Free First Thursday
May 7
5-9 PM
Join us for Free First Thursday on May 7 at Contemporary Calgary! Enjoy complimentary admission from 5–9 PM for a full evening featuring exhibition tours, hands-on creativity, and a special screening of Unpatented Human Know-How by Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens. Presented in parallel with their exhibition, this work wryly recasts practical knowledge as something that resists ownership, presenting it as an improvised, embodied practice without fixed outcome.
Step into a shared, ever-changing landscape with Open-ended Table Landscape, an interactive art station inspired by the themes of Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana. A long stretch of paper unfolds across connected tables, becoming a space for collective, process-based making. Visitors of all ages are invited to build, arrange, and transform the scene using a variety of materials—from foam shapes and bamboo sticks to translucent coloured films. There is no single way to participate and no final outcome to reach; simply add a form, balance a structure, or rearrange what others have left behind. With every interaction, the landscape shifts, becoming a collective artwork shaped by the small gestures of everyone who takes part.
The play continues with our Large Scale Tangrams, where you’re invited to rearrange oversized floor pieces to form patterns and unexpected compositions. Whether working individually or collaboratively, it’s a hands-on experience perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Throughout the night, treat yourself to fresh popcorn, a colourful candy bar, and a thoughtful selection of wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Art for All – FREE with registration.
Exhibition Tours:
At 6 PM, gather outside the Flanagan Family Gallery for a guided tour of Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens: Stacking Crates to Reach a Banana
At 8 PM, gather outside the Flanagan Family Gallery for a guided tour of Erdem Taşdelen: Wounded in Three Acts
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