Sparrow Artspace

Sparrow Artspace Why sparrow?

Creativity - Community - Collaboration

Sparrow Artspace provides monthly residencies where artists can create, collaborate, and exhibit to further their artistic journey in a supportive community. Sparrow Artspace wishes to embody the spirit of the sparrow as symbolic of creativity, community, collaboration, communal environment, friendly, caring, working together, simplicity, empowerment, inclu

sion, resourcefulness, helping spirits, and joy. Sparrow Artspace is located in the historic deWaal building (b.1910) in Bridgeland, in Mohkinstis (Blackfoot “elbow” where the two rivers meet, otherwise known as Calgary). Sparrow Artspace gratefully acknowledges that we stand on Treaty 7 territory, ancestral home to the Blackfoot Confederacy (which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Stoney-Nakoda First Nations, (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Intro to Projection MappingSaturday, June 6, 1-4pmPWYC ($10+), for adults, please register on our website (link in bio)P...
05/30/2026

Intro to Projection Mapping
Saturday, June 6, 1-4pm

PWYC ($10+), for adults, please
register on our website (link in bio)

Projection mapping uses everyday projectors to transform space and objects into interactive displays and captivating 3D video content. This workshop teaches the very basics of projection mapping, serving as an easy entry point for all levels, from going over projectors to learning the software (MadMapper). Taught by artist-in-residence Ellie Ryan

Ellie Ryan is a textile and expanded media artist who has worked and exhibited internationally. Equipped with a projector and sewing machine she bridges the gap between traditional and expanded mediums to create layered environments that invite viewers to reflect on loss,

transformation and the beauty that can emerge from memory and decay. With a push to create interactive work, Ryan breaks the bounds of typical gallery expectations, encouraging the viewers to get up close and personal with many of her works, inspiring people to shift how they interact with art in the everyday. Utilizing found fabrics and footage Ryan intertwines the mediums into something new and exciting while paying homage to what came before.

Artist-in-Residence Page Cowell .cowell Page Cowell is a multi-disciplinary artist with a sentiment for the quotidian. S...
05/29/2026

Artist-in-Residence Page Cowell .cowell

Page Cowell is a multi-disciplinary artist with a sentiment for the quotidian. She aims to illuminate the profound stories that reside within the seemingly commonplace. She finds inspiration in the resilience, tenacity, and quiet dignity of individuals navigating the complexities of their daily lives. Page’s work often tips its hat at the working class. In a world where most spend a third of their lives at work, she is interested in how workspaces impact identity and taste. She recognizes industry’s significant influence on culture and hasbeen taken by creating interactive work that allows people to bond over this.

SEEP SEW SPRAWL: Ellie Ryan & Page Cowell

May 18 to June 30, 2026

Meet the artists Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm!

Through immersive installation and kinetic sculpture, SEEP SEW SPRAWL aims to highlight the resilience of nature within urban environments. Shifting projections, tactile sculptures, and moving machines reveal the persistence of nature as it weaves through and
around industrial spaces that have been recreated within the gallery walls. Interactive elements draw viewers in, making them participants in the dialogue between growth and construction and inviting them to consider their own position within the relationship
between the natural and the industrial. Made from found and repurposed materials, including local industrial waste, the work carries traces of environmental history and human labour which anchor the installation in Calgary’s urban landscape.

Animating at Home: A Beginner’s Animation Workshop for FamiliesSaturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.FAMILY WORKSHOP:...
05/21/2026

Animating at Home: A Beginner’s Animation Workshop for Families

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: For kids 7-13 AND an adults, registration

This hands-on workshop introduces children ages 7–13 (plus an adult) to the magic of animation! From character design and drawing to stop motion and photography, participants will learn how to bring their ideas to life on screen using accessible software and materials. Perfect for beginners, this session encourages imagination, storytelling, and plenty of fun. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a phone or tablet if possible. Kids must be accompanied by an adults. Taught by artist-in-residence Page Cowell.

SEEP SEW SPRAWL: Ellie Ryan & Page Cowell .cowell May 18 to June 30, Meet the artists Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm!Through immers...
05/21/2026

SEEP SEW SPRAWL: Ellie Ryan & Page Cowell .cowell

May 18 to June 30, Meet the artists Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm!

Through immersive installation and kinetic sculpture, SEEP SEW SPRAWL aims to highlight the resilience of nature within urban environments. Shifting projections, tactile sculptures, and moving machines reveal the persistence of nature as it weaves through and around industrial spaces that have been recreated within the gallery walls. Interactive elements draw viewers in, making them participants in the dialogue between growth and construction and inviting them to consider their own position within the relationship between the natural and the industrial. Made from found and repurposed materials, including local industrial waste, the work carries traces of environmental history and human labour which anchor the installation in Calgary’s urban landscape.

Animating at Home: A Beginner’s Animation Workshop for Families

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: For kids 7-13 AND an adults, registration

This hands-on workshop introduces children ages 7–13 (plus an adult) to the magic of animation! From character design and drawing to stop motion and photography, participants will learn how to bring their ideas to life on screen using accessible software and materials. Perfect for beginners, this session encourages imagination, storytelling, and plenty of fun. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a phone or tablet if possible. Kids must be accompanied by an adults. Taught by artist-in-residence Page Cowell.

Intro to Projection Mapping

Saturday, June 6, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PWYC ($10+), for adults, please register

Projection mapping uses everyday projectors to transform space and objects into interactive displays and captivating 3D video content. This workshop teaches the very basics of projection mapping, serving as an easy entry point for all levels, from going over projectors to learning the software (MadMapper). Taught by artist-in-residence Ellie Ryan.

CALL FOR CALGARY ARTISTS: SPARROW ARTSPACE RESIDENCIES for 2 or more artists 🕊️Applications now open for:🗓️ May 17 to Ju...
05/17/2026

CALL FOR CALGARY ARTISTS: SPARROW ARTSPACE RESIDENCIES for 2 or more artists 🕊️

Applications now open for:
🗓️ May 17 to June 30, 2027 (6 weeks!)
Application due June 15, 2026 > application on our website (link in bio)

Sparrow Artspace in Bridgeland offers 700 sq. ft. of creative space for exhibitions, working space, installations, performances, events, and workshops.

✨ No accommodations or travel included.
🏡 This opportunity is only open to Calgary-area artists at this time

🎨 CREATIVITY
Explore, experiment, and expand your practice in a supportive, flexible environment.

🤝 COLLABORATION
Residencies are for two or more artists — side-by-side or fully collaborative.

💫 COMMUNITY
Engage with visitors, host workshops, and share your art. Sparrow is a hub for creativity and connection.

We welcome applications from racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQ+ artists, and from arts organizations.

💵 Residency fees:
$450 per artist (min 2 artists), rate negotiable for larger groups.
Sales commission: 25% to Sparrow Arts Society
$500 damage deposit

🪶 Sparrow Artspace is run by the non-profit Sparrow Arts Society .arts.society , powered by volunteers and donations. Artists are encouraged to apply for grants (see and for a full list of grants

📍 Located in the historic De Waal Building, 36 4 St NE, Calgary
🌐 Apply at sparrowartspace.com (link in bio)

Repost from .canada•We are THRILLED to announce our third Print Exchange, taking place on Sunday, May 31 from 2 p.m. to ...
05/16/2026

Repost from .canada
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We are THRILLED to announce our third Print Exchange, taking place on Sunday, May 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at our beloved .artspace.

Join us for an afternoon of connection and creativity, while bringing an 8x10 print that explores the theme of RENEWAL.

Whether you bring an existing print or create one for the event, RENEWAL asks us to dive into what it is to begin again. Like a bud turning its face softly to the sun after surviving winter’s touch, fearlessly rising from the ashes of a past life, or trying something for the first time—we can’t wait to see what RENEWAL means to you.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register through the Eventbrite link (in bio).

Artists Trading Cards for NEWCOMERSWednesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FREE - please register on our website (lin...
05/15/2026

Artists Trading Cards for NEWCOMERS

Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

FREE - please register on our website (link in bio), All ages welcome (accompanied by an adult), no experience necessary.

Join us at Sparrow Artspace for a fun and creative event where you can make and trade your own Artists Trading Cards with other newcomers in Calgary! This is a great way to meet fellow newcomers and creatives, share your work, and connect with the local art community. All suplies will be provided.

Board members Yiting Hui and Sandra Neill will be in attendance to answer any questions about our artists-in-residence program and connect newcomers to other artists resources in the community!

What Are Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)?Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of art measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the size of a standard playing card. Originating in the 1990s, the ATC movement began in Switzerland with artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann, who envisioned a way for artists to exchange their creations without monetary transactions. The concept quickly gained global popularity, fostering artistic expression and collaboration. Today, ATCs are celebrated as an inclusive and accessible way to share art and build connections within creative communities.

Stitch & B.I.T.C.H (Brave, Inspired, Thriving, Connected, Healing) CircleWednesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m-8pmFREE - please re...
05/13/2026

Stitch & B.I.T.C.H (Brave, Inspired, Thriving, Connected, Healing) Circle

Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m-8pm

FREE - please register on our website (link in bio), for WOMEN ages 18+

Sitch & B.I.T.C.H Circle (Bold, Inspired, Thriving, Connected, Healing)

Hey ladies! Join us for a cozy, come-as-you-choose space for WOMEN only who crave connection, creativity, and candid conversations. Whether you are stitching, creating, conspiring, or sipping tea and taking it all in, this is the space for you.

Please note that this is a CHILDREN free space

Today we celebrate the closing of a deeply meaningful experience As a collective, we want to thank everyone who has been...
05/07/2026

Today we celebrate the closing of a deeply meaningful experience

As a collective, we want to thank everyone who has been part of this process — for your presence, conversations, time, and support throughout this residency.

Every encounter and exchange left a mark on our work and strengthened this space for creation, reflection, and community. Thank you for believing in art as a place for connection and transformation.

We warmly invite you to join us for the closing of the residency and celebrate this final moment of the process together. It will be a joy to share the work, the space, and everything we experienced during these past weeks.

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