Exhibition Opening x FREE First Thursdays
The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 5:00-9:00 PM
Please join Contemporary Calgary in celebration of The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles, an exhibition featuring pieces from The Calgary Stampede Archives, presented in partnership with our friends from The Calgary Stampede.
This exhibition opening is presented in collaboration with FREE First Thursdays! Explore our galleries, discover YYC/LRT Free Art Thursdays, enjoy thoughtfully crafted beverages by Sugar Water Bar, international cuisines by Healthy Baby and music by DJ PressPlay.
FREE with registration.
This is an all-ages event.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
Exhibition Opening x FREE First Thursdays
The Art and Story of Stampede Saddles
Doors: 5:00 pm
Galleries Close: 9:00 pm
This event is presented in collaboration with FREE First Thursdays.
The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles
July 6 - July 30, 2023
Contemporary Calgary is pleased to present The Art & Story of Stampede Saddles.
Saddles come in many different styles, shapes and sizes. They can be practical, for hard work on the ranch, impressive works of art, and everything in between. Each has its own character and story and was manufactured by both local saddle makers like Riley & McCormick, or further afield like Hamley & Co.
These eight saddles, on loan from the Calgary Stampede Collection & Archives, represent a range of time periods and stories, from the very first Stampede in 1912 to almost the present day.
Free First Thursday Partners
YYC/LRT: Free Art Thursdays
This program is part of the YYC/LRT:Community Based Art as Community Development study. Those attending this event may choose to participate in a study exploring the role of art in community development. This would involve completing a questionnaire and including your art as data in the study. The Cojoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB22-1227). For more information please email jreiserm@ucalgary.ca.
Visit Free Art Thursdays at YYC/LRT on the first Thursday of every month
February - July, 2023
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Corner 10th St and 8th Ave SW
Sugar Water Bar
Kyo-Jean Chung started Sugar Water in 2015 as a way of exploring his love for finely crafted cocktails. He has a curiosity for powerful elixirs that percolate ideas and bring people to common ground. His knack for befriending talented people in all realms of culinary arts, mixology, and event planning helps him cultivate fresh ideas and inspired service. He has managed to find the perfect balance between friendliness, professionalism, and lightness throughout his life as an entrepreneur.
Healthy Baby
Founded and operated by Rashad Ali and Kenneth Persson, Healthy Baby is a fast and casual comfort food pop up. We’re focused on creating unpretentious and delicious sandwiches, snacks and street food right here in Calgary. Healthy Baby specializes in Trinidadian and Caribbean food, but you’ll also find us dabbling in all forms of international cuisines. You never know where Healthy Baby will be cooking from next!
DJ PressPlay
DJ PressPlay has been performing in cultural events, city festivals, and YYC night clubs for nearly a decade. His focus is dropping vinyl—keepin’ it old school—surging that delicious funk from our past! DJ PressPlay pours the hot sauce in that boogie! Come get your groove on and if you like Hot Sauce Boogie’s vibe, pick up your swag at Cabcity.ca.
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