About Us
The Calgary Chapter had it’s first western exhibition and sale in July of 1949. The chapter was fully organized in 1981. The original members were Margaret King, Jeanette McClelland, Irene Wahl, June Montgomery, Merle Stewart, and Elaine Rathie.
This chapter is a leader in western Canada for uniting artists, critics, and all persons interested in art. It also provides a clearing house for information and ideas and promotes the welfare and recognition of art in the community. It also provides donations to the community through jury fees and sales from the participating artists in shows of the highest quality. Standards are maintained through juries for active membership status.
Educational and practical workshops organized by the chapter are among the many benefits of membership in this chapter. Several juried shows each year provide the members with opportunities to exhibit works of art as well as provide the general public with an insight into the artist mind and vision.
