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Nick Rooney's Important Commission for TC Energy
CONGRATULATIONS TO NICK ROONEY!
We are thrilled to announce the completion of Nick Rooney’s latest project—a collection of twenty-six stunning paintings commissioned by TC Energy.
This incredible collection is displayed on the newest floor at TC Energy Tower in Calgary. The workspace was designed
Art As A Defense Against Death And Personal Loss: Ben Woolfitt’s Alchemical Drawings - Article by Donald Kuspit
We are excited to share the article by Donald Kuspit in Whitehot magazine which investigates the drawing practice of Ben Woolfitt!
From Leighton to Kerr: A Chronology of Art in Calgary
Alfred Crocker Leighton can be considered the grandfather of Alberta art as we know it today. An Englishman drawn to the Canadian west by a sense of adventure, and a commission from the Canadian Pacific Railway, he ended up staying here
Exploring with Doris McCarthy
Born in Calgary, Alberta in 1910, Doris McCarthy grew up in Toronto and studied at the Ontario College of Art under Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald, and J.W. Beatty. After graduating with honours in 1930, McCarthy began actively exhibiting work, and in
The study for John Brocke's masterpiece—Epoch
This is the study for John Brocke's acclaimed painting—Epoch—which is considered to be Brocke's masterpiece. In my opinion Epoch is a national treasure. Robert Fulford wrote, "[...]Epoch depicts four men and four horses trudging through a forest that might be medieval if there
Barry McCarthy and John Connon exhibition "Quiet Moments" opening at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Discover the wonder of the Elora Gorge in Quiet Moments, a new exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives. On display from January 12 until March 12, the exhibit features the work of two renowned Elora residents: watercolourist and oil painter