Come explore eight tiny galleries set up along Mainstreet Bowness. Each
gallery has an installation by a local artist. The galleries switch over approximately every eight weeks and start with an art walk. Octobers art walk will be October 5that 1:00 pm. Meet at the corner of 62nd and Bowness road.
October/November Show Unmasked
October 5- November 28
We have an amazing line up of artists for our show, meet them here….
Saram is an emerging artist born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Graduating from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Saram primarily utilizes acrylic paints in their creative process. Drawing inspiration from their experiences as a member of the queer community, Saram deeply values the significance of community and connection in their work. With a lifelong passion for art, Saram is committed to producing pieces that resonate with viewers on a personal level. Each artwork is imbued with the intention of forging a connection with every observer, aiming to evoke emotions and spark meaningful dialogues. Saram’s dedication to their craft is evident in their pursuit of creating inclusive and relatable art that speaks to the heart of the human experience.
Laura Admussen was born in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta) where she currently lives and works. Committing herself to life as an artist at the age of 5, she’s worked ever since making her fantastical visions a reality. She was able to nurture her passion for fine-craft traditions while studying for her Bachelor of Fine Arts at NSCAD University and has continued her education in the fields of art therapy, textiles, psychology, and spirituality.
She uses intuitive and therapeutic art processes that are guided by ritual, symbolism, play, and an experimental approach to materiality. Her work reflects a desire to provide personal and collective healing through the visual arts and creating curious reflections of beauty, identity, connection, and place.
Instagram- @lauraadmussen
Krista Kirkpatrick-Hatch is a self-taught Calgary-based mixed media artist that specializes in acrylic, watercolour, and alcohol ink creations. Krista uses art as a self-care method and way to express her emotions and experiences as a mother, PMADs survivor, bereaved daughter, and recovering perfectionist.
When not creating, Krista is a manager in the disability sector and a postpartum doula. She is a mother of a 3 year old little girl and her 2 step sons and wife to an incredibly supportive husband.
Instagram- @krisi.Creates
Website- https://www.kkhart.com
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Jamie Lynn Bowen is a fibre and textile artist who is also passionate about the environment. She melds these two passions together by focusing on natural and local materials to create her art. Focusing on materials such as local wool, cotton and natural dyes that she grows, forages or sources sustainably she creates wearable art as well as fun and functional creations.
She began her journey in fibre arts in 2001 where she immersed herself in classes of knitting, spinning and textiles and then in 2013 began needle felting with her partner and started their joint fibre business The General Bean. In the summer of 2021 Jamie began a journey in natural dyes which now brings all of her passions together. Being able to grow and dye her own supplies has deepened her connection to the art forms.
With over 15 years of experience instructing students of all ages in the fibre arts and exhibiting her work across Canada, her passion for sustainability and localism shine through in her art with the use of local and natural materials.
website- www.dandylynn.com
Instagram- @dandylynnstudio
M.Scott Ault– I grew up as a creative individual and while I didn’t know my grandfather, his influence on my life was profound. As a geologist (link loads PDF; Pg1, para4 references “Lud Weeks“)researching Canada’s North~ with Group of 7 member Maurice Haycock~ his 2D explorations of the world around him were inspiring. My grandmother was as much of an inspiration in that, at a time when women stayed home.. she swapped her nurses uniform for jodhpurs and joined him in the field! She was my only source of support in the arts and while my home life made me feel like an outcast.. a criminal, visiting her provided me with an escape and acceptance.
I have spent my many years meandering and exploring.. searching for answers to Who Am I and WHY am I. Some of these answeres arrived recently and I am~ now~ progressing towards a large collection of 3D mixed media works centred on the concept of “Authority and Abuse” combined with Individuality. I call the series “re:THINK” and am deeply excited to share the upcoming works.
I have, also, been involved in print publishing for many years.
My earliest memory contains motivational inspiration pushing me towards print publishing and as such I spent years working my University Newspaper and then, when University proved too boring.. I launched my own newspaper that blanketted the Thompson- Okanagan region and brought many many artists works to public attention. The Teeny Tiny Art Collective and our Tiny Galleries are a definite development, tho many years later, of that original and enthusiastic person’s will, determination, and ambition to HELP other artists out.
website- www.mscottault.com
Instagram- @mscottault
The General Bean- We are a small family craft business who are passionate about natural fibres, sustainable living, and making sure that artisanal skills are kept alive and passed on to future generations.We share these passions with you through our handcrafted goods, supplies and teaching.
Instagram – @thegeneralbean