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 Form and Purpose in Ceramic Art |
7th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0W4 Canada +1 403 264 6497 http://www.artcentral.ca/tenan... |
Located in the bowels of the Art Central Building in downtown Calgary, this ceramic art studio's great appeal is in the beholder's interpretation of each and every ceramic piece that comes from the imagination of the artist. Onlookers will find a giant kiln in the premises that provoke further question. Though the studio produces anything from mugs, vases, plates, boxes and teapots, there are also sculptural renditions such as a person's torso, a got-to-handle-it mug that also has function and form. Visitors to this ceramics studio are surprised at the diverse yet humor-filled offerings produced by the artist. - Jasmin So-Armada Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provocative Realism & Abstract Art |
7th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0W4 Canada +1 403 850 9954 http://www.artcentral.ca/tenan... |
This Art Central gallery in downtown Calgary has some of the most dynamic yet realistic art collection seen this side of Western Canada. The artist in residence uses the rich mediums of oil and watercolor to render his realistic and abstract art forms. The recent works of the artist are thought provoking art pieces that interpret the harsh realities of street life, homelessness, and the marginalized in society, all done in large, grand pieces. This working art gallery cum studio produces commissionable art pieces, portraits and originals for the serious art collector. - Jasmin So-Armada Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art Finds & Collections |
7 Avenue SW Suite 202 Calgary, AB T2P 0W4 Canada +1 403 237 6637 http://www.keystoneartgallery.com |
Located just a stone's throw away from major shopping and cultural landmarks in downtown Calgary, this gallery in avant-garde Art Central is a must-see for art enthusiasts. Keystone regularly exhibits works of major, emerging and new artists, and have over a hundred artists in their roster. Art collectors will find a diversity of art in this gallery, mostly from conceptual to abstract forms. Collecting art is a matter of personal and acquired taste, so Keystone offers everyone, everything from affordable collectibles to estate art. Keystone also offers custom and conservation framing and consultations. - Jasmin So-Armada Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Unique cards and stationary |
141-200 Barclay Parade Southwest Eau Claire Market Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 262 0389 http://www.paperrootstudios.com |
If you're tired of sending tacky tourist postcards, sample some of the original material in Paper Root Studios. It sells independently-designed cards, postcards, stationery and envelopes, many of which are printed on post-consumer recycled and unbleached paper. While some of the cards have the traditional overly sentimental or silly verses and pictures, most feature original and thought-provoking essays and themes. Occupying a store in the creative Eau Claire Market, all of its products are of exceptional and original quality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A Calgary shopping institution. |
318 11th Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 0Y2 Canada +1 403 262 6994 / +1 800 909 6994 http://www.ribtor.com/ |
Remember that funny little corner store when you were growing up as a kid? The one that had everything? Well, Ribtor is its big brother. It's been part of the Calgary shopping landscape for close to fifty years and offers thousands of items at very reasonable prices. This is especially important if you have children and are looking to stay on a budget. The Army Surplus section is worth a visit just to check out some of the archaic and somewhat frightening military ware. Ribtor stocks everything from Coleman stoves to fishing poles; garden hoses to basketballs. In fact, if they don't have it, they promise to find it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Graphic Design Inspired Gallery Bookstore |
100 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0W4 Canada +1 403 283 5318 http://www.uppercasegallery.ca |
This gallery/bookstore in the heart of downtown Calgary offers graphic design inspired art, books and paper goods, and shows the works of selected illustrators, graphic designers and photographers. Find amongst its shelves a selection of truly collectible books on art, fiction, graphic design, fashion and pop culture. The demand for beautifully crafted paper goods has also hit Calgary and Uppercase carries file folders, notebooks, sketchbooks and journals. The resident graphic designer also designs greeting cards that offer vignettes of Calgary life. A clear sign of things to come is the gallery's book publishing section with offerings on fiction and illustration. - Jasmin So-Armada Review © 2007, Wcities |