Exhibition Opening
LOOK25 Art Auction
May 1
5-9 PM
We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 1, from 5–9 PM for the opening of the LOOK25 Art Auction exhibition sponsored by Heather Edwards— an exceptional showcase featuring works by many of Canada’s most significant artistic talents for our annual live and silent auction.
This year, the LOOK Gala titled Noir Nouveau focuses on the themes of solidarity, joy, and resilience. It draws inspiration from nature and builds on the strength of community. We look to the expressions of makers within our community to drive us forward, especially in uncertain times. LOOK invites us to come together, to celebrate the creative spirit, and to think deeper about our collective future.
The auction will be on display at the gallery from May 1–31, 2025, offering the public a unique opportunity to view the works in person and place advance bids ahead of the LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau, presented by MAWER, on May 31.
Doors Open
5:00 PMRemarks
6:30 PM | AtriumGalleries Close
9:00 PM
FREE and open to the public. No registration required.
This exhibition opening is presented in collaboration with FREE First Thursday.
The LOOK25 Art Auction is generously sponsored by Heather Edwards, with special thanks to Kanika Anand, Senior Curator, and Muriel N. Kahwagi, Associate Curator at Contemporary Calgary, who are serving as Auction Curators. We are deeply grateful to the artists, gallerists, sponsors, donors, collectors, and committee members whose continued support strengthens Calgary’s vibrant arts community. Proceeds from the auction directly support Contemporary Calgary’s exhibitions and public programming.
Bidding for silent auction items opens on the Givergy platform at 12:00 PM on May 1. Get ready to browse and bid on an incredible selection of works and experiences, with the silent auction running until 12:00 AM on June 1. Live auction items will be available exclusively at the LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau on May 31. Stay tuned—another email will land in your inbox once the auction is live with full instructions on how to register and place your bids.
LOOK25 Gala: Noir Nouveau tickets are on sale now—get your ticket before midnight on May 2 to be entered to win one of two $500 gift cards to the CORE Shopping Centre.*
*This giveaway is open to all residents of Canada. No purchase necessary, click here for complete contest rules.
Honorary Chairs
June Clark
Dr. John Lacey CM
D’Arcy Levesque
LOOK25 Gala Curator
Simone Elizabeth Saunders
Art Auction Curators
Kanika Anand
Muriel N. Kahwagi
Auctioneer
Stephen Ranger
Artists
Fiona Ackerman, Jen Aitken, Dick Averns, Ashleigh Bartlett, Jason Bartziokas, Nancy Boyd, Kevin Boyle, Billie Rae Busby, Oscar Cahén, Nathan Eugene Carson, June Clark, Heather Close and Sarah Nordean, Michael Corner, Chris Cran, Lauren Crazybull, Amy Dryer, Renée Duval, Megan Dyck, Dennis Ekstedt, Rhys Douglas Farrell, Chris Flodberg, Rocio Graham, Jude Griebel, Julya Hajnoczky, John Hall, Maggie Hall, Marcia Harris, Faye HeavyShield, Alicia Henry, Jennifer Hornyak, Sharie Hunter, Geoffrey Hunter, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Mitch Kern, Harry Kiyooka, Neshka Krusche, Bryce Krynski, Paul Kuhn, Marie Lannoo, Kenneth Lochhead, Tyler Los-Jones, Robert Marchessault, Billy McCarroll, Karin McGinn, Nate McLeod, Ron Moppett, Mark Mullin, Katie Ohe, Erik Olson, Evan Penny, William Perehudoff, Christopher Pratt, Darija S. Radakovic, Anthony Redpath, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Nick Rooney, Sylvia Safdie, Simone Elizabeth Saunders, Michael Smith, Jesse Stilwell, Cassie Suche, Han Sungpil, David Thauberger, Carl White, John Will, Mary Will, Kristine Zingeler.
