MAY 1ST FIRST THURSDAY
Join us on First Thursday, May 1 from 5-9 pm for exhibition openings, music by DJ Rice, great clothing and more...
DJ Rice: That name sounds familiar. Well it should, DJ Rice has been pumping out sweet sounds to dedicated listeners since 1989. During these nearly 2 decades, the style of music DJ Rice has expressed has gone through various changes. DJ Rice has played everything from R & B, Funk, Hip-hop, pioneering a Techno rave scene in Calgary, to finally spinning his true love, House music
Lower Level
The Fraser Group: Fairy Tales 10 Launch: Thursday May 1, join us at Art Central for the official launch of the tenth annual Fairy Tales Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, set for May 27-June 5.
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Chain Gang Lowrider: The Fraser Group Gallery presents Curtis Dell's Chain Gang Lowrider - Custom made retro-style bicycles on display for the month of May at Art Central, lower level. What are YOU riding?
Gallery of Photographic Arts, Canada: Reunion Island Women: Presenting artistic nudes by Joel Pelerin. Also exhibiting photographs by GPA members, Jan Boydol, Tom Hamp, Jim Kitchen, Bill Peters and Steve Speer.
Looks Could Kill Art Boutique: Fake The Music:Illegitimate gig posters by legitimate gig poster designers.
Studio C: You’re Invited to the Opening of The 3rd Dimension, a dynamic and evocative selection of sculptural works from Studio C and Prospect artists. Artists will be in attendance.
To A T Artist's Studio & Gallery: Death, Taxes & Leftovers.
Main Level
Axis Contemporary Art: The Driving Paintings: The French Riviera & the California Coast: Michael Markowsky's paintings are based on semi-abstract drawings of the landscape made while driving his automobile.
Shisomiso Boutique & Gallery: Opening reception for Canadian illustrator and jewelry designer Chelsea Freyta.
Swirl Fine Art & Design: In and Out of Season: New paintings by Lindsey Love. Artist in attendance for opening on First Thursday.
Upper Level
Collage Gallery: SPRING SINGS AT COLLAGE! We are excited at Collage about our new screened t -shirts by Montreal designer, Yasmine Louis. Join us First Thursday and bring your friends!
Keystone Art Gallery: Keystone will be hosting a two person exhibition of wax encaustic still life paintings by Sara Rosen and large scale cityscape paintings by Alexandre Zerbé.
OneBlueWall: Best in Show: New photographs by Sonia Rakchaev.
UPPERCASE: Chains by Derek Beaulieu. Using techniques that combine graphic design, fine art and experimental writing, Beaulieu opens up new ways of approaching and interpreting poetry. Private reception from 5-7pm. Open to the public from 7pm- 9pm
UP Studio: Field Flower Bowls by Patricia Uston: Inspired by wild spring flowers in a field, these bowls are similar in size and shape while varying in colour and subtle detail.
