EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Contemporary Calgary offers a range of educational programs for children and youth. Join us for a weekend afternoon of family fun or visit us on a field trip with your school. Our exhibitions change frequently, so there’s always something new to see or do.
Children of all ages are welcome, although most of our programs are designed for people aged 5 years and older.
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School Tours and Field Trips
We are happy to welcome your class into our space! We have a range of options to suit your needs, from facilitated tours and hands-on art activities to self-guided field trips. We can accommodate students from kindergarten to the post-secondary level.
Please note that some of our exhibitions may contain mature content, such as nudity, violence or other. If this could be a concern, kindly let us know. If you'd prefer to view the exhibition in advance of your scheduled tour, we would be happy to accommodate that request.
If you are interested in booking a trip, please click the button below to complete the booking from.
Installation view, Paola Pivi: Come check it out. October 3, 2024 - March 2, 2025, Contemporary Calgary. Photo by Victoria Cimolini.
Weekend Programs: Contemporary Kids
Thanks to significant support from TD Bank, we are able to offer free children’s programming on most Sunday afternoons. Contemporary Kids usually involves a tour of an exhibition, followed by a hands-on art-making session led by our TD Educational Coordinator or our TD Educational Facilitators. The activities are suitable for children aged 5 to 12. Each participant must be accompanied by a guardian.
Check out our upcoming programs below!
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
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Upcoming Programs
Program Archive
Campus Calgary/Open Minds
We are proud to partner with Campus Calgary/ Open Minds as a pilot site for 2025!
Campus Calgary/ Open Minds is an immersive learning experience that brings the classroom into the community for a full week. Programming is tailored to the unique needs of each class. We hope to ramp up our capacity with this program soon. Stay tuned for details.
Community Events
We want young folks to feel comfortable when they come for a visit! You’ll find our educators at an art table at most of our community events, including Free First Thursdays and our pancake breakfast. Stop by and say hello!
Volunteers
We are grateful for the efforts of our dedicated educational volunteers! All volunteer positions are currently full. Please check our Opportunities Page for other options.
Corporate Sponsors
Public Funders
