2014-05-14

Join us May 15 for the opening reception of Emerge, which celebrates artwork by young Calgary artists in the spotlight this month as part of The 27th Annual Children’s Art Exhibition.


This exhibit explores the wonder and whimsy of Calgary’s young artists, ages 3 to 17. Their unique artwork will be shared until June 1 at Contemporary Calgary.

"Our annual exhibition provides the opportunity to showcase our young artists’ work in a gorgeous professional gallery space," says Cori Stent, Supervisor at Wildflower Arts Centre. “We never tire of seeing parents, families and the public marvel at children’s artistic ability and limitless imaginations.”

Exhibit runs until June 1

Emerge is a collection of 100+ works of art bringing together youthful imagination and creativity and transforming it into top notch works of art through mediums such as painting, cartooning, clay sculpture, pen and ink drawing, and mixed media.

All works were created at North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Art Centres.

Where:  Contemporary Calgary (formerly The Museum of Contemporary Art), 800 Macleod Trail SE
When:   Opening Reception: Thursday, May 15 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition runs: May 16 - June 1, 2014
Cost: FREE

Join our Facebook event, invite friends and see who else is attending.

For more details on The City of Calgary’s arts programs go to calgary.ca/recreation, contact 311, or pick up The City’s Spring/Summer 2014 Recreation Program Guide at any city recreation facility.

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