events


Under 500 Collective Holiday Showcase
Nov
29

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.

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Under 500 Collective Holiday Showcase
Nov
28

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.

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East Side Studio Crawl
Sep
20

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!

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Extended - Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show
Aug
30

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.

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Extended - Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show
Aug
29

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.

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Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
Aug
24

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.

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Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
Aug
23

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.

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Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery
Aug
22

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.

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Revealed. 500 Collective Group Show at Christine Klassen Gallery Opening Reception
Aug
21

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.

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FINE ART WINTER MARKET
Nov
30
to Dec 1

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.

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Sep
14

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.


 
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ART IN THE PARK(ing lot) // Midsummer Market
Jun
22

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!

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MARKET AMOUR
Feb
24

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.

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Dec
2
to Dec 3

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


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THE BODY PROJECT
Sep
30

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

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MARKET AMOUR
Feb
11

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.

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HOLIDAY MARKET
Dec
3
to Dec 4