Vessna Perunovich
Shifting Shelter, (installation detail)
2017. Mixed Media
Photo credit: Jeremy Pavka

Galleries on campus

Art is everywhere at AUArts.

Our world-class gallery spaces infuse the campus with the work of professional artists and designers – provoking thought, inspiring discussion and welcoming the greater community.

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

A world-class exhibition space and flexible platform for critical enquiry and theoretical debate with a focus on visual culture. As an interface between AUArts and the broader community, IKG is the longest-running international art program in Calgary, and a vital component of the city’s cultural ecology.

Image: Mark Igloliorte, Diptychs Series. 2017. Installation view. Photo credit: Elyse Bouvier

Two viewers look at a grid of small paintings in blue and yellow tones

Marion Nicoll Gallery

The MNG hosts student-run installations, group shows and exhibitions.

Marion Nicoll Gallery

CURRENT

Karen Tam, Sea of Clouds

Karen Tam, Sea of Clouds

Sep 20 - Nov 23, 2024

Exhibitions

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Here and Now

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Here & Now

Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, Alberta

An exhibition of new AFA artworks at the Royal Alberta Museum from April 17 to September 29.

 SURVIVAL IN THE 21st CENTURY

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Survival in the 21st Century

The exhibition project SURVIVAL IN THE 21st CENTURY explores the foundations of life in the age of the polycrisis.

Grad Show 2024

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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2024

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

The exhibition is available online at auartsgrad.ca 

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday May 23, 2024
approx. 3 - 7 PM, starting immediately after the Convocation ceremony

GALLERY HOURS

In-person exhibition: May 23 - June 1, 2024

Tues, Wed, & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our Graduating Class of 2024

Events

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Karen McGinn

Virgo's Garden of Earthly Delights Opening Reception

5 to 8 p.m. 

Artist reception and talk: Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m.

Christine Klassen Gallery

CKG is thrilled to be kicking off their fall line-up with Calgary’s Karin McGinn, the artist’s premier solo show at CKG.

Brian Flynn

Opening: Who is Bridie?

See Brian Flynn's (Dip ‘92, Painting) solo show at Herringer Kiss Gallery.

Spark

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Spark Opening Receptions

Friday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. 

Ruberto Ostberg Gallery

With Thai Le Ngo and Natali Rodrigues