5th Annual Winter Art Stroll
Tis a new year for art! Join us from January 15-17 for the 5th Annual Winter Art Stroll presented in conjunction with The Triangle Gallery, with live music by The Rick Climans Jazz Group, exhibitions, artist talks and much more! This year's theme, Beyond Minimalism explores new directions and concepts in Post-Minimal Canadian art and design and engages the ...
Next First Thursday Event is February 5
Join us for First Thursday Febraury 5th from 5-9 pm with live Flamenco, the 2009 Calgary/Banff Exposure Photography Festival, exhibition openings and much more. Admission is free. UPPER LEVELINFLUX Jewellery Gallery: Geometrics: Constructivism and Post Structuralism.Collage Gallery: It's a Girl Thing: New jewellery designs by glass artist, Mariana Sniekzek. On...
First Thursday December 4th
Join us for some festive cheer, live music by Amy Thiessen, creative gift giving, Adorn the Tree community fundraiser, exhibition openings, including Douglas Kirkland's famed Marilyn photographs and much more, all free!LOWER LEVELMy ‘Escape’ Art: Giftrageous: Unique gifts by Melody Germain.Looks Could Kill Art Boutique: You Shouldn’t Have… But I&...
Shopping Night Event
Art Central's Shopping Night Event, on Thursday November 20 from 5-8 pm is the perfect evening for creative gift-giving. Live music by Quintessence Winds, give-aways, giftwrapping, handmade tree ornaments and up to 40% off at select shops. Join us for some creative festive cheer!Select galleries, studios and shops will be open until 8pm on Thursdays in November and Decem...
Over 50 Artist Studios, Galleries & Cafes
Art Central is a visual art complex at the corner of Centre Street and 7th Avenue in downtown Calgary. Art Central has undergone a complete renovation in order to accomodate 57 individual spaces for studios, art galleries, arty boutiques and related services, as well as a restaurant and café to serve the complex. Art Central opened in November 2004.
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Gift Certificates
Art Central Gift Certificates are redeemable at any one gallery, studio, or shop. Pick one up at AXIS Contemporary Art on the main level, call 262.3356 or rob@artcentral.ca
Location
Art Central is located at the corner of 7th Ave SW and Centre Street in downtown Calgary (kitty corner from the Hyatt) 100 – 7th Ave SW
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Hours
The building is open daily from 7am-7pm. Please check the individual galleries, studios, and shops for their hours. The First Thursday of every month, all are open until 9pm in the evening.
Parking
Street Parking is available on Centre Street between 5th Ave SW and 9th Ave SW with the new ParkPlus System. If you have a small vehicle like a mini or motorcycle you pay 25% less!
Parking is FREE on Stephen Avenue after 6pm.
James Short Parkade
112 – 5 Avenue SW OR 115 – 4 Avenue SW
$2 Evenings everyday starting at 4pm; $2 Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Telus Convention Centre
Entrance on Macleod Trail South between 8th Ave & 7th Ave
Evening Rates ($4) start at 4pm
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