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  • Gallery Reception: Rebus Plates for our Times/Assiettes Rebus pour temps qui Courent

    Alberta Craft Gallery at cSPACE 1721 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Join us Alberta Craft Council at cSPACE for an afternoon of art, ideas, and community with Rebus Plates for Our Times / Assiettes Rébus pour Les Temps Qui Courent.

    Begin your visit on Level 4 in the RGO Treehouse with a thought-provoking craft talk, Pictorial Puns: Rebus Plates for Our Times, presented by craft historian Dr. Jennifer Salahub. This engaging talk explores the rich history of rebus imagery—visual riddles that combine pictures and letters to convey layered meanings—and their evolution from 19th-century French ceramic traditions into contemporary artistic practice.

    Following the talk, head down to the Alberta Craft Gallery on Level 2 for the artist reception, where you can experience the exhibition firsthand and connect with the work in a welcoming, social setting.

    Rooted in a historical tradition popularized by makers such as the Faïencerie de Gien in France, rebus plates once conveyed everything from moral lessons to political commentary. This contemporary exhibition revisits and reimagines that form, offering fresh perspectives on the complexities of our current moment.

    Featuring work by Montréal-born, Calgary-based artist and Professor Emerita Mireille Perron—founder of the Laboratory of Feminist Pataphysics—this exhibition reflects a playful yet critical approach to art, craft, and social discourse.

    We’re proud to host this free, public event at cSPACE. Everyone is welcome to attend and experience the creativity and conversation unfolding within our community.

    This exhibition is generously supported by Alliance Française.

  • Event: Frontenac House Poetry 25th Anniversary Spring Event

    cSPACE Marda Loop – RGO Treehouse Suite #475

    This spring, we’re excited to host a special evening celebrating poetry, storytelling, and independent publishing with the Frontenac House Poetry 25th Anniversary Spring Event.

    Taking place in the RGO Treehouse on Level 4, this anniversary celebration brings together readers, writers, and poetry lovers for an engaging night of live readings and conversation. The event will feature the launch of A Single Syllable of Wild, the newest book by Angella Waldie.

    Waldie will be joined by fellow authors Skyler Key, author of Transcribing Meowlight and There’s Magic Here Too, and Bruce Hunter, author of In the Bear’s House, for an evening that highlights a diversity of voices and poetic styles.

    Founded in southern Alberta, Frontenac House has spent 25 years championing bold and boundary-pushing poetry from across Canada. This milestone event reflects that legacy while offering audiences a chance to connect directly with contemporary writers and their work.

    The event takes place on April 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the RGO Treehouse (Level 4) at cSPACE Marda Loop. For those who can’t attend in person, the celebration will also be live-streamed via Facebook Live.

    We’re delighted to provide the space for this vibrant literary gathering at cSPACE, where creativity and community come together.

  • Event: Final Exhibition & Time Capsule Celebration | The Working Mother Experience

    Gallery Reception: The Working Mother Experience LIVE

    cSPACE Marda Loop
    Studio Theatre – Level 1
    April 29, 2026
    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Closed Sundays)

    Join us at cSPACE Marda Loop on April 29 for The Working Mother Experience LIVE: Final Exhibition & Time Capsule Celebration—an evening of art, reflection, and connection marking the closing chapter of a powerful global project.

    After five years of bringing mothers together through creativity and shared experience, The Working Mother Experience culminates in The Legacy We Leave – A Global Time Capsule of Mothers & Art (2021–2026). This final exhibition transforms cSPACE into a gallery of stories, featuring original artwork created by mothers from around the world, across cultures, careers, and life stages.

    Throughout the evening, guests are invited to explore the exhibition, connect with artists and community members, and celebrate the impact of this collective creative journey. Light snacks and a glass of bubbles are included as part of the experience.

    The formal program, The Legacy We Leave as Mothers, begins at 6:45 PM and centres on the visible and invisible legacies shaped through motherhood. The program will feature reflections, artist stories, interactive moments, and the unveiling of the Time Capsule Book—a beautifully designed collection of artwork from the past five years.

    A featured Legacy Panel will bring together three remarkable women:

    Kinia Romanowska, entrepreneur and founder of Prose & Babes
    Juli Rohl, sustainability consultant and founder of Revisis Consulting
    Tiffany Faught, advocate and mother navigating complex medical caregiving

    Together, they will share personal insights on resilience, identity, and the evolving experience of motherhood.

    Event Schedule:
    6:00 PM – Doors Open & Gallery Viewing
    6:45 PM – Formal Program & Legacy Reflection Panel
    Following Program – Continued Gallery Viewing & Connection

    Guests will also have the opportunity to pre-order The Legacy We Leave — Time Capsule Book, a keepsake publication capturing this global artistic initiative.

    Tickets are available with early bird pricing at $40, with regular tickets at $65. Proceeds support the culmination of this legacy project and its final presentation.

    This is more than an exhibition—it’s a meaningful closing moment that honours the voices, stories, and creative expressions of mothers around the world.

    $40 – $65