Visual arts & new media

Loose Change – An Art Show by Dale Kalbfleisch

Coins in the pocket, subtle shifts or evolving perspectives; discovering unexpected value in what might seem ordinary or forgotten.

"Interesting, satisfying and rewarding isn't it, to intentionally, or mistakenly find the reins loosened and see where a project or relationship leads. Accepting 'two steps forward, one step sideways or back' mentally, physically, spiritually and with intuition most often allows for beneficial loose change to come about. May our clearest and best intentions and hopes reveal goodness, kindness, growth and welcome in our lives." Dale Kalbfleisch

Using a mix of wood veneers, ink, and intricate routing, Dale creates striking prairie and mountain scenes that capture the interplay of nature, perspective, and the ever-evolving landscape, inviting viewers into a quiet contemplation of change.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 30, 7 – 9 pm
Live music, Cash bar, Light Bites
Artists in Attendance: Saturday, May 31, 11 am – 2 pm
A quieter time with the artist, complementary espresso, cash bar
Exhibition Dates: May 30 – June 15, 2025

See FULL AGENDA of EVENTS on our Event Brite link: www.eventbrite.com/e/loose-change-tickets 

RSVP through eventbrite or email at info@bay1gallery.com 

Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture, and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.

Highlights include:

• 140 original objects and specimens, including an articulated adult female orca skeleton, and a life-size family of three replica orcas.
• Digital and physical interactives including orca sounds, orca anatomy, and whale/human brain comparisons
• Films featuring orca research, Indigenous art, and orca rights.
• Indigenous artworks including a carved wooden screen by renowned Haida artist and master carver Bill Reid.

Visit us on opening day, May 16 and be among the first to dive deep into this exciting new exhibition, plus you’ll take home a special souvenir pin to mark the occasion! (While supplies last)

Orcas: Our Shared Future runs until October 19, 2025 at Royal Alberta Museum!

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Strathcona County is pleased to present, Journeys and Transitions, a new exhibition featuring artworks by 75 members of Gallery@501. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on May 1, 2025, and shows until June 21, 2025.

Journeys and Transitions brings together artists who express their unique perspectives through works that explore physical, emotional, and spiritual transformations. This exhibition explores personal and collective experiences of change, resilience and self-discovery, highlighting the moments that shape our identities and redefine our paths. Visitors will see this theme expressed in a diverse range of media which may include painting, sculpture, textile art and more. The artists invite viewers to discover the journeys in the exhibit and reflect on the ways we navigate life’s ever-evolving landscapes in our own lives. During this exhibition, everyone is welcome to engage in a hands-on, co-creative project started by the Gallery members. Visitors can add their own interpretation of a personal journey or transition onto a collaborative mixed media artwork.

The annual members’ show provides an opportunity for artists to connect with other artists, create new work based on a theme chosen by the members and learn about the diverse art practices of their peers. Gallery@501 welcomes artists at any stage in their career, as well as arts enthusiasts, to become members and experience a supportive artistic community. The public is invited to join the exhibiting artists at the opening reception on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm at Gallery@501.

This event and admission to the gallery are free.

www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/arts-and-culture/art-gallery-501/