Exhibition: Linnea Martina Hannigan – Shifting Pigments | Reframing Watercolour
2025-07-21 - 2025-08-04 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Linnea Martina Hannigan – Shifting Pigments | Reframing Watercolour
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
July 21- Aug 4, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Reframe watercolour within the context of contemporary art, challenging preconceived notions of what this medium can achieve. I don’t chase the perfect mark. Instead, I let the painting breathe, revealing its own history through translucent layers….. I like to refer to artwork painted in contemporary Watercolour and Inks as “living works of art.” Translating places into pigments, into works of art that hold a place within them a connection that resonates with the viewer! Controlled pigments only to a glimpse of premeditation, ending in energy transformation! To achieve this, my work is about the movement, manipulation and responding to colour transformations and the pigment itself. “Watercolour isn’t just a medium—it’s alive. The pigments shift, transform, and respond, shaping themselves into something unexpected. Noting that my works are painted on raw canvas and birch panels make you ponder if these are in fact Watercolours themselves!
Ultimately, my work seeks to reframe watercolour, challenging preconceived notions of what this medium can achieve.” Rediscover watercolour, see all that this wonderful medium can be transformed into!
Learn More: www.riverviewartists.com

Exhibition: Growing With The Flow
2025-07-21 - 2025-08-10 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Growing With The Flow
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
July 21 – August 10
8:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Opening Reception: July 31, 2025 | 6:00– 7:00 pm

This exhibition, held as part of Historic Calgary Week 2025, features photographs by two of the HCW 2025 Committee members, Jay Maudsley and Walt DeBoni. The exhibition comprises 34 archival quality, modern photographs of iconic sights of historic interest in Calgary and southern Alberta.
View the Photo Exhibit Catalogue

Exhibition: Art in the Park
2025-07-23 - 2025-08-09 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Art in the Park
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
July 23 – August 9
8:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)

See Canada’s wild beauty through the eyes of the twelve talented artists. Artists spent several days and nights exploring the lakes, trails, wildlife and spectacular views in Glacier National Park as part of the Art in the Park residency.
Presented in partnership with Parks Canada and the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, this unique artist residency program has brought creators into Glacier National Park’s breathtaking Rogers Pass since 2008. The result is a powerful collection of work that captures the majesty, solitude, and spirit of the Selkirk Mountains.
These artists were granted rare access to explore the park’s lakes, trails, and wildlife—living, hiking, and creating in one of Canada’s most rugged and spectacular environments. The pieces they produced span a wide range of styles and mediums, from oils and infrared photography to ceramics and installation, all rooted in firsthand encounters with the land.
This touring exhibition is a celebration of both artistic exploration and environmental connection—an invitation to experience the park through the eyes of those who walked its paths and translated its grandeur into deeply personal and evocative works of art.
Participating Artists:

Abby Wilson | Nelson
Amanda Reber | Calgary
Daniel Stewart | Revelstoke
Kimberley McNeil | Calgary
Lisa Figueroa | Sicamous
Marie Moose | Revelstoke
Michelle Austen | Calgary
Orion Alexis | Burnaby
Paulo Majano | Surrey
Sab Curtis | New Denver
Shirley Liu | Golden
Susie Kathol | Revelstoke

Opening Reception: Art in the Park
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Art in the Park
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
July 24, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for the opening night reception of Art in the Park

See Canada’s wild beauty through the eyes of the twelve talented artists. Artists spent several days and nights exploring the lakes, trails, wildlife and spectacular views in Glacier National Park as part of the Art in the Park residency.
Presented in partnership with Parks Canada and the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, this unique artist residency program has brought creators into Glacier National Park’s breathtaking Rogers Pass since 2008. The result is a powerful collection of work that captures the majesty, solitude, and spirit of the Selkirk Mountains.
These artists were granted rare access to explore the park’s lakes, trails, and wildlife—living, hiking, and creating in one of Canada’s most rugged and spectacular environments. The pieces they produced span a wide range of styles and mediums, from oils and infrared photography to ceramics and installation, all rooted in firsthand encounters with the land.
This touring exhibition is a celebration of both artistic exploration and environmental connection—an invitation to experience the park through the eyes of those who walked its paths and translated its grandeur into deeply personal and evocative works of art.
Participating Artists:

Abby Wilson | Nelson
Amanda Reber | Calgary
Daniel Stewart | Revelstoke
Kimberley McNeil | Calgary
Lisa Figueroa | Sicamous
Marie Moose | Revelstoke
Michelle Austen | Calgary
Orion Alexis | Burnaby
Paulo Majano | Surrey
Sab Curtis | New Denver
Shirley Liu | Golden
Susie Kathol | Revelstoke

Exhibition: Into the Void and Out of the Void
2025-07-29 - 2025-08-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Into the Void and Out of the Void | Carmine Aspen
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cupola Gallery Level 4
July 29- Aug 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Opening Reception: August 1, 2025, 6-8pm
RSVP for Free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-void-and-out-of-the-void-opening-reception-tickets-1533524806979
Into the Void and Out of the Void is the first solo exhibition of work by Carmine Aspen as a mixed-media artist. This exhibition is designed to be a journey into the many forms joy takes though an artist’s creations. Most of Carmine’s work is informed by their journey navigating a very chaotic and melancholic mind: bright and hopeful but equally existential and depressive. This collection highlights that dichotomy by bringing together works that were created with a desire to discover what things bring joy regardless of their state of mind.
Paint flowing in whatever way made sense and made the canvas more inviting; the flow of ink as an understanding of its nature grew; the soothing rhythm of bringing needle to fabric in a orderly way; favorite bits and pieces of paper coming together to create new things; the smooth glide of mud under a spatula; or bringing to light places that would better suit being in a story.
Come enjoy this diverse collection of eclectic palettes and surreal expressions that lean into the fantastical & abstract, created in a wide range of mediums: collage, paint, embroidery, and more.
About the Artist
Carmine Aspen is a Calgary born mixed-media artist. They specialize in finding new and fun ways to mix up all kinds of mediums together to create colourful, surreal, and abstract pieces. If they can use their hands to make something pretty and chaotic, they’re in. They’ve been creating since they were a child as a way to keep their active ADHD brain happy and as a much-needed source of relief from an ongoing series of mental health issues. They choose to see art in everything and truly believe anything can be used for art. When they’re not creating physical art, you can find them immersed in Calgary’s vibrant writing and live performance scenes.

Opening Reception: Growing With The Flow
2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Growing With The Flow
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
Opening Reception: July 31, 2025 | 6:00– 7:00 pm

This exhibition, held as part of Historic Calgary Week 2025, features photographs by two of the HCW 2025 Committee members, Jay Maudsley and Walt DeBoni. The exhibition comprises 34 archival quality, modern photographs of iconic sights of historic interest in Calgary and southern Alberta.
View the Photo Exhibit Catalogue

Opening Reception: Into the Void and Out of the Void
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Into the Void and Out of the Void | Carmine Aspen
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cupola Gallery Level 4
Opening Reception: August 1, 2025, 6-8pm
RSVP for Free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-void-and-out-of-the-void-opening-reception-tickets-1533524806979
Into the Void and Out of the Void is the first solo exhibition of work by Carmine Aspen as a mixed-media artist. This exhibition is designed to be a journey into the many forms joy takes though an artist’s creations. Most of Carmine’s work is informed by their journey navigating a very chaotic and melancholic mind: bright and hopeful but equally existential and depressive. This collection highlights that dichotomy by bringing together works that were created with a desire to discover what things bring joy regardless of their state of mind.
Paint flowing in whatever way made sense and made the canvas more inviting; the flow of ink as an understanding of its nature grew; the soothing rhythm of bringing needle to fabric in a orderly way; favorite bits and pieces of paper coming together to create new things; the smooth glide of mud under a spatula; or bringing to light places that would better suit being in a story.
Come enjoy this diverse collection of eclectic palettes and surreal expressions that lean into the fantastical & abstract, created in a wide range of mediums: collage, paint, embroidery, and more.
About the Artist
Carmine Aspen is a Calgary born mixed-media artist. They specialize in finding new and fun ways to mix up all kinds of mediums together to create colourful, surreal, and abstract pieces. If they can use their hands to make something pretty and chaotic, they’re in. They’ve been creating since they were a child as a way to keep their active ADHD brain happy and as a much-needed source of relief from an ongoing series of mental health issues. They choose to see art in everything and truly believe anything can be used for art. When they’re not creating physical art, you can find them immersed in Calgary’s vibrant writing and live performance scenes.

Exhibition: ABSTRACT PROGRESSION
2025-08-04 - 2025-09-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: ABSTRACT PROGRESSION
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
August 4 – September 1, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Experience the power of bold expression. An exhibit to dazzle the senses : Maria Curcic is a visual and audio artist whose work engages the senses through bold colours, textures, and spatial composition. A graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design (1988), she creates vibrant abstract and cityscape paintings. She is also a milliner and a DJ.

Opening night reception: August 7th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

RSVP (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abstract-progression-tickets-1413513028519

To Learn More: www.curcicfineart.com

Opening Reception: ABSTRACT PROGRESSION
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: ABSTRACT PROGRESSION
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
August 7, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for the opening night reception of Abstract Progression and Experience the power of bold expression. An exhibit to dazzle the senses!

Maria Curcic is a visual and audio artist whose work engages the senses through bold colours, textures, and spatial composition. A graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design (1988), she creates vibrant abstract and cityscape paintings. She is also a milliner and a DJ.

RSVP (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abstract-progression-tickets-1413513028519

Exhibition Open: August 4 – September 1, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)

To Learn More: www.curcicfineart.com

Exhibition: Emmène moi à Toulouse
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Emmène moi à Toulouse
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
August 11 – September 2, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française & L’Agence d’Attractivité de Toulouse are proud to present a special exhibition celebrating the vibrant city of Toulouse.
Known as La Ville Rose — The Pink City — for the warm hue of its brick buildings, Toulouse lies in the heart of southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Famed for its rich heritage, local gastronomy, and gentle way of life, it’s a city where history and modernity blend with elegance.
This exhibition showcases the work of photographer Rémi Deligeon, whose images capture the city’s unique charm, energy, and beauty.

Opening night reception: August 20th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

To Learn More: https://www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-on-toulouse/

Exhibition: Mitaliscreation
2025-08-19 - 2025-09-06 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Mitaliscreation
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
August 19 – September 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

This exhibition presents a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the Mitali’s life on the prairies. Through her work, she captures both the serene beauty of the natural landscape and the quiet resilience required to thrive in it. Pharmacist by trade, she has cultivated her artistic practice in her personal time, allowing her passion for painting to flourish. Her abstract compositions invite viewers to explore their own interpretations, offering a deeply personal and introspective experience.

Opening night reception: August 22nd 6:00pm – 8:00pm

RSVP (FREE): Text Mitali by August 15th @ 403-918-7032

Opening Reception: Emmène-moi à Toulouse
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Emmène moi à Toulouse
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
August 20, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française & L’Agence d’Attractivité de Toulouse are proud to present a special exhibition celebrating the vibrant city of Toulouse.
Known as La Ville Rose — The Pink City — for the warm hue of its brick buildings, Toulouse lies in the heart of southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Famed for its rich heritage, local gastronomy, and gentle way of life, it’s a city where history and modernity blend with elegance.
This exhibition showcases the work of photographer Rémi Deligeon, whose images capture the city’s unique charm, energy, and beauty.

Opening night reception: August 20th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

To Learn More: https://www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-on-toulouse/

Opening Reception: Mitaliscreation
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Mitaliscreation
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
August 22, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for the opening night reception of Mitaliscreation.

This exhibition presents a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the Mitali’s life on the prairies. Through her work, she captures both the serene beauty of the natural landscape and the quiet resilience required to thrive in it. Pharmacist by trade, she has cultivated her artistic practice in her personal time, allowing her passion for painting to flourish. Her abstract compositions invite viewers to explore their own interpretations, offering a deeply personal and introspective experience.

RSVP (FREE): Text Mitali by August 15th @ 403-918-7032

Exhibition Open: August 19 – August 20, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)

Exhibition: Atelier Artista Student Art Show
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-29 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Atelier Artista Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
September 2 – 29, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The 2nd Annual Atelier Artista Student Art Show returns to the 4th floor of cSPACE Marda Loop. The exhibition brings together the works of students and participants who make up the vibrant Atelier Artista studio community.
Atelier Artista is home to a diverse group of creatives from all walks of life, with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, and artistic goals. Some artists take classes, while others join weekly drop-in sessions—often working on different days and rarely crossing paths. This annual exhibition offers a chance to unite their creativity in a shared gallery space.
Rather than presenting classroom assignments, the show highlights each artist’s personal voice and vision, expressed through the craft they develop at the Atelier. The result is a dynamic collection that reflects both individuality and the collective spirit of creativity that defines Atelier Artista.
*Many of the pieces are available for sale. Since the studio is not taking a commission we ask you contact the artist directly with the info on their label and we hope you do.
Reception:
September 26, 2025
5:00 PM -9:00 PM

Exhibition: Fabulous Over 40 by Laurie MacBrown Photography
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-20 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Fabulous Over 40 by Laurie MacBrown Photography
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
September 8 – 20, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

This isn’t just pretty pictures. It’s a celebration of women who are part of a growing movement to challenge the false narrative that beauty fades with age.
The Fabulous Over 40 Art Exhibit shines a spotlight on the portraits and stories of women aged 40 and up.
Instead of being shamed into the shadows, each of these women chose to step into the light.
They said yes to a transformative boudoir portrait experience. They said yes to being seen. Boldly, vulnerably, and without apology.
The goal? To rewrite the story: Women over 40 are beautiful. The ticking clock is a myth. And the years ahead are something to look forward to.
As an artist and photographer, my mission is to challenge outdated beauty standards and offer a new perspective. One that I see for myself every day as a boudoir photographer for women over 40. We’ve been sold a lie. There is no expiration date on beauty. Let me prove it to you!
This exhibit is proof that beauty exists in every chapter of life, and that it’s never too late to feel truly seen.
About the Artist
Website: www.lauriemacbrownphotography.com
You may know me as your photographer, but what you might not know is why I do this.
I started photographing women to figure out the secret to looking good in photos, because I never liked photos of myself, and I thought there was something wrong with me. What I’ve learned is this: being photogenic is not about how you look on the outside. It’s about feeling beautiful and having someone capture that so you can see it too.
Today, I’m an accredited, multi award-winning portrait photographer, and my mission is to show women, especially those over 40, that every body is beautiful and worthy of being photographed, even without clothes on.
I invite you to see yourself, and women like you, in a whole new light.

Exhibition: Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
2025-09-09 - 2025-10-06 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
September 9 – October 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française is delighted to host “Abstrait Liquide” by Patricia Lortie.
Her work — including installations, paintings, sculptures, and videos — explores the body’s connection to natural ecosystems, blending the real and the unconscious to reveal a poetic sensibility.
“Abstrait Liquide” is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the movement of natural water systems. Filmed above and below the surface, subtle ripples, reflections, and light guide each brushstroke. The works capture fleeting moments of water, inviting reflection on nature’s rhythms and patterns.
The exhibition will be on view from September 9 to October 6. We warmly invite you to the opening reception on September 19, where you can experience the spirit of the exhibition firsthand. Register below to join us!

2025 ACGC Annual Conference: The Future We Want
2025-09-12 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
As the international cooperation sector faces new challenges everyday, our values are put at risk. How do we ensure that we are able to continue our peace-building and sustainable development work with integrity? Where do decolonization, feminism, and equity stand? What are our priorities moving forward? ACGC invites you to explore these questions at the 2025 Annual Conference, titled: The Future We Want: Alberta’s Role in International Cooperation in a Rapidly Changing World. This is a space for Alberta’s international cooperation sector to gather together, engage in meaningful dialogue regarding Alberta’s future, and hear from experts in the field.
This is a hybrid conference taking place in Calgary, Alberta on September 12th, 2025. Attendees will be able to join virtually on Zoom or in person. Attendance is free, and in-person attendees can enjoy breakfast and lunch at the venue.
ACGC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held at lunch time during the Conference, and we encourage all members to attend and anyone new or interested to come learn about ACGC!

EXHIBITION: Gilded Memory, Clouded Truth by Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette
2025-09-22 - 2025-11-03 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Gilded Memory, Clouded Truth by Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 1
September 22 – November 3, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
GildedMemory, Clouded Truth presents the work of Michelle Atkinson and Danielle Bartlette, two artists whose practices approach truth through layers of beauty, memory, and allure.
Atkinson transforms raw climate data into silkscreened forms that recall clouds, candy, and dreamscapes. These luminous surfaces veil the wildfires and environmental upheaval beneath, asking viewers to look closer at the stories we sugarcoat.
Bartlette’s mixed-media paintings reassemble memory through texture, collage, and embellishment. Her work navigates romance, urban landscapes, and personal history, turning fragments of lived experience into lush abstractions. Placed side by side, the works spark dialogue about what is hidden and what is revealed. Whether through the shimmer of glitter or the glint of gold leaf, both artists remind us that surfaces hold weight — and beauty often conceals a more complicated truth.
More from the Artists:
Michelle Atkinson – michelle-atkinson.ca
Danielle Bartlette – neonmilkshake.com

EXHIBITION: Where the Land Cradles Me by Carrie Schurig
2025-09-27 - 2025-12-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Where the Land Cradles Me by Carrie Schurig
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cubby Gallery Level 2
September 27 – December 1, 2025 – HELD OVER UNTIL DECEMBER 1
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Where the Land Cradles Me is a series of mixed-media paintings, with each work carrying more than a single story; many stories, many voices, many landscapes, many truths interwoven.
The surfaces hold tension and harmony, permanence beside change, silence beside song, and memory beside dream. Yet these contrasts remind us of what is at stake. The land that cradles us is under threat, and climate justice is not optional; it is essential.
This series asks viewers to consider how place is never one story but a gathering of countless narratives, layered across time, culture, and imagination. It calls on viewers to recognize our shared responsibilities to protect the places that shape us. The land is more than a backdrop; it is a lifeline. It is about how the land cradles us all, differently and together, shaping the stories we live and pass on. To honour it means to act, to defend its stories, its balance and its future.
About the Artist:
Carrie Schurig is a Calgary-based artist whose work spans pencil drawing, mixed media, and painted resin, Conceptual and representational, her pieces explore memory, emotion, and the layered connections between people and place. Her current series is deeply rooted in her relationship with the land, reflecting on how it shapes identity, belonging, and our sense of time.
In addition to her studio practice, Carrie is a Visual Arts Specialist and Fine Arts Learning Leader with the Calgary Board of Education, guiding students and communities to engage meaningfully with the arts. She is also embarking on a Master of Education for Change, exploring how education can drive social and environmental transformation.
Through her art and teaching, Carrie offers a distinct, thoughtful, and imaginative perspective on the world, one that invites reflection, curiosity, and connection.

EXHIBITION: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-31 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
October 6 – 31, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.
Throughout October, the Level 4 Hallway Gallery at cSPACE Marda Loop will feature a vibrant collection of original artwork created by adults with disabilities. Each piece represents a personal journey and is a powerful reflection of change, growth, and opportunity.
This free, public exhibition is open to all, and many of the pieces are available for purchase. The majority of each sale goes directly back to the artist, supporting their confidence, independence, and continued creative growth.
We also invite you to attend our Art Exhibition Reception on Friday, October 25, where you can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience the full heart of this exhibition.
Whether you stop by for a quiet moment or join us for the reception, your presence helps celebrate the unique voices and abilities of the artists we support.

Reception:
Friday, October 25th, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
4th Floor Treehouse Hallway, cSPACE Marda Loop 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

RSVP HERE (FREE)

EXHIBITION: Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
2025-10-07 - 2025-11-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
October 7 – November 1, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Sean Drysdale returns to cSPACE with version 3 of Building Blocks, an exhibition of large images.

Artist’s Talk:
Thursday, October 16 | 5:30pm-7:45pm
In Attendance:

Wednesday, October 8 | 6-8pm
Saturday October 25 | 1-3pm
Saturday November 1 | 1-3pm
Or by arrangement

Closing Reception:
Thursday, October 30 | 5:00-7:30pm
About the Artist:
Sean Drysdale graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1984, where he studied photography. Subsequent studies in mathematics and computers at Simon Fraser University led to a career in information management.
He returned to photography as an art form in 2016. By 2023, he concluded that the world did not need another photographer. The label had always felt like a shirt occasionally worn but never entirely comfortable. Instead, he began calling himself a wanderer—a description that felt far more fitting. To Drysdale, this is a liberating and playful identity, one that frees them from unhelpful personal expectations and existential questions such as what defines a “real” photographer.

EXHIBITION: Blue. by Margo Smith
2025-10-20 - 2025-11-08 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Blue. by Margo Smith
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cubby Gallery Level 2
October 20 – November 8, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Margo’s artistic practice focuses on cyanotypes and paper sculpture. Cyanotypes are a camera-less photographic process developed in 1842, in which paper or fabric is coated with a light-sensitive chemical solution and exposed to sunlight or UV light, producing the deep blue pigment known as Prussian blue.
The works in this exhibition are photograms, created by placing objects directly onto the light-sensitive surface to form negative images. Margo explores abstract compositions using transparent materials such as vellum, plastics, and paper. Through this process, she captures the physical ways light interacts with each material, producing soft, layered images that evoke a floating sense of depth.
Guided by an interest in geometric shapes, lines, and patterns, Margo’s practice examines how forms shift through process and material. A core aspect of the cyanotype method for her is the balance between control and unpredictability—unexpected results often lead to new inspiration and direction, allowing projects to evolve organically from hands-on experimentation.
Many of the prints serve as foundations for Margo’s three-dimensional sculptures and installations. By reimagining a traditionally two-dimensional medium as sculptural form, she investigates how light, texture, and structure can extend an image beyond a flat plane. Hand stitching and embroidery appear throughout her work, adding tactile detail and emphasizing the transformation from print to object.
About the Artist:
Margo Smith is a Calgary based artist and educator, committed to making visual arts accessible for all. She designs and leads workshops, programs, and gallery experiences that make art feel accessible, engaging, and relevant. Her art practice is focused on cyanotypes and paper sculpture.
Contact Info:
unravelarts.ca
@unravelarts.education
unravelartseducation@gmail.com

Reception: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
2025-10-25 16:00 - 19:30 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Reception: 15th Annual Chrysalis Art Show
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 4
October 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibition Reception
Join us in Calgary for a special evening of art, connection, and celebration at the Chrysalis 15th Annual Art Exhibition Reception.
This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the full exhibition, connect with the artists, and enjoy a welcoming, community-centred atmosphere. You’ll be surrounded by meaningful conversations, inspiring creativity, and the joyful spirit of inclusion.
What to expect:
A stunning display of original artwork
A chance to meet and celebrate the artists
Light refreshments and good company
Artwork available for purchase, with most of the proceeds going directly to the artists
The reception is the heart of our annual show, and we’d love to see you there. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a supporter of Chrysalis, or simply looking for a meaningful evening out, this is an event that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Come celebrate change, growth, and opportunity through art, through connection, and community.

RSVP link: https://form-can.keela.co/2025-oct-calgary-art-exhibit-rsvp

Exhibition:
October 6th – 31st, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
4th Floor Treehouse Hallway, cSPACE Marda Loop 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

EXHIBITION: New Work, Old Work, Work by Rita Sirignano and Peter Moller
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-29 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
New Work, Old Work, Work by Rita Sirignano and Peter Moller
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 1
November 3 – November 29, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Opening Reception: November 5
New Work, Old Work, Work presents the work of Rita Sirignano and Peter Moller.
Rita Sirignano and Peter Moller are friends and colleagues.
One particular day, Peter told Rita he was inspired to try some abstract colour painting after having seen some of her works.
After Rita saw his experiments, they decided that it would be fun to have a co-exhibition presenting recent works, older pieces, collaborations and site specific creations at cSpace’s Level 1 Hallway Gallery. An exhibition was born.
More from the Artists:
Peter Moller – www.eggpress.ca
Rita Sirignano – @ritavsirignano

RECEPTION: Great Treasures of Gold Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
RECEPTION: Great Treasures of Gold Art Exhibition Opening Reception
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3 & 4
November 6, 2025 | 6:30-9:00pm
Exhibition runs: November 7-27, 2025
Come meet some of the artists and get a first look at this landmark Canadian Latter-day Saint art exhibition! The exhibition covers floors 3 and 4 of cSPACE. Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for an inspiring exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Latter-day Saint art, featuring nearly 100 original works by both living and deceased Canadian artists. This unique showcase will highlight the diverse expressions of faith and creativity within our community.

EXHIBITION: Great Treasures of Gold
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-27 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Great Treasures of Gold: A Canadian Latter-day Saint Religious Art Exhibition
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 3 & 4
November 7 – November 27, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Opening Reception: November 6 | 6:30-9:00pm
This exhibition celebrates the rich tradition of Latter-day Saint art in Canada, featuring nearly 100 original works by both living and deceased Canadian artists. The showcase highlights the diverse expressions of faith and creativity that have emerged within the community.
The title, “Great Treasures of Gold,” is inspired by a conversation between early pioneer Charles Card and Samuel Smith, the brother of Joseph Smith, Jr. Smith recalled a prophecy made in an 1843 priesthood meeting within the Nauvoo Temple, in which it was stated that “[Canada] would never persecute the Saints as a nation. She would gather up great treasures of gold and yet we should seek refuge in her dominion.”
The phrase “Great Treasures of Gold” symbolizes not only the material wealth Canada was prophesied to gather, but also the spiritual and cultural richness accumulated over more than a century of Latter-day Saint presence in the country. This exhibition pays tribute to the enduring artistic legacy that has flourished within this land of refuge.

EXHIBITION: Winterfield Art
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-24 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Winterfield Art Exhibiton
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
November 10 – 24 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Opening Reception: November 13 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Artist Tammy Winterfeld transforms Gallery Level 2 of cSPACE Marda Loop with a vibrant collection of her signature paintings.
A public reception will be held on November 13 from 6–8 PM, featuring an expanded selection of artwork, apparel, candles, and fine art prints available for purchase. Guests will enjoy 15% off all Winterfield creations during the event.
Celebrate creativity and connection—join the artist and fellow community members to explore, converse, and warm the halls of cSPACE with art and conversation.

RECEPTION: Winterfield Art
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Winterfield Art Exhibiton
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 2
November 10 – 24 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Opening Reception: November 13 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Artist Tammy Winterfeld transforms Gallery Level 2 of cSPACE Marda Loop with a vibrant collection of her signature paintings.
A public reception will be held on November 13 from 6–8 PM, featuring an expanded selection of artwork, apparel, candles, and fine art prints available for purchase. Guests will enjoy 15% off all Winterfield creations during the event.
RSVP FREE HERE

Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-11-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop
November 14th – 15th, 2025

MUSIC | FOOD | SHOPPING | CRAFTS
Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄 The Farmers & Makers Christmas Market is coming to cSPACE Marda Loop on November 14 & 15, 2025!
We’re so excited to bring together local farmers, artisans, and makers for a weekend of holiday shopping, delicious food, and community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and support local businesses.

November 14th: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
November 15th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
Do you have amazing products you’d like to share? If you’re a farmer, maker, or artist, apply today at:
www.farmersmakersmarket.ca/copy-of-cspace-vendor-application-2025
