First Thursday October 1st

Dot, dot, line, line, spider crawling up your spine. Tight squeeze, cool breeze, now you've got the shiverees!  Welcome in the month of October with superb exhibition openings, live music, artist demonstrations and much more. Admission is free! All ages welcome.

Events and Exhibitions:

Read Alberta Magazines Month (RAMM) Launch Party

Alberta magazines tell Alberta stories from uniquely Albertan perspectives. October is Read Alberta Magazines Month (RAMM), and the public is invited to celebrate at Art Central on Thursday, October 1st.

See magazines come to life in dynamic, delicious and downright delightful interactive exhibits throughout Art Central. Sample free issues of your favourite Alberta magazines. Spot Alberta visual artists, entertainers and food. Speak to staffers from Avenue, FreeFall, Fly Fusion, Vehicle, and more.

Alberta Magazines. Flippin’ Sweet.

Axis Contemporary Art
Maguy Carpentier: Artist, Maguy Carpentier/October 1-31

Burst & Bloom
Kim Kellin: Photography by artist, Kim Kellin/October 1-30

Chester Arts
End of Lease Sale: 20% off original artworks including Celtic Moods series/October 1-21

Collage Gallery
Monkeys Meet Mixed Media 2: Artist Mitzi Stone

Gallery 213
The Milestones Project Photo Exhibit: Canadian premier - Photographers, Richard & Michael Steckel/September 1 – October 31

Heinricks Studio
Belts & Buckles: This fall enjoy new buckle designs by Lisa Heinricks/October 1-31

INFLUX Gallery
Gloss: Solo exhibition by Devon Clark/September 3 – October 17/

My Escape Art
Hallowlines: Artist, Melody Germain./October 1-31

OneBlueWall
Grab Bag: Group show in support of Brown Bags for Kids/October 1-30

Roxygen Studios
Exhibiting new illustrations from Roxanne Wang/October 1-31

Shisomiso Boutique and Gallery
Aimee Qiu: Work from graphic designer Aimee Qiu/September 3 – November 5

Studio C
A Monster Ball Inspired Exhibition: Showcasing works and images in anticipation of the 5th Annual Monster Ball!/October 1-31

Swirl Fine Art & Design
Horizons: New paintings by gallery favourite, Lindsey Love/October 1-25

UPPERCASE Gallery
Bonfire: UPPERCASE celebrates the release of issue #3 of their magazine with a Bonfire. Not a literal bonfire, but an exhibition of artwork inspired by the cultural traditions and folklore of fire./October 1-31