WHEN: August 20 – 29, 2026

WHERE: Christine Klassen Gallery

200, 321 50 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta

Opening Night Soirée
Thursday, August 20
4-8 PM

Meet the Artists
Saturday, August 22
12-4 PM

Art. Conversation. Community.

This is more than an art opening—it’s a celebration of creativity. Your next favorite artist is waiting to be discovered.

Nineteen artists from the 500 Collective have been busy creating new work for ‘Out of the Studios’ at Christine Klassen Gallery. New works from Laurie Aldridge, Claire Becq, Kay Donaldson, Dorothy Feeley, Jennifer Francis, Mark Giles, Carolyn Hyde, Anna Michele, Rachel Nell, Zoong Nguyen, Zana Ohe, Sonja Redeker, Louise Lacey Rokosh, Alyssa Skilnick, Jesse Stilwell, Doug Taplin, Katie Trafford, John Webster and Paul White.

Come see the work, meet the artists and join the conversation.

This year’s exhibition also introduces the 500 Collective Juror’s Choice Award, with works reviewed by gallery owner Christine Klassen and Calgary artist Carl White. Visitors will have their say as well, casting ballots for the 500 Collective People’s Choice Award throughout the exhibition.