cSPACE Marda Loop

Exhibition: "Blooming Diversity - Echoes of Nature" Art Show + Opening Gala
2025-04-22 - 2025-05-05 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 4 Hallway Gallery
April 22 – 28, 2025 – HELD OVER!
Gala Reception: RGO Treehouse
Saturday, April 26, 5-8pm
Gala Cost: $25
This show reflects the deep connections between women, creativity, and the natural world.
Four artists—Maya Corona, Ariadna Sly, Carolina Durán, and Mile Vásquez—come together to share work rooted in Alberta’s landscapes, shaped by meaningful conversations in the wild, and inspired by the strength of community. We celebrate diversity, resilience, and our bond with the land through visual arts, mixed media, and creative expression.
Each piece captures a moment of connection between the artists, ourselves, and the landscapes that shape us. This exhibition invites you to explore, connect, and rediscover the joy of the outdoors just beyond our doorsteps. It serves as a reminder that we grow—through adventure, art, and each other.
Art Auction for Bolivia Kids
As part of this show, we’re hosting an exclusive art auction. 100% of the proceeds will go to Bolivia Kids, which supports education and opportunities for children in need.
Sponsors: Casa Mexico, Bolivia Kids, The Bear and Unicorn, Must do Canada
Link: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingdiversity/reel/DH6W41SPTNZ/

Exhibition: "Prairie Histories" - Corinne Cowell
2025-04-23 - 2025-05-05 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: “Prairie Histories” by Corinne Cowell
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
until May 5, 2025
From the artist:
This ongoing series deals with narratives and memory as well as the environment and our place within it. A series of “prairie ghosts” speaks to the history and perseverance of family and struggle as well as the abandonment of those precious homesteads of the early 1900’s. These disturbed landscapes are fraught with memories, long faded but still lingering.
The buildings, straining to remain, alone and resilient against the elements, will ultimately disintegrate back into the landscape. This reclaiming by the land forms a series of mysteries, offering a great depth for potential narratives. These are the stories I want to tell.
These pieces are made using my own photography, which I transfer to the under painted surface. Using many layers and glazes of acrylic paint, I develop the mood and transparency of the image to support the imagined narrative of the work.
If you are interested in purchasing any of Corinne’s pieces, please visit her website corinnecowell.com , where you can also find her small paintings and mixed media fibre work. You can also follow her on Instagram @corinnecowell .

Exhibition: "Connected : Artistry of Mind, Body, Heart & Spirit" - CBE
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-26 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: “Connected : Artistry of Mind, Body, Heart & Spirit” – CBE
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
May 5th to 26th
This exhibition is a collaborative art show featuring the works of Calgary high school Visual Art Students from Central Memorial, Henry Wise Wood, and William Aberhart.
Opening Night: Tuesday May 6th from 6pm – 8pm
Come support our Arts community and celebrate the work of these talented students!

Exhibition: The HeART of Women's Health: At the Intersection of Art and Science
2025-05-20 - 2025-06-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop- Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: The HeART of Women’s Health: At the Intersection of Art and Science
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 1
May 20 – Jun 2, 2025
This exhibition explores how novel scientific knowledge related to complex cardiovascular topics has been translated into visual art. Several scientists have partnered with a local artists to co-create powerful visual representations that reflect their research in women’s cardiovascular health.
Featured topics will include:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and cardiovascular health – Dr Jamie Benham & Salma Jadavji
Infertility, fertility treatment, and cardiovascular health – Dr Sandra Dumanski & Paityn Savoie
Parity and cardiovascular health – Nabilah Gulamhusein (trainee scientist) & Michelle Gordillo
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and cardiovascular health – Dr Kara Nerenberg & Ethel Dalida
Menopause and cardiovascular health – Dr Cindy Barha & Keely Bays-Egri
Gender-affirming hormone therapy and cardiovascular health – Dr Sofia Ahmed & Kat Simmers
Opening night gala: Sunday, May 25th, 2025
For more information or to register: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/492266-the-heart-of-womens-health-at-the-intersection-of-art

Exhibition: PUSH 2025 for Emerging Artists
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-07 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: PUSH 2025 for Emerging Artists
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
May 27 – June 7, 2025

Join us for an exhibition from the Pentimento Collective, a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students.
ABOUT THE PENTIMENTO COLLECTIVE

“brinGING artworks by emerging artists in thE public sphere”
The Pentimento Collective is a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary. It is dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students. The Pentimento Collective’s aims are to create an artistic community that will enable artists to engage and connect with other artists and the public, while building their relevant experiences.

For tickets to opening night gala on May 27th visit:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/opening-reception-for-push-2025-emerging-artists-exhibition

Exhibition: Drift... Presented by Riverview Artists
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-16 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
drift. . .
Presented by Riverview Artists
cSPACE Marda Loop – 2nd floor Gallery
May 27th – June 16th, 2025th
Open Daily 8am-8 pm (Closed on Sundays)
drift… Presented by Riverview Artists promises a visual feast that transcends boundaries, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where creativity knows no limits.

SHOW OPENING EVENT· June 5th-4:30-7:30pm
Wheelchair Accessible at the north Glass doors-Elevator
RSVP at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/drift-presented-by-riverview-artists-tickets-1361806422669

PLAN YOUR VISIT:
cSpace Creative Hub in Marda Loop has a ton to offer over and above the fantastic curated show “drift”.
Also visit the outdoor Market for a vibrant fusion of art, culture, and foodie goodies- Saturdays. Make sure you check out the staircase (N.E) corner… and the Alberta Craft Council is also located on the 2nd floor. Don’t forget to stop by and get your coffee from Aroma Cafe Bar to sip while you stroll…
ARTWORK INQUIRIES:
Can be directed to Riverview Artists (Website) or following the QR codes on location.
https://www.riverview-artists.com/events

Opening Reception for PUSH 2025: Emerging Artists’ Exhibition
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception for PUSH 2025: Emerging Artists’ Exhibition

Join The Pentimento Collective for an evening of art, creativity, and community on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at cSPACE Marda Loop (Level 3)!
ABOUT THE PENTIMENTO COLLECTIVE

“brinGING artworks by emerging artists in thE public sphere”
The Pentimento Collective is a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary. It is dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students. The Pentimento Collective’s aims are to create an artistic community that will enable artists to engage and connect with other artists and the public, while building their relevant experiences.

For tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/opening-reception-for-push-2025-emerging-artists-exhibition

Exhibition: Yoonim Kim Photography – Winter Wonders
2025-05-28 - 2025-06-05 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Yoonim Kim Photography – Winter Wonders
cSPACE Marda Loop (Level 4), Calgary
May 28th – June 5th, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon – Sat)
Presented in association with The Korean Art Club, Winter Wonders features multiple artworks by AB based photographer Yoonim Kim capturing the beauty and mystique of the winter season.

Opening Reception: Life in Warm Colors
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | 1721 29 Ave SW, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 1P5, Canada
Opening Reception: Life in Warm Colors
cSPACE Marda Loop (Level 1), Calgary
June 4th, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Step into a world where art meets climate consciousness. Life in Warm Colors is a striking eco-art exhibition that explores the effects of global warming through a vivid palette of warm hues. Featuring eight original paintings, this collection brings to life the emotional and environmental toll of global warming.
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and creativity as we celebrate the opening of this thought-provoking exhibition by visual artist Olamide Adedipe.
RSVP at: https://www.olamideadedipe.com/event-details/life-in-warm-colors-art-exhibit/form
Exhibition Open: June 3rd – 30th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon – Sat)

Opening Reception: Drift... Presented by Riverview Artists
2025-06-05 16:30 - 19:30 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
drift. . .
Presented by Riverview Artists
cSPACE Marda Loop – 2nd floor Gallery
June 5th-4:30-7:30pm
drift… Presented by Riverview Artists promises a visual feast that transcends boundaries, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where creativity knows no limits.
RSVP at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/drift-presented-by-riverview-artists-tickets-1361806422669

Open Daily 8am-8 pm (Closed on Sundays)
Wheelchair Accessible at the north Glass doors-Elevator

PLAN YOUR VISIT:
cSpace Creative Hub in Marda Loop has a ton to offer over and above the fantastic curated show “drift”.
Also visit the outdoor Market for a vibrant fusion of art, culture, and foodie goodies- Saturdays. Make sure you check out the staircase (N.E) corner… and the Alberta Craft Council is also located on the 2nd floor. Don’t forget to stop by and get your coffee from Aroma Cafe Bar to sip while you stroll…

ARTWORK INQUIRIES:
Can be directed to Riverview Artists (Website) or following the QR codes on location.
https://www.riverview-artists.com/events

A Musicircus Event: An Evening of Musicians, Poets, Artists, Actors, and Dancers
2025-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
A Musicircus Event: An Evening of Musicians, Poets, Artists, Actors, and Dancers
Join us for our 40th Anniversary Event, a dynamic celebration of our artist community and four decades of creativity.
Inspired by John Cage’s revolutionary Musicircus (1967), this event brings together musicians, dancers, visual artists, poets, film makers and more to create a kaleidoscope of simultaneous performances.
Date: Saturday June 7, 2025
Location: cSPACE Marda Loop, Calgary
Time: 7:00 pm
What to Expect:
No two experiences will be the same! Performers are given complete artistic freedom to express themselves in their preferred style—whether it’s live painting, dance, improvisational poetry, or music from past and present repertoires. Wander through the event and let the creativity surround you.
Reception & Drinks:
Enjoy a reception with drinks available for purchase as you immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic atmosphere.
This immersive, interdisciplinary event is our way of honoring the incredible artists who have shaped our journey over the past 40 years. The event will also feature a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle to support our artistic community. Come and celebrate the power of art to inspire and connect!
Admission: $40 Get tickets here

Exhibition: Love, Glenda - Musings, Memoirs, & Paintings (Glenda Savard Art Show)
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-15 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Love, Glenda – Musings, Memoirs, & Paintings (Glenda Savard Art Show)
cSPACE Marda Loop – Level 4
June 9th-15th, 2025
Come join us and experience the beautiful world of Glenda Savard’s last remaining pieces of art. Immerse yourself in her musings, memoirs, and paintings that truly speak to the heart. Witness the passion and creativity that Glenda poured into each piece, telling a unique story with every brushstroke. Don’t miss out on this special showcase!
For additional information visit: www.loveglenda.com
Opening Reception:
June 13th, 2025
cSPACE Marda Loop – Level 4
To RSVP, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/love-glenda-musings-memoirs-paintings-glenda-savard-art-show-tickets-1340079867959

Opening Reception: Love, Glenda - Musings, Memoirs, & Paintings (Glenda Savard Art Show)
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Love, Glenda – Musings, Memoirs, & Paintings (Glenda Savard Art Show)
cSPACE Marda Loop – Level 4
June 13th, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come join us for a delightful evening at cSPACE Marda Loop to experience the beautiful world of Glenda Savard’s last remaining pieces of art. Immerse yourself in her musings, memoirs, and paintings that truly speak to the heart. Witness the passion and creativity that Glenda poured into each piece, telling a unique story with every brushstroke. This in-person event is a rare opportunity to view Glenda’s art work in a personal setting. Don’t miss out on this special showcase!
To RSVP Visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/love-glenda-musings-memoirs-paintings-glenda-savard-art-show-tickets-1340079867959
For additional information visit: www.loveglenda.com
Exhibition Open: June 9 – 15, 2025

Exhibition: Midsummer Escapade
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-08-11 17:00 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Midsummer Escapade
A group exhibition presented by Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
June 30 – Aug 11, 2025
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Warm days and a journey of art!
Learn more at: www.artpoint.ca
Opening reception:
* July 3 from 5-8pm
Artists in the exhibition:
@simonaitchison
Janis burns
@kcopithorne_illustration
@ravenbluecreative
@foxbrenda33
@freed.erin
@night.sun.saturn
@raha.jazayeri.art
@natashafayejensen
Charlene Kroeger
@dianne_j_leong_art
Terra McDonald
@lilmolstad
@nacim.rt
@bjsosaart
@sharonthompson.ca
@dreamsplats

Exhibition: Ghost Days
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-28 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Ghost Days by Terrance Houle
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cupola Gallery Level 4
July 1 – 28, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sunday)
GHOST DAYS is an ongoing project (started 2014) by Terrance Houle who evokes our colonial and non-colonial histories that exist in the light of night as in the darkness of the day, GHOST DAYS awakens a collaboration with artists, audience, and spirit. GHOST DAYS combines video, performance, photography, and music to conjure spirits and ghosts as audience and collaborators.
This small photo exhibition of experimental works, based in Film & Digital Photography, celebrating the artists Niitsitapi spiritual up bringing and his 35th year of graduating Grade 9 from King Edward Junior High. Acknowledging the Land, the Brick, and spirit of Reclamation.
Learn More at: www.ghostdays.com
IG: TJHouleyyc

Exhibition: Cabinet of Curiosities
2025-07-07 - 2025-08-25 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Cabinet of Curiosities by Lizzie Wharton
cSPACE Marda Loop
Cubbyhole Gallery Level 2
July 7 – August 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sunday)
Lizzie Wharton is a recent graduate of Alberta Univeristy of the Arts in Graphic Design and Advertising. She is currently working at the Alberta Craft Council as a gallery assistant, and this is her first time showing her work in a public space.
Her paintings are inspired by Victorian field guides, and she focuses on mixing images of real-life specimens with her own tantasy creations inspired by playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends. Many of the pieces in this show are of real creatures, but some, even within series, are entirely fictional.
Learn More at: www.clevercorvid.ca

Sonoma Art Studio exhibition: Indépendants
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-19 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Sonoma Art Studio 2025 Student Exhibition: Indépendants
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Levels 1 and 2
July 8 – 19, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Sunday)
“Indépendant”, meaning “independent” in French, traces its roots back to the Salon des Indépendants, which began in Paris in 1884. Upholding the motto “Sans jury ni récompense” (“No jury, no awards”), the original exhibition was a bold statement against institutionalized art and authoritative selection processes. It sought to create an open platform where all artists could present their work without restriction. In the same spirit, our Indépendants exhibition today embraces that tradition. Regardless of genre, style, or level of experience, this space has been curated to allow artists to express their voices freely. The works from Sonoma Art Studio reflect the power of unbounded expression and the authenticity of independent creation.
We invite you to experience this celebration of sincerity and artistic freedom— not through the lens of judgement, but through the discovery of new perspectives and emotional resonance.
Learn More at: www.artstudiosonoma.com

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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)
