Open Studio for 55+
August 2026
Wednesdays | 1-4 PM
Join Contemporary Calgary at our drop-in Open Studio Session for 55+ on Wednesdays in August.
During this informal art-making drop-in session, participants are invited to bring their own projects along with any art and craft materials they are currently using. This time can be used not only for creating but also for connecting with other artists, fostering collaboration and inspiration. In August we’ll be discussing grant writing.
For adults age 55+.
FREE and no registration is required; simply check in with a gallery attendant at the front desk by signing your name each time on the sign-in sheet.
*If you have questions about this workshop, please reach out to Tyson Bankert, Program Facilitator, at tyson@contemporarycalgary.com.
AUGUST SCHEDULE:
August 5, 2026
August 12, 2026
August 19, 2026*
Off-site activity on August 19 from 1:45-4:00 PM for exhibition tour(s) at AFA art house (150 9 Ave SW) if you are interested please sign up here.
August 26, 2026*
On-site workshop on August 26 from 2:00-3:30 PM with Melisa Centofanti.
By checking in with us at front desk to participate in this session, you agree to:
Follow Contemporary Calgary staff instructions.
Treat all staff, participants, and other visitors with respect.
Behave in a safe and prudent manner.
Participants who do not comply with these rules may be temporarily or permanently suspended from the program.
About our Education Facilitator
Tyson
(he/him)
Tyson is a community developer; his personal slogan is to edify others, befriend the lonely and promote justice! Tyson is grateful that his vocation matches his values and that he can bring people together through the art of facilitation. Tyson has the delight of being part of several community-based initiatives on Treaty 7, whether by increasing public participation or facilitating change processes through creativity and imagination work. A self-proclaimed troublemaker, his intention is to build communities to share power and effect change. Tyson co-leads the network Community Development Learning Initiative and Founder of Recess Calgary.
