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.

Before wristwatches became the norm in the early 20th century, pocket watches helped people keep track of time – and wat...
06/19/2026

Before wristwatches became the norm in the early 20th century, pocket watches helped people keep track of time – and watch fobs helped them do it in style. Attached to a watch chain, a watch fob could be ornamental, practical, or personal, reflecting the wearer’s identity and interests.

Today, we’re highlighting a selection of eye-catching pocket watches and watch fobs from Glenbow’s collection. First up is a Victorian-era watch fob made with what are most likely cat teeth, in the style of a Bavarian hunting talisman called a “charivari.” It’s just one example of the striking and sometimes unusual objects wearers chose to adorn their timepieces. Keep swiping for more of our favourites!

Images:
1) Fob, ca. mid to late 19th century, Collection of Glenbow.
2) Watch (front), ca. 1920, Collection of Glenbow.
3) Watch (back), ca. 1920, Collection of Glenbow.
4) Clasp, ca. 19th to early 20th century, Collection of the Glenbow. Purchased with funds from the Historic Resources Fund, 2012.
5) Watch (front), ca. 1825-40, Collection of Glenbow.
6) Watch (back), ca. 1825-40, Collection of Glenbow.
7) Chain, ca. 19th century, Collection of Glenbow.
8) Watch (front), ca. late 19th century, Collection of Glenbow.
9) Watch (back), ca. late 19th century, Collection of Glenbow.
10) Fob, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century, Collection of the Glenbow. Purchased with funds from the Historic Resources Fund, 2012.

This Sunday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day: a day to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributi...
06/18/2026

This Sunday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day: a day to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Across the city, events will bring people together in reflection, celebration, and connection. From a reconciliation walk to performances to panel discussions and more, there are many ways to participate.

We're sharing a selection of local events happening this weekend — visit our blog to explore them all: https://bit.ly/4aWT1SG

Photo: Courtesy of The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

In honour of Indigenous History Month, we're highlighting a remarkable carving by celebrated Inuvialuk artist Abraham An...
06/11/2026

In honour of Indigenous History Month, we're highlighting a remarkable carving by celebrated Inuvialuk artist Abraham Anghik Ruben (b. 1951) in Glenbow's collection.

Created in Yellowknife, NWT in the late 1970s or early 1980s, this sculpture was carved from the socket bone of a bowhead whale. It offers a glimpse into the early practice of a distinctive artistic voice, reflecting Ruben's enduring commitment to sharing Inuvialuit cultural traditions, knowledge, and histories.

Today, Ruben is recognized as one of the most influential contemporary Indigenous artists in Canada. His work has been exhibited internationally, from the Louvre in Paris to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. In 2016, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to the arts and for preserving and sharing Inuvialuit culture.

Images: Abraham Anghik Ruben, whalebone carving, ca. late 1970 – early 1980s, Collection of Glenbow.

June is Indigenous History Month: an opportunity to honour the knowledge, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peop...
06/04/2026

June is Indigenous History Month: an opportunity to honour the knowledge, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and reaffirm our commitment to truth and reconciliation.

To kick off the month, we sat down with Erica McMaster, Glenbow's Curatorial Assistant, Indigenous Studies & World Cultures, to learn more about her role, connecting with community, and what to expect when the museum reopens.

Read the Q&A on our blog: https://bit.ly/4dOjfsy

Images:
1,3) Erica McMaster, Glenbow’s Curatorial Assistant, Indigenous Studies & World Cultures, explores Blackfoot moccasins in Glenbow’s collection.
4-5) Erica McMaster, Glenbow’s Curatorial Assistant, Indigenous Studies & World Cultures, explores Blackfoot parfleche in Glenbow’s collection.

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

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