Stride Gallery is pleased to present four artists talks in conjunction with the recent group exhibition in our main space SHROUD, CROWN, GREY AREA, GENERATIONS. These talks are now available to access online, in case you missed the events, or want to rewatch them. Click the links below for access.

SHROUD: Artist Talk with Claudia Chagoya

Thursday, February 11th at 4pm MST

GREY AREA: Artist Talk with Twinkle Banerjee

Thursday, February 25th at 4pm MST

CROWN: Artist Talk with Casa de Naz

Sunday, March 7th at 3pm MST

GENERATIONS: Artist Talk with Farzaneh Azizpour

Friday, March 26th at 5pm MST

Stride Gallery’s recent Main Space exhibition Shroud, Crown, Grey Area, Generations, was in partnership with The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI). This exhibition was a part of the Immigrant Arts Festival (IMAF) featuring newcomers and immigrant artists in Calgary. This exhibition Shroud, Crown, Grey Area, Generations presents artists Farzaneh Azizpour, Twinkle Banerjee, Claudia Chagoya, and Sabrina Naz Comănescu. Shroud, Crown, Grey Area, Generations spotlights the coming together of immigrant and newcomer artists, showcasing work in the forms of textiles, photography, video, and painting.

The Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) is an arts council based in Calgary, Alberta. The council was founded in January 2019 with the expressed purpose of connecting newcomer and immigrant artists with the existing arts community in Calgary, providing these artists with access to needed resources and helping them turn their passion and creativity into thriving careers or businesses. ICAI actively encourages diversity of expression and culture through the creation of a safe and welcoming community where newcomer and immigrant artists feel confident to showcase their artwork and distinct cultural identities.