Master's Gallery sits gallantly on the corner of 21st and 4th St. And unlike other galleries that…read morecan be intimidating, warm staff actually welcomes you as soon as you enter this gallery. Both floors of MG feature some of the best art that Canada has to offer. The gallery is well laid out, pieces are well curated and there is a specific room dedicated solely to the thirty year history of the gallery featuring a 150 year span of the best pieces of MG's past. Well lit and spacious, a Fafard colt sculpture is in plain view in the far corner of one of the rooms. Amazing! Joe Fafard is a world renowned Saskatchewan artist who recently showed at the Glenbow Museum just last year and now a lucky Calgarian can actually purchase one of his pieces here. MG is one of the oldest galleries in the city and is unique in that it carries both historical and modern pieces. Their mandate is making gallery visiting fun, they encourage you to simply come in and look around. One of the nicest perks about MG is once you are set on a piece, MG will let you take it home for a trial run, and once you have purchased a piece and have outgrown it you are welcome to take it back to MG and trade it for another one. For this reason MG has a steady cliental base here in Calgary because they ensure that your art purchases coincide with the money that you have available and the pieces that are purchased are of value.

So far ... I'm not a buyer of Art. However, I frequent Art Galleries whenever I have an extra 20…read moreminutes ... and I'm strolling on the street and I find one. Masters is wonderful. It is located on a beautiful SW corner is trendy Mission. The staff are friendly, welcoming ... and if you are lucky & timing is right ... you might get a cookie or cup of tea.

Came here and saw their Badlands Space Odyssey exhibit during Nuit Blanche. That's not the proper…read moretitle, but it's how the film of a turntable in playing ominous music in the Alberta Badlands was described. The lady working the Nuit Blanche shift was kind enough and very informative, but the exhibit and set-up left me ambivalent. Lots of potential, but all I felt was posturing and pretense. Also, the ominous music could be heard in the bathroom next door, and made washing my hands a Silent Hill experience. I would be curious to see what this gallery has to offer over the next few months.

The New Gallery is one of Calgary's oldest artist-run centres. What that means is that artists are…read morethe programmer, the director and some even make up the board of directors. The gallery genuinely appreciates and supports art and artists, including and maybe especially art students. I love the way they transform the gallery for each show, often featuring mixed media exhibitions and on creating a real experience. To walk in is to be immersed in the gallery. When I'm in Eau Claire Mall, I often see people peering in through the glass, and then deciding not to go in. The art can be kind of avant-garde, so I think there is this misapprehension that you should only go in if you can appreciate it. But the thing is, they love art so much that they want to share it. They are so happy when people come in, and answer questions with passion and without pretension. They are actually very inclusive, and love to talk about and help people understand the exhibitions. So the next time you walk by the New Gallery in Eau Claire Market, go in and say hi, and enjoy some great art.

The most impressive collection of art and paintings I've ever seen in a store inside a mall in…read moreCalgary. These guys have got everything from Michael Godard to Thomas Kinkade. Their paintings are beautifully displayed and the store is big enough so that you're not bumping into other customers. The selection is extremely impressive - I haven't seen so many Michael Godard paintings in one place since having seen an art gallery in Vegas! I was thoroughly impressed by their selection and their space.

Beware. These are all reproductions made to look like more than they are. Just go buy a poster and…read moreput an expensive frame on it. This stuff is no different. Hugely overpriced!

It was great to be able to visit the Art Gallery because they have a late night once a month - on…read moreThursdays, they stay open past business hours so that those of us who have to work during the day can visit. Excellent and thank you. But that said, I have to admit that I wasn't super impressed. Maybe it's because I had a high expectation or maybe it's because there just isn't that much art here. Only a couple of exhibits and while they were interesting, they weren't all that.

For an art gallery carrying the name of our city, I hardly ever go here…read more In fact, I've actually been to more wine and cheese style fundraisers here than I have to see art. Because they seem to do more promo for those than their exhibitions. I've seen a couple of stand-outs over the years, the most recent being Judy Chicago, but AGOC doesn't seem to do ANY marketing for what's coming through. The AGOC is agreat space and is right on Stephen Ave, but unless I check their website, I (and many more like me) don't have much of an idea as to what's being exhibited and in turn, no reason to go.

HIDDEN MUSICAL GEM IN PLAIN SIGHT…read more Wow! We had a fantastic time at Studio Bell, home to the National Music Centre and the Canadian Music Halls of Fame. Studio Bell is much more than a museum and describes itself as a "hub for music, innovation and cultural discovery in Canada." Housed in a breathtaking modern architectural wonder, Studio Bell's collection includes instruments ranging from harmonicas to huge organ pipes, music memorabilia and artifacts, early keyboards and other electronic gear and gorgeous stage costumes. Among the instruments we saw on display was the upright piano used by Elton John to compose many of his early hits. Studio Bell houses four Music Halls of Fame - the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and the Quebec Music Hall of Fame. We enjoyed the newest exhibit honoring Nelly Furtado, the 2026 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee. Everyone - but especially musicians - can easily spend hours at Studio Bell. There are many interactive exhibits that let you pop on headphones and play actual instruments alongside a video. It was fun stepping inside a vocal booth and hearing myself sing really badly off-key :o) Admission is $24.50 Adults and $19.50 Seniors (Wednesday free for seniors). We wish we had known about the Greatest Hits Tour ($12 Adults/$8 Senior) and the Backstage Tour ($16 Adults/$12 Seniors) that would have given us more insight into the museum's many treasures.

Absolutely spectacular walk through the history of Canadian music. This is a must see if you're…read morevisiting Calgary. For lovers of music this is like heaven. 5 stars!

This would be one of the less stimulating galleries I've entered based on the current exhibition on…read morethe main floor, but the most captivating part of my visit was when I spent time in the lower level. Take a walk downstairs and not only will you find a variety of interesting art, but also a very chatty and knowledgeable man who will make your visit something to talk about. I heard some interesting stories and was educated about a variety of artists including Raymond Theriault. One of his pieces was pulled from the back for my friend and I to see to enhance our learning. This interactive experience made my first stop to The Collectors' Gallery worthwhile.

We have bought many works of art at the Collector's. It is a great gallery in Inglewood. A real…read moretreasure.

It was my first time to attend Global Fest. I really don't know about it, not until one of my…read moreoffice mates asked if we are going. In GlobalFest, you'll see different food stalls representing various countries. Yes, I basically went there because I heard there's going to be a lot of food! For your convenience, tickets can also be purchased from CO-OP, First Calgary Financial, London Drugs, Chinook Financial, and Marlborough mall. There were several gates to enter the event. Security was really tight because police started blocking roads as early as 6pm. Parking fees will range from $10-$20 (depends on the distance of the parking area to the main ground). If you're planning to attend the event I suggest bringing a bug spray (not unless you're willing to be sprayed by natural bug repellant which cost $10) with you as well as folding chairs or outdoor blankets. Think of it as if you're going to a camp site but not to have bonfire but to watch fireworks Overall, it was a nice experience!

We got the VIP.experience which was disappointing. There was truly no real benefit to paying the…read moreextra money for his experience. We even had to leave the VIP area for cheaper beer. The lines were as expected the parking and ubering in was a nightmare. The email they send you with your tickets told you exactly where the drop.off was and the security wouldn't let.them in there. Unfortunatly there was no drone show which we were looking forward to. I wouldn't spend the money for VIP again but the fireworks show was nice.

Great festival combining science and art for Children and adults alike going on this weekend.read more

So fun, Amanda V. And I really enjoyed this art and science show mash up. Thousands of people and…read morehundreds of things to see. music, fire, light shows, sculptures! Just a really good time .