Calgary Art Market

Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Oksana Irwin in Events & Entertainment, My Calgary

Over 200 professional artisans from across Canada will be presenting an amazing selection of quality art and craft in Calgary Art Market event between November 19 through 22nd at Calgary Telus Convention center.

The Art Market event started twenty three years ago by hobbyists and part time crafters. From only forty display tables in 1986 it expended into a grand Calgary event with over 200 artisan store fronts in 2009. In the beginning, Art Market was a craft show featuring a small group of fifty crafters and artists. Over the years, the diversity of the items presented has expanded. The artistic creativity and quality of the pieces have risen each year and as a result, Art Market has grown into a major national show attracting artisans from across Canada.

Today we have professional artisans that are proud to percent wide range of their quality art work. The market features the highest standards and greatest diversity of fine craft available in Calgary. Choose from delicate pottery, vibrant jewellery, timeless home furnishings, seasonal decorations and custom clothing. Over fifty craft categories are represented with creative solutions for every person on your list – including you!

Painting, sculpture and photography for the connoisseur. Sweet and savory treats for the gourmet. Puzzles, brain teasers and whimsical wooden toys for the child in us all. Art Market brings a lot of excitement and energy together in one place with wonderful artisans that have so much passion and creativity and allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere and find the perfect gift.