Visual arts & new media

Visual Verse

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the group exhibition “Visual Verse” featuring the work of SPECTRA Textile Arts.

The exhibition runs July 3 - July 29, 2026, at the Calgary Public Library - Central, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta. Exhibition hours follow the library's operating schedule:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Mark your calendars! The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is returning to the streets and parks in the heart of Old Strathcona July 10-12, 2026. With more than 470 visual artists participating, patrons will find an original piece of visual art to suit any budget and taste. Wear comfortable shoes – this is a BIG, beautiful extravaganza that celebrates the creativity and talent of artists at every stage of their careers.  Art Walk provides an opportunity to meet artists, learn more about processes and materials, and take home a personal story. 

Neighbour Day Art Festival

Featuring over 3o local artists, making art from glass, to paint, to textiles, graffiti and more.
Showing what artists in our wonderful city do and how they do it.  The venue is at 3 locations in Hillhurst: Framed on Fifth ( 1209 5th Ave NW), 1st Tattoo ( 1207 5th Ave), and food trucks at Hillhurst Community Centre.