EXPOSURE Photography Festival at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-02-03 - 2025-03-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #4th Flr, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
EXPOSURE Photography Festival at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop is thrilled to partner once again with the Exposure Photography Festival to celebrate the vibrant photographic talent in Alberta and beyond. Our gallery spaces will host an exciting lineup of exhibitors, including:

Kirsten Aubrey + Cary Schatz, “Alive She Cried”
Alexis McKeown
Jillian Faulkner, The Best of Alberta showcase
Group exhibition from the SAIT Darkroom

The Exposure Photography Festival is an annual celebration that brings together internationally renowned photographers, alongside emerging and established local talent. Known for its inclusive and participatory spirit, the festival serves as a creative hub where photographers, curators, art lovers, and professionals converge to explore the art and craft of photography.
With over 900,000+ visits in recent years, the festival has become a cornerstone of Alberta’s thriving arts scene. Join us at cSPACE Marda Loop to experience the magic of this year’s festival, connect with Alberta’s creative community, and celebrate the power of photography.
📅 Date: February 3-March 1, 2025
📍 Location: cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
For more information, visit https://www.exposurephotofestival.com/

EXPOSURE Photography Festival at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-02-06, 2025-02-06 - 2025-03-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, #4th Flr, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
EXPOSURE Photography Festival at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop is thrilled to partner once again with the Exposure Photography Festival to celebrate the vibrant photographic talent in Alberta and beyond. Our gallery spaces will host an exciting lineup of exhibitors, including:
Level 1: “Alive, She Cried” – Collaborative Live Music Photography Straight From The Pit
Level 2: “Figuring” – Alexa McKeown
Level 3: “Best of Alberta” – Professional Photographers of Canada
Level 4: “Exposing the Darkroom” – SAIT Darkroom Group
Cubby+Cupola: “Since I’ve Moved” – Ian Gregory
The Exposure Photography Festival is an annual celebration that brings together internationally renowned photographers, alongside emerging and established local talent. Known for its inclusive and participatory spirit, the festival serves as a creative hub where photographers, curators, art lovers, and professionals converge to explore the art and craft of photography.
With over 900,000+ visits in recent years, the festival has become a cornerstone of Alberta’s thriving arts scene. Join us at cSPACE Marda Loop to experience the magic of this year’s festival, connect with Alberta’s creative community, and celebrate the power of photography.
📅 Date: February 6-March 1, 2025
📍 Location: cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
For more information, visit https://www.exposurephotofestival.com/

PPOC Best of Alberta Exhibit Opening Reception + Artist Talk
2025-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join Jillian Faulkner at cSPACE Marda Loop, Gallery Level 3, to kick off the month long gallery exhibit that features images awarded as the Best of Alberta with the Professinal Photographers of Canada(PPOC).

“During my artist talk I will explain what the PPOC Regional Image Salon is, how these spectacular images were selected to be featured and how you as a photographer can particiapte in next years Image Salon. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of these award winning images.” – Jillian Faulkner

The Best of Alberta Photography Exhibit showcases a curated collection of images by Alberta’s top professional photographers with the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). Visitors will experience a dynamic range of themes and styles, from breathtaking landscapes to intimate portraits, each captured with a level of craftsmanship and creativity that exemplifies the best in contemporary Canadian photography. Each photograph in this exhibit was part of the 2024 PPOC Alberta Regional Salon – a renowned annual competition recognizing the artistry and technical excellence of Alberta’s professional photographers within PPOC. Each image has been carefully selected by a panel of expert judges, underscoring its status as a premier representation of Alberta’s photography.
Reception + Artist Talk
February 7, 2025
Level 3 Gallery Space
5pm-7pm
Exhibition runs Feb 3-March 1, 2025.

Exhibition: Process, ArtPoint Gallery and Heritage Weavers + Spinners
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-29 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Every artist has their own way of approaching the creation of their work.
Individual creative processes are multi-layered, personal expressions – captivating both the artist during its conception and construction and the viewer once completed.
A COMBINED EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE HERITAGE WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD OF CALGARY AND ARTPOINT GALLERY AND STUDIOS SOCIETY.

Exhibition: PUSH 2025 for Emerging Artists
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: PUSH 2025 for Emerging Artists
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
May 27 – Jun 2, 2025

Join us for an exhibition from the Pentimento Collective, a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students.
ABOUT THE PENTIMENTO COLLECTIVE

“brinGING artworks by emerging artists in thE public sphere”
The Pentimento Collective is a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary. It is dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students. The Pentimento Collective’s aims are to create an artistic community that will enable artists to engage and connect with other artists and the public, while building their relevant experiences.

For tickets to opening night gala on May 27th visit:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/opening-reception-for-push-2025-emerging-artists-exhibition

Opening Reception for PUSH 2025: Emerging Artists’ Exhibition
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception for PUSH 2025: Emerging Artists’ Exhibition

Join The Pentimento Collective for an evening of art, creativity, and community on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at cSPACE Marda Loop (Level 3)!
ABOUT THE PENTIMENTO COLLECTIVE

“brinGING artworks by emerging artists in thE public sphere”
The Pentimento Collective is a student-run organization from the Department of Art and Art Histories at the University of Calgary. It is dedicated to promoting and sharing visual artworks of undergraduate students. The Pentimento Collective’s aims are to create an artistic community that will enable artists to engage and connect with other artists and the public, while building their relevant experiences.

For tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/opening-reception-for-push-2025-emerging-artists-exhibition

Midsummer Escapade
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-28 17:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Midsummer Escapade
A group exhibition presented by Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
June 30 – July 28, 2025
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Warm days and a journey of art!
Learn more at: www.artpoint.ca
Opening reception:
* July 3 from 5-8pm
Artists in the exhibition:
@simonaitchison
Janis burns
@kcopithorne_illustration
@ravenbluecreative
@foxbrenda33
@freed.erin
@night.sun.saturn
@raha.jazayeri.art
@natashafayejensen
Charlene Kroeger
@dianne_j_leong_art
Terra McDonald
@lilmolstad
@nacim.rt
@bjsosaart
@sharonthompson.ca
@dreamsplats

Exhibition: Emmène moi à Toulouse
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-02 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Exhibition: Emmène moi à Toulouse
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
August 11 – September 2, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française & L’Agence d’Attractivité de Toulouse are proud to present a special exhibition celebrating the vibrant city of Toulouse.
Known as La Ville Rose — The Pink City — for the warm hue of its brick buildings, Toulouse lies in the heart of southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Famed for its rich heritage, local gastronomy, and gentle way of life, it’s a city where history and modernity blend with elegance.
This exhibition showcases the work of photographer Rémi Deligeon, whose images capture the city’s unique charm, energy, and beauty.

Opening night reception: August 20th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

To Learn More: https://www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-on-toulouse/

Opening Reception: Emmène-moi à Toulouse
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Opening Reception: Emmène moi à Toulouse
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
August 20, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française & L’Agence d’Attractivité de Toulouse are proud to present a special exhibition celebrating the vibrant city of Toulouse.
Known as La Ville Rose — The Pink City — for the warm hue of its brick buildings, Toulouse lies in the heart of southwestern France, in the Occitanie region. Famed for its rich heritage, local gastronomy, and gentle way of life, it’s a city where history and modernity blend with elegance.
This exhibition showcases the work of photographer Rémi Deligeon, whose images capture the city’s unique charm, energy, and beauty.

Opening night reception: August 20th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

To Learn More: https://www.afcalgary.ca/culture/exhibition-on-toulouse/

Exhibition: Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
2025-09-09 - 2025-10-06 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Abstrait Liquide by Patricia Lortie
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
September 9 – October 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

The Alliance Française is delighted to host “Abstrait Liquide” by Patricia Lortie.
Her work — including installations, paintings, sculptures, and videos — explores the body’s connection to natural ecosystems, blending the real and the unconscious to reveal a poetic sensibility.
“Abstrait Liquide” is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the movement of natural water systems. Filmed above and below the surface, subtle ripples, reflections, and light guide each brushstroke. The works capture fleeting moments of water, inviting reflection on nature’s rhythms and patterns.
The exhibition will be on view from September 9 to October 6. We warmly invite you to the opening reception on September 19, where you can experience the spirit of the exhibition firsthand. Register below to join us!

Exhibition: Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
2025-10-07 - 2025-11-01 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Building Blocks by Sean Drysdale
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3
October 7 – November 1, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

Sean Drysdale returns to cSPACE with version 3 of Building Blocks, an exhibition of large images.

Artist’s Talk:
Thursday, October 16 | 5:30pm-7:45pm
In Attendance:

Wednesday, October 8 | 6-8pm
Saturday October 25 | 1-3pm
Saturday November 1 | 1-3pm
Or by arrangement

Closing Reception:
Thursday, October 30 | 5:00-7:30pm
About the Artist:
Sean Drysdale graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1984, where he studied photography. Subsequent studies in mathematics and computers at Simon Fraser University led to a career in information management.
He returned to photography as an art form in 2016. By 2023, he concluded that the world did not need another photographer. The label had always felt like a shirt occasionally worn but never entirely comfortable. Instead, he began calling himself a wanderer—a description that felt far more fitting. To Drysdale, this is a liberating and playful identity, one that frees them from unhelpful personal expectations and existential questions such as what defines a “real” photographer.

RECEPTION: Great Treasures of Gold Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
RECEPTION: Great Treasures of Gold Art Exhibition Opening Reception
cSPACE Marda Loop
Gallery Level 3 & 4
November 6, 2025 | 6:30-9:00pm
Exhibition runs: November 7-27, 2025
Come meet some of the artists and get a first look at this landmark Canadian Latter-day Saint art exhibition! The exhibition covers floors 3 and 4 of cSPACE. Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for an inspiring exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Latter-day Saint art, featuring nearly 100 original works by both living and deceased Canadian artists. This unique showcase will highlight the diverse expressions of faith and creativity within our community.

EXHIBITION: Great Treasures of Gold
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-27 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Great Treasures of Gold: A Canadian Latter-day Saint Religious Art Exhibition
cSPACE Marda Loop
Level 3 & 4
November 7 – November 27, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Opening Reception: November 6 | 6:30-9:00pm
This exhibition celebrates the rich tradition of Latter-day Saint art in Canada, featuring nearly 100 original works by both living and deceased Canadian artists. The showcase highlights the diverse expressions of faith and creativity that have emerged within the community.
The title, “Great Treasures of Gold,” is inspired by a conversation between early pioneer Charles Card and Samuel Smith, the brother of Joseph Smith, Jr. Smith recalled a prophecy made in an 1843 priesthood meeting within the Nauvoo Temple, in which it was stated that “[Canada] would never persecute the Saints as a nation. She would gather up great treasures of gold and yet we should seek refuge in her dominion.”
The phrase “Great Treasures of Gold” symbolizes not only the material wealth Canada was prophesied to gather, but also the spiritual and cultural richness accumulated over more than a century of Latter-day Saint presence in the country. This exhibition pays tribute to the enduring artistic legacy that has flourished within this land of refuge.

Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop
November 14th – 15th, 2025

MUSIC | FOOD | SHOPPING | CRAFTS
Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄 The Farmers & Makers Christmas Market is coming to cSPACE Marda Loop on November 14 & 15, 2025!
We’re so excited to bring together local farmers, artisans, and makers for a weekend of holiday shopping, delicious food, and community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and support local businesses.

November 14th: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
November 14th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
Do you have amazing products you’d like to share? If you’re a farmer, maker, or artist, apply today at:
www.farmersmakersmarket.ca/copy-of-cspace-vendor-application-2025

Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
2025-11-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2T 6T7, Canada
Farmers & Makers Christmas Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
cSPACE Marda Loop
November 14th – 15th, 2025

MUSIC | FOOD | SHOPPING | CRAFTS
Get ready for some festive fun! 🎄 The Farmers & Makers Christmas Market is coming to cSPACE Marda Loop on November 14 & 15, 2025!
We’re so excited to bring together local farmers, artisans, and makers for a weekend of holiday shopping, delicious food, and community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and support local businesses.

November 14th: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
November 15th: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
Do you have amazing products you’d like to share? If you’re a farmer, maker, or artist, apply today at:
www.farmersmakersmarket.ca/copy-of-cspace-vendor-application-2025
