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.

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.

I've only been to the Esker Foundation Contemporary Art Gallery twice but it's one of my favourite…read moreart galleries/exhibition spaces in the city! It's a beautiful place that easily accommodates both large & small scale artwork. It also regularly features pieces of various mediums including sculpture, painting, photography, interactive exhibits, film & any combination of the above. I've yet to see a live performance piece there, though they do seem to have the capacity for it. The Esker also features talks by artists, family art events & kid focused hands on art lessons! You'll have to register via their site but they are entirely free! It's also FREE for regular visits! As an extra bonus, they have nice longer hours, especially on Thursdays & Fridays, when they're open till 8pm. The place is clean & modern. There's some beautiful architectural elements to the interior without imposing on the features works. There's also a nice sitting area with a fantastic view of downtown if you just want a nice break. The only negative about the space is that the main revolving door is a little too seamless! Meaning: the actual openings to come in and out look way too similar to the glass panels! If you're not touching the glass walls or you're not paying attention (eg: you're talking to a friend or your phone just rang, etc) you can actually miss the opening & have to do the turn again! It's embarrassing, believe me! :( Other than the main door this is one amazing space! I love this place very much, please check it out sometime, or catch one of their talks. Those can get a bit crowded even with registration, so go early! Have fun & fill up on some amazing works of art!

From the owner: Contemporary Art Gallery Public Programs…read moreFREE Admission and Parking

You know you're an adult when your artwork comes from places that don't also sell meatballs. I hit…read morethat milestone a couple of years ago when I bought a piece from one of the artists at GFA. I probably stop into this gallery 3 or 4 times a year to drool over art that I would like to buy, but can't seem to justify buying when I have so many other exciting things to spend money on, like snow tires or property tax. Or that cream that's supposed to get rid of those dark circles under your eyes. Even though I'm not able to purchase as often as I would like, every visit to the gallery is enjoyable. The staff are knowledgable and friendly. Artist shows that I have attended are always a good time, usually filled with interesting people, nibblies and wine, and again, the great staff. I'm on GFA's mailing list and receive emails from them notifying me of new artwork or events at the gallery and unlike other commercial emails that are sent too frequently or don't provide valuable info, GFA has achieved that perfect balance of keeping me informed without annoying the crap out of me. I will definitely be buying from this artist again, but I also like the style of many of the other artists that GFA represents. Yes, art is subjective and what I like may not be your thing. However, good customer service and friendly staff are critical to any business, and GFA gets it. 5/30

From the owner: Located in Calgary, AB Gibson Fine Art is a gallery that represents over 35 highly refined…read moreemerging, mid-career and established Canadian artists. Gibson Fine Art is also a full-service art consulting firm with resources for acquisitions of all media and price range. We offer extensive expertise in art and art design, thus enabling customized solutions for projects of every size and scale.

Beautiful and wide selection of art. Especially landscape art. Some prices are quite reasonable…read more Worth a stop. In Down town Calgary.

very nice and quality art is sold here,western art and contemporary art mixed but set nicely so you…read morecan appreciate both..Nicely decorated and spacious enough to stand back and enjoy with your eyes the fine works.Ive been to many galleries in the US and this one is as good.The staff are friendly and appreciate conversation and questions..They are also looking to add artists which is nice too..very nice place to visit...

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.

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.

I am extremely pleased with the art, quality and transaction with Alex. A little back story…read more.. while living in San Diego, I learned about Peter Lik after visiting one of his studios in La Jolla. The style and work was incredible, but the prices were outrageous... More than that however I did not personally connect with any of his pieces. I knew that I wanted this style artwork and I also wanted a piece that represented San Diego to me. While searching google for hours, I stumbled upon Alex's ebay page. I found an incredible piece taken on the shores of San Diego that really spoke to me. While the price was reasonable compared to PL's, it was still expensive relatively speaking and since the gallery is in Canada and I'm in the US, it made me very nervous to make this transaction. I looked to yelp and saw very few reviews, so I reached out to Alex directly. He was VERY responsive and sent me mock ups of how the piece would look on the wall. I also gave him measurements of the space and he customized the dimensions of the piece. I felt much more comfortable at that point and decided to order. Much to my surprise, the piece made it to Illinois 4 days after ordering! It came in a custom crate and was packed impeccably. I could not be more pleased! This piece is the centerpiece of our home.

I couldn't be happier with the beauty and quality of the piece I got from Alex. He packs his…read morepieces amazingly! It just so happened that Fed Ex dropped something heavy onto my print so it came damaged. I declined delivery and was thoroughly bummed. I called Alex immediately and told him of situation. Within a few days he sent me a new print. Unbelievable! He is so professional, understanding and really good at what he does! It was a true pleasure doing business with him. His photos are amazing and really fairly priced. Peter Lik ain't got nothing on Alex! Thanks Alex!

I recently had an excellent experience with Wallace Galleries in Calgary. I was seeking advice and…read morethey were exceptionally helpful and responded to numerous emails without hesitation. Great customer service, which also demonstrated their knowledge of the art world, was so appreciated. Susan Duncan

From the owner: Wallace Galleries Ltd is a contemporary fine art gallery located in downtown Calgary…read more We proudly represent a variety of painters, printmakers, ceramicists, and sculptors whose work presents exceptional quality and value. Many of our artists are well-known, some are mid-career and others are notable up-and-comers. This interesting mix of talents ensures an exciting and wide-ranging selection of art in terms of both style and price. We provide the following services: Fine Art Consultation, Appraisals, Approvals, corporate consultation and leasing services, Lay-Away and Gift Registry, shipping, placement, and installation of art, living with art tips, & consignment re-sales (select).