Free, drop-in, Stephen Avenue
Introducing SPARROW POP-UP — free art, out in the community! 🌳
This summer, Sparrow Arts Society is bringing free, drop-in art-making right to Calgary's community markets and public spaces. No experience, no required skills, no cost — just show up, make something, and meet the working artists behind it. Every pop-up is co-designed with our artists-in-residence, so what you create connects to real, living artistic practice. All ages, all skill levels, all welcome.
📅 WHERE TO FIND US
📍 The Downtown Markets — Stephen Avenue (@thedowntownmarkets)
Tuesday, June 23 · ⏰ 11am–6pm 📌 Stephen Ave (8 Ave SW), Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Ellie Ryan 🤝 Sparrow board: Sandra Neill ✨Theme: Sep, Sew Sprawl - sewing fabric apples
📍 Bridgeland Riverside Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 25 · ⏰ 3:30–7:30pm 📌 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Page Cowell 🤝 Sparrow board: Jamie Mason ✨Theme: Sep, Sew Sprawl - sewing fabric apples
📍 Canopy Art Market (@canopyartandwellness)
Sunday, June 28 · ⏰ 1:30–7pm 📌 Canopy Studios, 1723 9 St SW, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: TBA 🤝 Sparrow board: Mellissa Fonseca
📍 Canada Cultural Day (@cityofcalgary)
Wednesday, July 1 · ⏰ 11am–5pm 📌 Sien Lok Park, Riverfront Ave & 1 St SW, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Ezgi Turker 🤝 Sparrow board: Danielle Piper, Dorothea Buchlinski & Sandra Neill ✨ Theme: HOME — Badges & Beads
📍 Bridgeland Riverside Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 2 · ⏰ 3:30–7:30pm 📌 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Jona Redwood 🤝 Sparrow board: TBD
📍 Dalhousie Farmers' Market 🗓 Thursday, July 9 · ⏰ 3:30–7:30pm 📌 Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Yu Chen 🤝 Sparrow board: TBD
📍 Heritage Park Market Nights 🗓 Saturday, July 11 · ⏰ 12–6pm 📌 Heritage Park Plaza, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary 🎨 Featured artist: Kseniia 🤝 Sparrow board: TBD