Create. Connect. Heal.
You are warmly invited to the closing reception of
Reflections of Wonder
An art exhibition featuring five local artists
Date
Sunday, May 31
Time
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Venue
Canopy Studios
1723 9th Street SW, Calgary
Join us for an afternoon of art, conversation, and connection — celebrating the work of five remarkable artists whose visions invite stillness, wonder, and reflection.
Featured artists
Afshan Khan
A self-taught abstract artist from Rocky View County whose richly textured acrylics — shaped with expressive palette knife techniques — capture the light, movement, and atmosphere of Canadian landscapes.
Allison Dawrant
A Calgary mixed media artist who left a nursing career in 2020 to pursue a more intentional life centered on creativity. Her work finds beauty in quiet moments and the meditative joy of the process.
Tracy & Neil — ARTrophy
A husband-and-wife duo who paint side by side on the same canvas, merging two perspectives into one fluid expression. Rooted in the Canadian Rockies — Canmore, Banff, the Bow Valley, Ya Ha Tinda — their work transforms familiar horizons into movement, light, and line.
Yevheniia Vasylkova
An emerging Ukrainian visual artist based in Airdrie who explores displacement, trauma, and healing through watercolour, collage, and interactive community-focused work that invites dialogue and connection.
UPCOMING ART SHOW
Join Us for the See me. Hear me. events in June 2026
Join us for the See Me. Hear Me. Art Picnic — a vibrant, community-centered celebration of empathy, creativity, and connection.
Experience an inspiring art exhibition featuring over 50 local artists, each sharing their unique perspectives on empathy and creative wellness. Throughout the day, select artists will offer short talks, inviting you deeper into the stories and intentions behind their work.
We also hope to feature live music and dance performances throughout the day, along with open mic moments. If you want to be seen and heard, bring your instrument, your poetry, your voice — this is a space for expression in all its forms.
This is more than an art show — it’s a space to gather, reflect, and create together. Explore our interactive Art Buffet, where you can make your own gratitude journal, paint a rock, or simply let your creativity flow alongside others.
Enjoy a relaxed picnic atmosphere with refreshments available for purchase. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and all artwork will be available for purchase.
Come spend the day surrounded by art, ideas, and community.
Join us for the See Me. Hear Me. Art Market — a lively day of creativity, connection, and supporting local artists.
After exploring the exhibition, browse a curated selection of vendors offering original artwork, handmade ceramics, prints, cards, stickers, and more. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift or something special for yourself, you’ll find one-of-a-kind pieces created with heart.
Make a day of it — enjoy live music, soak in the atmosphere, and connect with the artists behind the work. When you’re ready to get creative, visit our Art Buffet to make something of your own, or pick up a DIY art kit to keep your summer filled with creativity.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Come shop, create, and celebrate local art.
Art Show + Sale + Market
Art Show + Sale
Live Music
Artist Talks
Community Art Activities
Community Art Activities
“…someday the arts will be considered as significant and essential in everyone’s lives as breathing fresh air, eating clean foods, and engaging in physical exercise.”
-Renée Phillips
Join our creative community!
Many of us don’t think we’re creative—but research shows otherwise. The NASA creativity test found that 98% of children under 5 are “creative geniuses,” and that imagination still lives within us. Creativity isn’t just fun—it’s also a powerful tool for mental health and well-being.
That’s why Canopy Studios is passionate about offering creative workshops where you can rediscover your spark, let go of expectations, and connect with yourself and others through the arts.
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