Worst museum I've ever visited. I'll admit, I'm a skeptic when it comes to contemporary art to…read morebegin with, but from the jump, this experience sucked. Signage wasn't clear as a visitor following directions from gps. We felt lost in the parking lot, and it took a while to figure out that the entrance faced the street that was a haul from available parking in the big parking lot. Signage was minimal and not oriented for anyone arriving in a car. The building is confusing AF. The video installation exhibit: blah. The other couple exhibits: meh. The flow of the building: ugh. Left here pissed off that we wasted time and money stopping here.

January 23, 2020 is the Grand Opening of the Contemporary Calgary. The Calgary City Mayor Nenshi…read moreand City Councils all showed up to the event. They went so extreme and invited 1400 guests to the event and I was one of the guests. Admission is free on the Grand Opening Day. Going forward admission will be $10 for the day per person and if you like you could purchase an annual membership for $20. Contemporary Calgary call themselves as a Planetarium. It is something Calgarian lacked. I walked around this giant complex that is made out of concrete and I feel it has more contemporary arts/paintings than items or artworks associated to the sun and moon or outerspace. I don't know if this is a real planetarium. The biggest and most appealing artwork that they have at the Contemporary Calgary right now is the Museum of the Moon - by Luke Jerram. This is a temporary exhibit/artwork. The artwork inside this museum doesn't interests me too much other than the Museum of the Moon. I mean overall, it is a good addition to Calgary. I am sure I will be back if they add more to the exhibit. Right now part of the museum or halls are left empty. PS: It is like a maze inside.

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.

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!

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!

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...

Had a meeting the other day to view this space as an events space and man did it blow me away. Set…read morein the heart of downtown, this 100 year old historic building still conveys its original pride in its golden leaf mouldings, the original theatre ceiling and original walls. Most of the architecture has been updated and the lobby area houses the sexy and sultry Velvet Restaurant. The main theatre is a jaw dropping thing to experience, from the catwalk you see an expansive area with rolling seats that can be set up as a classic theatre formation or can be set up against all four walls with the stage in the center. The hardwood floor is rich and dark and the brick wall is an interesting urban feel which could house really unique staging. The theatre was renovated by theatre diehard loyalists and you can tell the dedication that has been put into this venue as everything is so well taken care of. There is a killer mezzanine area, with a bar that presently has been popular for wine and scotch tasting events. The only criticism I would have is because of all the historic restoration they are not so open to hosting youth events there but it is understandable considering the fine details of the architecture. All in all the place is a superb location and akin to theatre spaces I have seen in New York City and Toronto, but it's not its grandness is all right here in Calgary.

A friend gave me tickets to a Charlie Chaplin event called Modern Times. People were decked out in…read more1920s outfits, drinking cocktails, and the amazing beauty of this old gem. They had Juno winning musicians masterfully creating the sound for this old film. I was blown away by the beauty and history of this theatre! I have since attended several events and loved them all. This theatre has heart and soul and artists to run it. It's an incredible space with more history and nooks and crannies that any other joint in our FINE City! Heading to their showing of The Princess Bride tonight, pass the popcorn. ;)

Go on a Wednesday for the art battle! SERIOUSLY .... if you are looking to get new art for your…read moreplace, or if you just want to come and flex your creativity, come out. You can make art and then auction it off at the end of the night if you so desire, or you can watch the art being made and then try to purchase your favorite pieces in the auction. For the art battle they spin a wheel and themes are giving, there is an emcee for the evening letting you know what the themes are and how the night will progress, after that the artists are off, occupying every space of the venue, on the floor, couches, against the walls and in the summer spilling out into the streets.... you get to watch as an observer, and go and have conversations with the artists and see whats happening. Then 2 hours later the auction starts.... so if there was a piece that caught your eye stick around. You can sometimes get pieces that would normally sell for thousands of dollars for under $100, and its guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind. And who doesn't like to support local artists and businesses.... 1/2 of the money collected goes direct to the artist, the other half goes to the venue so they can continue to have such nifty events. Usually all the artwork that is up on the walls is for sale too, and it changes frequently, so if nothing caught your eye that time, don't be afraid to go back. All ages are welcome, and many kids create and auction off art as well. Its a totally different date night, maybe work on a piece together, and if you choose auction it off and buy a bottle of wine after! The only downside is the lack of snacks and beverages for those observing, but there is a convenience store just around the corner!

Anyone even remotely interested in creating art needs to know about Rumble House. I paid my first…read morevisit this week Wed. I chatted with the founders who are f/t art teachers, met other artists (all ages and walks of life) and watched them create stuff. Donated art supplies are available for those who have nothing or need something they don't have. Every Wed. is a free drop-in night with three themes chosen (as mentioned in the previous review) if you as the artist want to use them. After 2hrs, you can put your piece up for auction if you're proud of what you made. Within the first hour the place was packed and people were sitting on the floor. If you're not a proclaimed visual artist like me but want to hang out in an interesting and inspiring place, you can bring whatever art project you're working on and just do that. No need to participate using the themes or include your material in the auction. I don't like the use of "art battle" because it's really not that at all. This is not a competitive environment whatsoever and everyone just does their own thing. You can just be a visitor too. Rich Theroux (founder) said that if at least one new person shows up every week they may be able to keep this place alive long-term. There were ten newbies this week Wed, including me. Thursday nights is drop-in figure drawing with a live model for a $10 fee. I'll be back for sure with a sketchbook in hand. I saw some pretty incredible art being made and even just showing up at 9pm for the Wed. auction could get you some pretty sweet original art for a good price. Bring water or something else to drink and snack food if you think you'll be hungry. I had zero expectation that I'd be served anything and there just so happened to be coffee and donuts on hand until they ran out. The Rumble House founders are extremely friendly and generous people who are already doing enough to serve the community in bigger ways.

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.