizabeth Saunders and a club meet-and-greet.
11 Nov 2026
Open Studio for Adults 55+
Drop-in art-making for adults 55+; bring your own project and materials.
8 Nov 2026
Drop-In Art Making
Explore worlds, worlds, worlds through art making, zines and a 2 PM tour.
7 Nov 2026
Farsi Tour: worlds worls worlds
30-minute guided gallery tour in Farsi, followed by conversation and optional mixer.
7 Nov 2026
Drop-In Art Making
Explore worlds, worlds, worlds through art making, zines and a 2 PM tour.
7 Nov 2026
Farsi Tour: worlds, worlds, worlds
Contemporary Calgary, Flanagan Family Gallery·Free
Guided Farsi tour of Curtis Talwst Santiago's exhibition, with talk and mixer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contemporary Calgary hosts a diverse schedule including modern art exhibitions, film screenings in the Dome Theatre, artist-led workshops, and educational panel discussions.
Contemporary Calgary is located in the heart of Calgary, serving as a central hub for the city's visual arts community.
Yes, Contemporary Calgary provides dedicated programming like the Contemporary Kids workshops and Saturday drop-in art sessions for families to explore creativity together.
Yes, only service animals are permitted inside the Contemporary Calgary building for all programming and gallery visits.
Registration is free and required for some programs like Contemporary Connections tours and specific workshops at Contemporary Calgary, while drop-in sessions do not require it.
Yes, tickets for the Perspective Film Series at Contemporary Calgary include general admission to the galleries during public viewing hours on the day of the event.