events
Under 500 Collective Holiday Showcase
The 500 Collective is proud to present the Under 500 Holiday Showcase, a holiday fine arts experience showcasing new works by 12 artist, each priced for under $500. The two day event will feature paintings, ceramics, holiday photoshoots, Christmas decorations, artist created greeting cards, and seasonal treats.
Festivities will include professional pet friendly holiday photoshoots starting at $25, artist demos, karaoke, a roaming elf with steaming hot chocolate and tonnes of holiday fun.
Under 500 Collective Holiday Showcase
The 500 Collective is proud to present the Under 500 Holiday Showcase, a holiday fine arts experience showcasing new works by 12 artist, each priced for under $500. The two day event will feature paintings, ceramics, holiday photoshoots, Christmas decorations, artist created greeting cards, and seasonal treats.
Festivities will include professional pet friendly holiday photoshoots starting at $25, artist demos, karaoke, a roaming elf with steaming hot chocolate and tonnes of holiday fun.
East Side Studio Crawl
The 500 Collective is happy to return as a partner in the Calgary’s EASTSIDE STUDIO CRAWL 2025. This is your invitation to spend the day making new friends! Ramsay and Inglewood will be percolating with fabulous art, artists, demos and open studios at 7 locations on September 20th … mark your calendars, bring family & friends for Saturday’s fun day 11 am to 5pm! We will have many open studios and are excited to share our art with our cities art lovers and friends.
We also send a big Thank You!!! to the Burns Visual Arts Society, which is celebrating its 46th year , for organizing this awesome community event…. Come make celebrate art with us!
Extended - Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show
Due to public demand, the 500 Collective group show at CK Gallery has been extended for two more days. This is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
This show will feature lively, talk-show style interviews with artists, live demonstrations, and public participation in art activities throughout the day.
Extended - Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show
This group show at CK Gallery is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
This show will feature lively, talk-show style interviews with artists, live demonstrations, and public participation in art activities throughout the day.
Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
This group show at CK Gallery is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
This show will feature lively, talk-show style interviews with artists, live demonstrations, and public participation in art activities throughout the day.
Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
This group show at CK Gallery is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
This show will feature lively, talk-show style interviews with artists, live demonstrations, and public participation in art activities throughout the day.
Artist talk’s will run at 1:30pm and 2:45pm respectively.
Light refreshments will be served.
Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
This group show at CK Gallery is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
This show will feature lively, talk-show style interviews with artists, live demonstrations, and public participation in art activities throughout the evening.
Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery Opening Reception
This group show at CK Gallery is a chance to discover the diverse talents of 16 artists within the 500 Collective.
From figurative to abstract, ceramics to plein air, Revealed is an opportunity to peak behind the curtain of the Collective and discover the depth and breadth of the professional artists that call the 500 home.
FINE ART WINTER MARKET
Join us at our
Fine Art Winter Market
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH, 10AM - 3PM
SUNDAY DECEMBER 1ST, 11AM - 3PM
Featuring the talent of our creative collective of 17 local artists, additional guest fine artists, live music, hot chocolate, and art demonstrations throughout the day.
Annual 500 Collective ARTSHOW
Join us at our 1st Annual ARTSHOW
OPENING RECEPTION
NOVEMBER 8, 5 - 8 pm
Featuring the talent of our creative collective of 17 local artists.
Show runs until November 30
EAST SIDE STUDIO CRAWL
500 COLLECTIVE is pleased to be a part of the East Side Studio Crawl / ESSC again this year.
STAY TUNED for what we will have going on during the day!
*PLEASE NOTE - the map is a little difficult to read as North is not at the top as per standard map viewing, but on the right. I have included a rotated version, below, that shows North at the top.
ART IN THE PARK(ing lot) // Midsummer Market
ART IN THE PARK(ing lot) // midsummer market & open studios
Rain or Shine both inside our warehouse space as well as outside in our vast parking lot space our Midsummer Market has a little something for everyone.
Open Studios
Local art & craft vendors
Hands-on activities for kids and adults
Hot dogs and sno cones!
Flash tattoos by Last Tattoo & Karrie Arthurs
Come out and support local while also contributing to Calgary’s vibrant community of creative entrepreneurs.
FREE EVENT / OPEN TO EVERYONE!
MARKET AMOUR
MARKET AMOUR
Saturday February 24, 5-9
FREE ADMISSION !
With a focus on art, design and craft, our V day themed market boasts a curated roster of local vendors, plus the creative offerings from the permanent tenants of 500 Collective.
WINTER MARKET
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
Join us for our 2nd Annual WINTER MARKET!
Once again, we are showcasing a curated group of local creatives + our resident Collective members in an epic Winter Market of art and other amazing locally made goodies for everyone on your list... including a little something for you too!
WHEN : DEC 2 . 10-3 & DEC 3 . 11-3
WHERE: 500 - 321 50 Ave SE - lot parking + street parking available
FREE ENTRY + HOT CHOCOLATE + LIVE MUSIC + YYC-based VENDORS + DOOR PRIZE
500 COLLECTIVE’S FABULOUSLY CREATIVE TENANTS
Allana Scott King / Akashic Dragon Healing
John Ross
Kaitlynn Copithorne Illustration
Paul White / Studio White Photography
OUR AMAZING LINE-UP OF GUEST VENDORS
ART / ILLUSTRATION / PRINT ART
JEWELLERY
TEXTILE
Courtney Proctor / The Cross Fox Design
Paige Moran / Crochet By Paige
BATH & BODY
BAKING & CANDY
Sticky Fingers
OPEN STUDIOS
500 COLLECTIVE studios open to the public!
~ more details TBA
Friday October 6, 4 - 8
Saturday October 7, 10 - 6
THE BODY PROJECT
Celebrate body neutrality with us, as we boldly embrace all bodies as beautiful. The BODY PROJECT honours the power, vulnerability and unwavering resilience that define us all.
OPENING NIGHT
Thursday Sept 28th, 5 pm - 9pm
Event is free, click here to register on Eventbrite
GENERAL SHOW HOURS
Friday Sept 29, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday Sept 30, 11 am - 4 pm
ARTMATCH - SPRING SMALLS EXHIBITION
ARTMATCH- Spring Smalls Exhibition & Sale
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 4, 5pm-8pm
May 4 - 9 | 10am-5pm
MINDFLOW WORKSHOP
Put words to your heartfelt 2023 dreams and inspire your passions into action through creative flow and mind mapping.
MARKET AMOUR
MARKET AMOUR
Saturday February 11, 5-9
FREE ADMISSION ! or buy a VIP PASS below for 2 free drinks and 10% off
With a focus on art, design and craft, our V day market boasts a curated roster of over 15 local vendors, plus the creative offerings from the permanent tenants of 500 Collective.
MINDFLOW WORKSHOP
Put words to your heartfelt 2023 dreams and inspire your passions into action through creative flow and mind mapping
MEDITATION & YOGA SATURDAY MORNINGS With Carl White & Dana Blonde
Sessions will start with a beginner friendly, breath-centred yoga practice with Dana and will be followed by a meditation led by Carl. We will finish with a peaceful relaxation session and enjoy a glass of hot chai and a visit. No experience necessary.
HOLIDAY MARKET
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET
December 3 . 10-3 / December 4 . 11-3
Featuring locally made art & handicrafts by 500 Collective tenants and 20+ additional vendors.
MARKET VENDORS
Draw the Line I Jewelry by Kari Woo
Plant Baby
Resurrected Retro Vintage Clothing
500 COLLECTIVE TENANTS
6ix Points of View
Opening Reception Saturday September 17th 11am-5pm
Sunday the 18th open 1-5pm
The exhibition will be open to the public every Saturday 11am-5pm
Stay tuned for more details on
Instagram @6ixShowYYC
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/6ixshowyyc