Glenbow

Glenbow Art is for everyone. Glenbow Museum (130 9 Ave SE) is currently closed for renovations until 2025.

Check www.glenbow.org for a list of exhibitions and events on now at our satellite space in The Edison building in downtown Calgary.

Glenbow's team recently celebrated an exciting milestone: with staff now back in the building, Glenbow's Conservators mo...
06/01/2026

Glenbow's team recently celebrated an exciting milestone: with staff now back in the building, Glenbow's Conservators moved the first-ever art and objects out of storage and into Glenbow's new industry-leading Conservation Lab for treatment.

This marks a major step forward as Conservators begin preparing objects for display upon the museum's reopening. There were smiles and applause all around as the team celebrated this huge moment.

The Conservation Lab is also part of a new behind-the-scenes experience that will debut when the museum reopens. Visitors will have the opportunity to view this space through expansive new windows and learn how Conservators maintain and preserve the museum's extensive collections. We can't wait for you to experience it!

Images:
1. A Conservator observes samurai armour in the Conservation Lab.
2. A Conservator prepares samurai armour to be moved into the Conservation Lab.
3. Conservators move samurai armour into the Conservation Lab.
4. Conservators high-five after moving samurai armour into the Conservation Lab.
5. A Conservator moves a selection of prints into the Conservation Lab.
6. A Conservator moves a selection of prints into the Conservation Lab.
7. A Conservator moves a military jacket into the Conservation Lab.
8. Glenbow staff observe a military jacket in the Conservation lab.

Toronto artist An Te Liu (b. 1967) has created everything from enormous installation works to letterpress prints, but he...
05/27/2026

Toronto artist An Te Liu (b. 1967) has created everything from enormous installation works to letterpress prints, but he is perhaps best known for his work in ceramic and bronze.

While his early sculptures often integrated consumer goods such as humidifiers and air purifiers, he later became interested in the materials used to package consumer goods, particularly polystyrene (often called Styrofoam).

Liu collected pieces of discarded packaging he felt had striking forms and used them as the foundations for his sculptures, which evoke both the discarded packaging and the original goods held by the packages.

On our blog, learn about how Liu's interests in consumer goods and art history have inspired his unique approach to sculpture: https://bit.ly/3PMNgzB

Images:
1) An Te Liu, Trickster, 2013, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 15.5 x 3 x36.5 cm, ed. 2/3, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.
2) An Te Liu, Trickster (detail), 2013, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 15.5 x 3 x36.5 cm, ed. 2/3, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.
3) An Te Liu, Trickster (detail), 2013, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 15.5 x 3 x36.5 cm, ed. 2/3, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.
4) An Te Liu, Loki, 2014, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 14 x 3 x 29 cm, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.
5) An Te Liu, Loki (detail), 2014, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 14 x 3 x 29 cm, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.
6) An Te Liu, Loki (detail), 2014, press moulded stoneware with copper oxide slip, 14 x 3 x 29 cm, Collection of Glenbow, Gift of the Artist.

Glenbow is hiring a Payroll Specialist! Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for processin...
05/21/2026

Glenbow is hiring a Payroll Specialist!

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll and employee records, administering benefits and RRSP programs, and supporting payroll compliance and reporting requirements.

Candidates should have a post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration, or a related field, and a minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.

Apply by May 28: https://bit.ly/42rFLCi

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the work of an incredible Japanese artist on our blog. Yoshijiro Ur...
05/21/2026

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the work of an incredible Japanese artist on our blog. Yoshijiro Urushibara (1888-1953) was an internationally acclaimed printmaker whose work required extreme precision and focus.

Urushibara is known for his virtuosic work in colour woodcut — a centuries-old practice he reinvented for a modern audience. His work is defined by a dramatic tension between colours and a perfect synchronicity in process — a combination few artists achieve, but one Urushibara attained in dozens of prints over the course of his career.

His guidance also helped Canadian artist Walter J. Phillips perfect his colour woodcut printing practice, shaping a legacy that resonates through Glenbow's collections today.

Learn more about Urushibara's life and legacy: https://bit.ly/3V6nNjA

Images:
1) Yoshijiro Urushibara, Flowers in Vase, 1925, collection of Glenbow, purchased from Mr. Walter J. Phillips, 1961.
2) Yoshijiro Urushibara, Chrysanthemums, 1922, collection of Glenbow, purchased from Mr. Walter J. Phillips, 1961.

May is Leave a Legacy Month: a time to consider how charitable giving can make a lasting impact. It’s an opportunity to ...
05/21/2026

May is Leave a Legacy Month: a time to consider how charitable giving can make a lasting impact. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the values and causes that have shaped your life, and to plan for how you can support them well into the future.

Glenbow is deeply grateful for those who choose to include the museum in their legacy giving plans. Your support is especially meaningful as we work toward a once-in-a-generation transformation of the museum into an inclusive, accessible, and innovative cultural hub.

Learn more about how to leave your mark through planned giving: https://bit.ly/3YSQ7IK

Photo: Elyse Bouvier

We're hiring a Manager, Exhibit Design & Production! This 12-month term position leads the creative development, design,...
05/16/2026

We're hiring a Manager, Exhibit Design & Production!

This 12-month term position leads the creative development, design, production, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of Glenbow’s exhibitions and related built environments. It combines exhibition design leadership with hands-on production management, translating curatorial vision into engaging, accessible, and functional visitor experiences.

If you have a degree in Architectural Design, Industrial Design, Exhibit Design, or a related field, and minimum five years of progressive experience in museum or exhibition design, we want to hear from you.

Apply by May 29: https://bit.ly/42rFLCi

Calgary's Indonesian community is shaping a compelling new display set to debut when Glenbow reopens in its revitalized ...
05/07/2026

Calgary's Indonesian community is shaping a compelling new display set to debut when Glenbow reopens in its revitalized home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.

This future display is part of a collaboration with Calgary's Indonesian, Ethiopian, and Mexican communities, highlighting the diversity of collections in Glenbow’s care and reflecting the museum’s commitment to telling meaningful, community-driven stories. Each community has worked closely with Glenbow's team to select art, objects, and belongings that represent and celebrate their cultural heritage.

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Indonesian community members Ratna Wynne and Cindy Halim reflected on the curatorial process and shared what the project means to them and their community.

Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/4kpza16

Photos:
1) Indonesian masks in Glenbow’s collection.
2) Cindy Halim holds an Indonesian mask in Glenbow’s collection.
3) Cindy Halim (L) and Ratna Wynne (R) hold Indonesian puppets in Glenbow’s collection.
4) Ratna Wynne (L) and Cindy Halim (R) explore Indonesian masks in Glenbow’s collection.

Today is Red Dress Day: a day of reflection on the crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit pe...
05/05/2026

Today is Red Dress Day: a day of reflection on the crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people in Canada.

This crisis is rooted in colonialism and perpetuated by systemic inequalities. As a museum engaged in decolonization, Glenbow is committed to confronting these injustices by amplifying Indigenous voices, fostering environments for learning and dialogue, and supporting community-led efforts toward healing.

We encourage our community to take this day to learn, reflect, and consider the role each of us plays in fostering a more just and equitable future. As we honour those who are missing and mourn those who were taken, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting meaningful change.

May the fourth be with you! Did you know Glenbow has an expansive collection of toys from the 19th and 20th centuries? I...
05/04/2026

May the fourth be with you! Did you know Glenbow has an expansive collection of toys from the 19th and 20th centuries? In honour of Star Wars Day, we’re spotlighting a few recent acquisitions from a galaxy far, far away.

These Star Wars action figures were part of a donor’s childhood toy collection, received on Christmases and birthdays over the years. As the youngest child, his toys were often hand-me-downs — so when he received these new, he took special care of them by saving many of the accessories and keeping them in great condition.

These figures are from the Kenner toy brand’s original Star Wars line, which ran from 1978 to 1985. Consisting of 96 action figures, vehicles, and playsets, the line was incredibly popular, selling more than 300 million units during its original run.

Images:
1) Luke Skywalker, X-Wing Pilot, ca. 1978-79, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.
2) Gamorrean Guard, ca. 1983-84, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.
3) Death Star Droid, ca. 1978-79, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.
4) Bib Fortuna, ca. 1983-84, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.
5) Logray, Ewok Medicine Man, ca. 1983-84, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.
6) Imperial Snow Trooper, ca. 1980-82, Collection of Glenbow. Gift of Matthew McHugh.

Glenbow is celebrating its 60th anniversary! We’re marking the occasion with stories about Glenbow’s origins, evolution,...
04/29/2026

Glenbow is celebrating its 60th anniversary! We’re marking the occasion with stories about Glenbow’s origins, evolution, and what’s next.

Ten years ago, Glenbow celebrated its 50th anniversary with Glenbow at 50: A Pop-Up Exhibition of 50 Extraordinary Works of Art. This exhibition showcased a range of artworks selected to represent the scope and diversity of Glenbow’s collection since its founding in 1966. Here, we're revisiting a selection of artworks from the exhibition.

When Glenbow reopens in its revitalized home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, more of the museum’s extensive collections will be available to view more often. Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/4eRCodZ

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Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
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