Each year, members of the Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) organize a gallery hop where attendees can enjoy special programming at their local commercial art galleries. This year is no exception: nine different galleries in Calgary have coordinated talks by artists, curators and guests at different times throughout the day. They have specifically timed the programming so that guests can plan to see each and every special event throughout the day.
Below are the times, locations and programming details for what to expect on the 2019 ADAC Calgary Gallery Hop. The motto for this year’s hop is “Trust the Experts” — accordingly, these descriptions have been left minimal. You’ll have to show up to learn more!
All artworks, photographs and credit details provided by the respective galleries.
Herringer Kiss Gallery, 11 a.m.
Blake Senini discusses his exhibition “Dear Nevermore.” This show closes on June 1.
VivianeArt, 11:45 a.m.
ACRYLIC AND PENCIL ON CANVAS, 53” x 55”
Viviane Mehr gives a curator’s talk on Julie Beugin‘s “Soft Obstacles.” This show closes on May 18.
TrépanierBaer Gallery, 12:30 p.m.
Sarah Todd gives a curator’s talk on Ryan Sluggett‘s “Lifestyle Battles.” This show closes on June 1.
Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, 1:15 p.m.
Helen Zenith gives a curator’s talk on Alex Katz‘s “Coca-Cola Girls.” This show closes on June 22.
Paul Kuhn Gallery, 2 p.m.
WWII – Number 8, 2019
Oil on canvas, 72 x 72″
Aaron Sidorenko discusses his exhibition “Group Of One, PART 1.” This show closes on June 1.
Wallace Galleries, 2:45 p.m.
R: Steve Mennie, “Untitled #5465,” 48″ x 36,” mixed media on wood panel
A video of Steve Menni discussing his exhibition “Reasonable Facsimiles & Unintended Consequences” will be screened. This show closes on May 22.
Loch Gallery, 3:30 p.m.
Author Lisa Christensen will discuss artist Walter J. Phillips and offer a sneak peek at her forthcoming book, Truth and Beauty in the Canadian Rockies: An Explorer’s Guide to the Art of Walter J.Phillips. Loch Gallery has a substantial collection of Phillips’s work in its collection. Note: Loch Gallery has recently moved.
Masters Gallery, 4:15 p.m.
Samurai, 2019
oil and acrylic on board
36×36 in.
Chris Flodberg will discuss his series “Objects.” This show closes on May 24.
Jarvis Hall Gallery, 5 p.m.
Graphic, tape, and gesso on paper
24 x 18 in.
2019/2019
Shannon Norberg gives a curator’s talk on Martin Bennett‘s “When I Can No Longer Lay Waste To What Is Already Ruined: Part One – These Things Happen.” This show closes on June 15.