Free First Thursday
November 6
5-9 PM
Join us at Contemporary Calgary for Free First Thursday, featuring a performance from Fluid Fest, a Frida Hot Chocolate Pop-Up, and a special celebration of our TD Contemporary Kids and Community programming.
Enjoy an evening of art, movement, and connection with free gallery admission from 5–9 PM.
Celebrate the growth of our educational programs—made possible through the generous support of TD Bank Group—with hands-on all-ages art activations that spark creativity and imagination:
Dreamy Escapes
Join us in a fabric collage session to make your dreams come to life. Using recycled fabrics, we’ll create double-sided dreamscapes inspired by creativity and lifelong learning.Rotating Illusions
Rediscover the joy of simple play! Use found materials to craft spinning illusions of colour and sound inspired by childhood wonder and creative exploration.
At 6:00 PM, gather in the Atrium as we acknowledge TD’s support in expanding the TD Contemporary Kids and Community Program—an initiative offering free and low-cost art experiences for children, youth, and older adults while fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.
At 7:30 PM, experience Soft Currents, presented in partnership with Fluid Fest as part of this month’s Free First Thursday programming. This captivating performance—directed by Vanessa Goodman of Action at a Distance—brings together artists from Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary to explore collective movement, sensory connection, and social responsibility.
Enjoy exhibition tours, snacks, and a curated bar featuring wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options. Wander through our current exhibitions, take part in creative activations, and connect with community through contemporary art. All ages welcome.
Art for All – FREE with registration.
Drop-in exhibition tours:
6:30 & 8 PM
On view:
