SPARK: cSPACE King Edward (L1, L2, L3)1721 29th Avenue SW, CalgaryMonday Dec. 3 - Saturday Dec. 8Gallery hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 8pm

Featuring: Adam C., Alexander Oswell, Amanda Carlson, Andrew Harding, Chantal Tailleur, Charlene, Chi Truong, Craig Talbot, Daniel May, Deserie Dick, Dolly Sen, Dwight Adams, Eva Hontela, Isabel MacMaster, Jamie Laventure, Jenny Stead, Julianna Yee, Karen Dunwoody, Kasia K., Laura LaPeare, Leonka Kaluha, Lora Lee Nickel, Lynn Cameron, Macarena Ruidiaz, Mahwish Ahmed, Marie Wilcox, Mark Mercer, Matthew Carberry, Mike Kary, Olivier Martini, Paula Timm, Penny Gunderson, Rande Farrell, Rey Daoed, Shawn Belanger, Tara H., Tim Crnkovic & Vivi-Mari Carpelan.

SPARK: Studio C Gallery#235, 1721 29th Avenue SWMonday Dec. 3 - Saturday Dec. 8Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pmExtended gallery hours: Saturday 10am - 1pm

Featuring: Cassie Chaba, Chantal Tailleur, Charlene J, Daniel May, Dean Olesky, Deserie Dick, Eva Hontela, Jamie Petit, Jesse Bishop, Jonathan Storhaug, Kathy M. Austin, Leonka Kaluha, Mary Salvani, Matthew Carberry, Megan Gilmore, Melanie Marcotte, Olga Guse, Sandra Milne, Tony French & Vivien Dymond.

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Cover art: Jenny Stead,

“Reflection”

Calgary’s largestand longest runningDisability Art Festival

Juried Exhibitions FREE • All ages 2018

All galleries are wheelchair accessible and work is hung at an accessible level. Service animals are welcome and all venues are free to visit. Wherever possible, exhibits include touchable art.

Note: The indoor Farmers & Makers Market will be occurring in the hallways of cSPACE on Saturday, December 8th from 10am - 1pm. Expect the hallways to be busier during this time.

The SPARK Disability Art Festival 2018 is presented by Studio C, generously supported by The Berkhold Family Foundation with additional contributions from:

Public ProgramsCommunity Partnerships

SPARK is presented annually to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3. Learn about other Calgary events: calgaryidpd.com

Nickle Galleries is pleased to once again partner with the SPARK Disability Art Festival, this year sharing about the Indefinite Arts Centre — one of the founding organizations of SPARK and also Canada’s oldest and largest disability arts organization. Join CEO Jung-Suk (JS) Ryu to talk about the organization’s transformation towards becoming a nationally recognized arts centre.

For details, visit http://nickle.ucalgary.ca/

SPARK is proud to promote the ACADSA Hear/d Residency, a pilot project developed by the Alberta College of Art + Design’s Students’ Association. The residency has its own central theme of resilience relating to the journey of mental health issues currently experienced by many post-secondary students. Drawing on this theme, the Hear/d Residency program invites participants to explore concerns that are affecting post-secondary students in a creative and innovative way.

And As It ContinuesA Product of the Hear/d Residency Program

Location: ACAD Main Mall1407 14th Avenue NW, CalgaryDates: Nov. 28 - Dec. 12 • 7am - 11pm dailyReception: Dec. 6 • 6-8pm

Join representatives from the Indefinite Arts Centre, Artistic Expressions, MoMo Movement, Inside Out Theatre and other special guests to discuss the benefits and challenges of festivals that exclusively feature disabled artists. Hear from artists and programmers of Calgary’s leading disability art organizations as they explore topics such as: Are disability art festivals the best way to experience work? And what are the pros and cons of identifying as a disabled artist?

This is Our Moment - Indefinite Arts CentreNickle at Noon Series

Location: Gallery Hall - Main Floor - Taylor Family Digital Library, University of CalgaryAddress: 410 University Ct NW, CalgaryDate: Nov. 29 • 12 - 1pm

FREE • All ages FREE • All ages

Artist Rendering of proposed new facility.Courtesy Indefinite Arts Centre

Attend this event to learn more about IAC’s proposed ‘National accessArts Centre’, which would be North America’s first multidisciplinary arts hub for artists with disabilities.

Following the panel, the hallway galleries of cSPACE and Studio C will be open for the public to explore, showcasing juried SPARK artwork from around the world. Light refreshments and a relaxed reception will be offered at Studio C.

Please note: This event is open to the public and seating is limited. Please arrive early.

What are the Pros and Cons of Disability-specific Festivals?A Panel Discussion with Calgary Artists and Disability Art Programmers

Location: RGO Treehouse, 4th floor, cSPACE King EdwardAddress: 1721 29 Ave SW, CalgaryDate: December 6 • 6 - 7pmKick-off to the SPARK Festival Reception

cSPACE Accessibility Transit: Calgary Transit’s number 6, 7 and 107 bus routes all stop conveniently nearby.

Parking and Drop Off: There is a surface parking lot located off 29th Avenue as well as on-street parking. Two (2) accessible parking spaces are located on site. Access drop-off is at the north-facing entrance.

Entrances and Elevators: You can enter through the Historic Grand Entrance on the south side of the building, through the Contemporary Main Entrance (wheelchair accessible) or the old ‘Boys Entrance’ on the building’s north side. Elevators are located on every floor midway down the hallway.

SPARK Festival ReceptionLocation: Studio C, 2nd Floor, cSPACEAddress: #235, 1721 29th Ave SW, CalgaryDate: Thursday, December 6 • 6 - 8pm

The public is invited to join this year’s SPARK artists for a free reception and social immediately following the panel discussion What are the Pros and Cons of Disability-specific Festivals in the RGO Treehouse. Visitors are welcome to tour cSPACE and Studio C at their own pace. Light refreshments will be served at Studio C until 8pm.