Visual arts & new media

The University of Calgary Drama Division

in the School of Creative and Performing Arts is proud to present

THE ELEVATOR PROJECT

March 19 to March 21

Hop on the Artbus and discover the creative side of downtown! ArtBus is a free, all-ages, one-day event that takes riders across downtown Edmonton to galleries and artist-run centres via special ETS buses. On Saturday, March 21st, hop on at any designated Art Stop across downtown Edmonton to experience art, get creative with hands-on activities, and shop local. These free ArtBuses will run in a continuous loop between 9 participating galleries for an easy way to connect people and art downtown. 

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 & 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.