Explore our upcoming events below, or view the full list and calendar.
Featured image by Alec Soth, who will present an Artist Talk at the Central Library on February 28th. Presented by The Camera Store.
Join us at Contemporary Calgary, and take advantage of this final opportunity to see the 2026 Exposure exhibitions!
We invite you to celebrate the unique perspectives of our student photographers on the last day of our exhibition; join us at The Little Gallery in the Arts Building and Parkade at the University of Calgary for the closing reception of our very first exhibition with the Exposure Photography Festival!
Celebrate the opening night of MUSE 2026! Meet the photographers, explore the work, and enjoy food, drinks, and a DJ set. Opening night tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Join us as we celebrate the closing of a dynamic, open-studio residency.
Join us for a special fundraiser evening celebrating the life, work, and lasting impact of Calgary photographer Brian Henson.
Celebrate the launch of this exhibition at Studio 122 Calgary: meet the artist and the athletes featured in this project, and mingle with Calgary, Canmore & Banff's creative, athlete + outdoor community.
Students of SAIT’s Darkroom come together for a second year showcasing their talent and commitment to black & white photography.
Join us for the opening of two Exposure Photography Festival exhibitions: Loop 14 by Nahanni McKay, and at the last judgement we will all be trees by Julya Hajnoczky.
Join us for a delightful evening at cSPACE where you will explore 4 floors of inspirational photography, live music & exciting conversation!
Revisit one of Calgary’s most significant urban photography projects through a focused selection of fifteen large-scale works by Steve Speer. Remarks from the artist at 6:30pm.
Join us at Contemporary Calgary as we celebrate the official opening of the 2026 Exposure Photography Festival!
Mono/Mono: an Ode to Daidō, by David Marion. Capturing Japan with a 35mm camera, Marion channels Daidō Moriyama’s grainy, impulsive style. Printed by hand in black-and-white, these images evoke fleeting moments, unpolished and full of raw emotion.
Join us for the opening of What We See – a curated collection of 15 remarkable photographs, developed and curated by Neat Film Lab and printed by Royce Howland.
A conversation with Glenna Cardinal and seth cardinal dodginghorse, moderated by Christina Reynolds, focussed on the “borders” they encounter in their art practice and in their lives.
Join us at the Central Library for an editorial photography and fine-art talk by celebrated and world renowned photographer, Alec Soth!
Co-sponsored by the Department of Art and Art History, Exposure Photography Festival and Nickle Galleries. Always free. Everyone welcome.
Experience the most recent work of beloved local photographer & co-owner of The Camera Store, Julian Ferreira!
Join Mireille Perron, Leia Guo and Cy Yang-Smith for a discussion on past and present Canadian cyanotypists. Co-sponsored by Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary and Calgary Arts Development.
Stephen Chan presents his new photobook, Eau Claire Nowhere, which documents the liminal spaces and 90's aesthetic of Eau Claire Market, a dead mall in downtown Calgary. Moderated by Jessica Szeto.
Cryoscapes explores the tension between fragility and force within Alberta’s winter landscapes. Artist, Nigel Midwinter will share his experiences of shooting on Abraham Lake in winter through slides.
Leighton Artist Studios presents an artist talk by Ryan Van Der Hout, recipient of the 2026 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography. They will share insights into an interdisciplinary practice spanning photography, stained glass, and sculpture.
Create and trade photographic mini masterpieces with other creatives.
Expand your understanding of both Black & White and Colour films through a mix of technical insight and practical demonstrations.
Discover the foundations of B&W film photography through a hands-on, immersive session designed for beginners and returning film enthusiasts alike.
Explore the world of cyanotype image-making with us in this experimental, camera-less process. Participants will work with coated paper, layering objects and transparencies to create compositions that respond to UV light.
Join us in person for a photography workshop focussed on digital capture and file management platforms, led by acclaimed photographer Scott Rowed.
