Visual arts & new media

Please join us at the opening party to celebrate the presentation of Charlene Johnson’s newest exhibition Beneath the Petals!

Charlene Johnson is an Edmonton-based Canadian visual artist whose painting practice explores belonging, identity, and emotional connection through portraiture, abstraction, and landscape. Working across these interconnected forms, she creates paintings that examine the relationship between people, place, and the stories we carry, inviting moments of reflection, recognition, and quiet contemplation.

Contemporary Calgary is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Charitable Casino Fundraiser at Cowboys Casino on October 20th and 21st. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this important fundraising event a success!

Charitable casinos are one of Contemporary Calgary’s most significant fundraising opportunities. The funds raised directly support our exhibitions, educational programming, community events, workshops and other initiatives that connect our community with contemporary art.

Volunteer Roles

Young Canada Works (YCW) in Heritage Organizations
Position length: Casual, 30 weeks, September 7, 2026 to March 31, 2027 
Compensation: MSU Band B (Steps 1-8): $20.640 - $30.029 per hour
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Eligibility: Recent graduates, YCW eligibility requirements (see below)

As a Nigerian-born, Canadian-raised, only daughter of 4, this exhibition works to capture Chidera Uzoka’s journey of rediscovering her Nigerian roots. Many of the pieces are not only a celebration of the culture that she is slowly uncovering, but it is a juxtaposition of her experiences here versus her cultural heritage back home.

The exhibition will create a welcoming space for all attendees to enjoy and engage with the community. It will feature performances from other artists, interactive activities, as well as Nigerian cuisine!

Join us on July 18th for a free community celebration featuring the unveiling of four new murals by Harvey Nichol, Siwon Kang, David Park, and TWEAK.

Enjoy an evening of live music from DJs sleepy&small, DJ Sikwiddit, FRVNZ, and HAIZAY, along with food, drinks, and local vendors; Alcove Centre for the Arts and Like New Vintage. 

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of art, music, and celebration.