July 3rd First Thursday
5-9 pm FREE!
Kick up ‘yer heels and ride on in to Art Central for a First Thursday celebration with diverse exhibitions, The 4th Annual Great Western Hat Stir-up, music by Cort Delano and much more...
Live Music by Cort Delano: Cort's the real thing, an original. He performs roots songs in a roots style without anything to hide behind or lean on. He's picking up where the revival left off.. "there's not a moment squandered. Delano heads straight for the heart." Americana U.K. Michael Mee
UPPER LEVEL
OneBlueWall: Opening Reception of The 4th Annual Great Western Hat Stir-up: Artists redefine and/or refine the culture surrounding the biggest annual event in Calgary - The Calgary Stampede. Come check out our lineup of fast, furious, funky and downright freaky cowboy hats.
Collage Gallery: Opening Reception of Summer in the City: mosaic belt buckles by Lisa Levick perfect for Stampede and 20% off Simpli sundresses.
Culture Shop: Stunning turquoise jewelry from India/South Africa and paintings from Portugal. Culture Shop's exotic jewelry is a must have.
Keystone Art Gallery: New Western Art: Group show of new work created by Western Canadian artists at various stages of their careers - prints, paintings and sculpture.
Burst & Bloom Studio: Learn about the Bronze Process: artist talk about digital media will be presented by Keith Poon and Chris Mandseth.
UPPERCASE Gallery: Work/Life: the UPPERCASE directory of Canadian Illustration & Photography
INFLUX Jewellery Gallery: 15% off any purchases between 5 & 8 pm that night!
MAIN LEVEL
Swirl Fine Art & Design: Opening Reception of Western Summers: Group show featuring regional artist exploring traditional and modern western art.
AXIS Contemporary Art: New Gallery Artists: Lisa Brawn, Michel Marchand, Marie Jose Decarie, Maguy Carpentier, Mike Binzer, and Verna Vogel.
Studio Todorovic: Uni Farm Tribute: Prints by Alex Moon. Sale on art supplies: $20 discount for every $100 spent - Golden Acrylics, M. Graham watercolours and oils, Gotrick canvas, and more . . .
LOWER LEVEL
Gallery of Photographic Arts Canada: Paradise Lost: In celebration of the Spirit of Tibet and Western Hospitality, Jan Boydel will present images from her last visit to Tibet. All proceeds from the sales of these images will be donated to the Calgary Tibetan Association and the SEVA Canada Society.
Julie Wong: Handmade glass beads: Join Julie in her Art Loop studio for a glass beadmaking demonstration from 6-9 pm on First Thursday.
Looks Could Kill Art Boutique: Opening Reception of Midway Mania!: A group show celebrating the geeks, freaks, thrills and chills of the midway.
Studio C: Opening Reception of Photo 'Graphic' Arts: Artists who wanted to learn . . . photographers who wanted to mentor. A fun and courageous photo show encompassing the traditional, the modern, and the progressive.
The Flemish Monkey: Sensual Summer Sensations: new works in progress by Natalie Semmens and Larissa Johnston.
Bravado Art Studio: Go Away . . . But Come Back: new oil paintings by Danielle Bartlette.
Heinricks Studio: Buckle Mania: Here is your chance to get a new urban Stampede look, just in time for the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
