Alberta Art University at 100 - Some Historical Highlights

Schedule

Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library | Calgary, AB

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Join us and be prepared to be amazed, puzzled and entertained by stories from this unofficial review of arts education in Calgary and AB.
About this Event

Why In Calgary? When did it start? Who instructed? Where? What is art?

In 2026 the Alberta University of the Arts officially celebrates its centennial. David Finch, while writing the history of SAIT, found out a lot about the deep roots of art in Alberta society, culture and even in industry. Prepared to be amazed, puzzled and entertained by stories from this unofficial review of arts education in Calgary, and Alberta.

Presented in Partnership with the Chinook Country Historical Society. www.chinookhistory.ca

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Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall - Central Library, 800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, Canada

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