WHAT

Four days of amazing shopping with some of the best art and craft that Canada has to offer. Take your time, connect with the artists, and find something for everyone on your list. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer as well as live music on Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoon. This is the way to shop!

Check out our entrance space that invites inspiration for your new art purchases and drop your ticket in the box and cross your fingers for the hourly $100 gift certificate draws that are going on during the day from Thursday through Saturday. And if your hands are overflowing, don’t be surprised if someone finds you and slips one of the sought-after Art Market red bags on your shoulder.

Start a new ritual! Cast aside your online, big-box shopping and start the season right at Art Market Craft Sale!


Live Entertainment

Rick Climans Band

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
5PM TO 8PM

The Rick Climans Jazz Group, based in Calgary, has been performing their brand of cool, funky jazz across Alberta for the past 18 years. Blues and Latin elements are strong components of the group’s sound, as they take jazz standards and perform them with their own unique twist!

Rick Climans on saxes. Rick is a life-long saxophonist and teaching artist. He studied jazz improvisation with world-renowned saxophonist Pat LaBarbera in Toronto. Rick has played in diverse genres from jazz to rhythm and blues, and from pop/rock to synth wave to classical. He’s performed across North America, including New Orleans, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Phoenix, and Toronto.

Morgan McKee on keyboards. Morgan has a strong musical pedigree having graduated from the iconic Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is a busy piano instructor in the Central Alberta region and is the musical director and performer in a multitude of theatrical productions.

Tyler Reimer on drums. Tyler has been on the Calgary music scene for many years, known for his strong percussion performances in a wide range of genres. He is a jazz and pop freelance drummer, and plays for a popular rock group besides playing in Rick’s Jazz Group and other bands. Tyler is also a percussion instructor for students and players of all ages.


WHEN

November 14 – 17, 2024


HOURS

Thursday, November 14, 10am – 9pm
Friday, November 15, 10am – 9pm
Saturday, November 16, 10am – 6pm
Sunday, November 17, 10am – 5pm


PRICE

Cash accepted at the door as well Visa, Mastercard, and American Express

Adults $15.00
Senior/Student $12.00
Children 12 and under with an adult: Free
Pay once and return every day free!
New evening bar service and live music to put you in the shopping mood!


WHERE:

Entire 2nd level of the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136-8th Ave. SE


PARKING

Underground parking and LRT access. Parking is available in the City Parkade underneath the Calgary Telus Convention Centre – parking rates vary.

Lot 36 City Hall Parkade (322 – 9 Ave SE) Best close day rate
Lot 24 Arts Commons Parkade (829 Macleod Trail SE) Best close day rate
Lot 60 Convention Centre Parkade (727 – 1 St SE) Closest parking, fills quickly

Prices subject to change. Verify on line.


HOTEL

The Calgary Marriott Hotel (attached to the Calgary Telus Convention Centre) and the Hilton Garden Inn are both recommend by Art Market. If you are coming from outside the city, why not make a girls weekend and stay downtown?

Marriott Calgary Downtown   Hilton Garden Inn


FRIENDS & SPONSORS