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National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2026 Spring International Online Exhibition
The National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991
Application Dates: January 12, 2026 to April 6, 2026 at midnight Pacific Time
To Be: 2D & 3D
To Be : 2D & 3 D is a new art exhibition at Framed on Fifth celebrating the work of two exceptional contemporary local artists. Experience the vibrant, abstract paintings of Kat Lakeman painter, alive with bold colour and layered rice paper collage that create rich texture and movement. The 3-D portion, Gordon Pengilly brings an intimate collection of clay sculptures—small-scale works exploring abstract figurative forms and pure abstraction with quiet strength and presence. The show runs from March 3 – 28. Join us for the art reception Friday March 6 from6:30 – 9:00pm.
Visual Arts Thematic - On Other Archives
Overview
Working with institutional, personal, fictional and/or speculative archives, participants are invited to think critically about the archive as a method or 'technology' for re-storying social and cultural narratives. Themes may include, but are not limited to: familial/ancestral lineages and cultural inheritance, oral histories, micro-histories, absence, amnesia, re-memory.
Emerging Artists Unleashed: 2026
The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present our annual exhibition “Emerging Artists Unleashed: 2026” featuring the work of Alberta undergraduate students: Charlee Craggs (Undergrad Scholarship winner), Carolina Gonzalez, Aleanna Mau, Victor Matthews, and Karly Zouppas.
This exhibition celebrates the diversity of undergraduate students enrolled in a Fine Arts program at a secondary institution within Alberta.
The exhibition runs March 5, 2026 – May 12, 2026, at the ASA Art Gallery, #222, 1235 – 26 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta.
Liminal Space
The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the group exhibition “Liminal Space” featuring the work of the Uncommon Art Collective: Dixie Baum, Christiane Haberl, Lindsay Nichols, Sheila Rowe and Patricia Salat.
“The Uncommon Art Collective is a group of 5 Calgary area artists dedicated to expressing personal truth through their work. They are not bound by representational ideas but are rather inspired by them.
Spring Sketch Night - At The Carrot
Sketch Night at the Carrot - March 31
Looking for a supportive space to create art? Mingle with like-minded artists for a spring-themed sketching session where you can work on projects, discuss new ideas, and unleash your creativity. Don’t forget to bring your own supplies and get ready to dive into the world of art with us!
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
Admission by donation!
Métis Beading Workshop
Métis Beading Workshop
Learn the basics of Métis Flower Beadwork and how to bead a Prairie Rose with Métis artist Connie Kulhavy. Discover the significance of this unique art form and take home your own beaded Prairie Rose.
$40 per person. Limited Spots! Register today! | All skill levels welcome. Ages 16+.
Scholarships Available - Call 780 471-1580
Register here
Art Hive Open Craft Studio
10:00 am-11:30 am; March 7 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot!
The Carrot Visual Arts Gallery - The Understory: Gail Praharenka-Gowrie
Visual Arts Gallery - March | The Understory: Gail Praharenka-Gowrie
Gallery Exhibition Date: March, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
You are warmly invited to the opening reception of the March Visual Arts Gallery: The Understudy, featuring the works of Gail Praharenka-Gowrie.