Featured image by Todd Hido, who will present a Photography Collections Talk and Book Signing at the Central Library on February 8th. Presented by The Camera Store with support from Leica.
Our festival calendar is full of artist talks, workshops, and exhibition openings that promise to inspire, educate, and connect!
An early opportunity to view the show photos and to meet the contributing artists.
You are welcome to the opening reception of What We See: Presented by Neat Film Lab & Royce Howland Print Studio - a curated collection of 14 remarkable analog photographs.
Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and connection! Explore the galleries, sip on thoughtfully curated beverages, and take part in a free drop-in art-making session in the Atrium from 5–8 PM, inspired by our current exhibitions. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
The opening party for the 2025 InFocus Photo Exhibit. Guests can enjoy the photography show with a glass of wine, and stay for the Curator talk and awards presentation that will take place at 7:30pm.
Artist in attendance. It began with a rose in the snow.
The Stock Homo opening reception will feature food, drinks (non-alcoholic) and a colourful cake that reads "It's a Great Day to be Gay!"
The opening night of Brayden Kowalczuk and David Christensen’s month-long residency at Sparrow Artspace will feature striking photographs, lively conversation, and maybe a debate or two. Please join us.
Idle Eyes Collective presents Bleeding Hearts, a Valentine's Day group photography show featuring the work of Idle Eyes' photographers.
Join the artists of MUSE 2025 at Day Club, a café-style experience at Studio 122. Connect with the artists and friends as you sit among the photos in a relaxed and creative environment.
Join the artists of MUSE 2025 at Day Club, a café-style experience at Studio 122. Connect with the artists and friends as you sit among the photos in a relaxed and creative environment.
Blending intentional camera movement (ICM) and digital pinhole photography, Wenda Salomons creates dynamic work, exploring movement and light within nature. Join her for a conversation about her process and photography for her exhibit "Flora".
Join photographer Sherry Penner for an artist talk. She'll be sharing stories from the Fabulous @40+ Project along with details of her current project, Black and White; Where Light Meets Shadow.
Artist talk with Vivek Shraya in conjunction with "Niche" at Contemporary Calgary.
Join us for a captivating presentation by one of today's most acclaimed photographers, Todd Hido! Hido’s presentation will reflect on his extensive body of awards-winning work and be followed by a book signing. Presented by The Camera Store, with support from Leica.
Han Sungpil, is an internationally celebrated artist who explores environmental issues using photography, video and through the creation of large outdoor installations.
Join artist Kyler Zeleny as he discusses his latest book – Bury Me in the Back Forty, the final chapter of his prairie trilogy. Through photos, objects, and folklore, Bury Me reimagines the narrative of the quickly fading small-town.
Stasia Schmidt, Exposure’s Emerging Photographer of the Year 2024, will reflect on her solo exhibition: Ephemerality. Presented with support from Leica and Contemporary Calgary.
Photographer Angela Boehm discusses her photobook “Minus 30”, capturing Saskatchewan snowstorms at -30°C. Learn about her creative process, publishing challenges, and collaboration with writers, designers, and printers to bring her vision to life.
Kristine Zingeler will talk about her practice and her experiences doing research and residencies at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.
Danny Luong & Louie Villanueva will discuss their journeys in photography, finding balance in creative, emotional, and financial stability. They’ll explore “the space in between” projects, transitions, and the evolving nature of artistic purpose.
Walter Phillips Gallery is pleased to present an artist talk by Karen Zalamea, recipient of the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2025.
A self portrait workshop presented by Stasia Schmidt & Leica Camera USA. Open to all women and non-binary artists of all ages. You are invited to play in a space of self-reclamation, away from the male gaze. Led by Stasia Schmidt – Exposure’s Emerging Photographer of the Year and Leica Women Foto Project Awardee, 2024.
Join Brayden Kowalczuk for a full-day workshop on large format photography. Learn techniques for photographing strangers and creating compelling images. Use an 8x10 camera, expose your own negatives, and receive scans. Limited to 8 spots. $105.
Whether you’re new to the world of flash photography or you’d like to brush up on your studio skills, this one-day hands-on intensive workshop will give you the technical & creative knowledge you need to master the art of shooting with strobe lights
This one-day carbon printing workshop covers UV exposure and developing monochrome prints using this historical process. Participants will produce two stunning prints while learning foundational skills. $150, max 4 participants.
Step into a theatrical mise-en-scène and become part of a living artwork. Join artist Milo Dlouhy for a 30-minute portrait session in an elegant but strange gallery setting. $275 includes one art photograph. Book your session at grenouille-kralik.com.
