art gallery trip with kids
So. You want to go see some art at an art gallery in Calgary – and you’ve got two kids in tow… where can you go?
Said question is one I pose daily.
This weekend we were able to find a little solution.
I have always thought the “Eau Claire market circuit” in an under utilized aspect of Calgary’s core. It just doesnt seem to work into people’s routine… but everytime we go down there, I am always thinking – “wow, why doesnt everyone do this?”
The secret is to park on the north side of the pedestrian bridge off Memorial drive. Its free evenings and weekends. Most people don’t know that. Its so convenient, you can even do an evening picnic and stroll, or its a great way to do a little breakfast on a weekend.
So, you can play in the park, stroll across to Eau Claire Market, play at the indoor park in the food court, and then hit the Artist run center called “the New Gallery” – on your way to get your morning coffee and head home.
Its a perfect morning for everyone, and a great way to see some contemporary art. The gallery is small enough and friendly enough that your kids can come and see the work, without risk of the baby getting lost and eating something valuable.
The show we saw was by Ted Hiebert :” Unbecomings”. It is an interesting photographic work by a First Nations artist. It inspired some discussion with Marcel about animals, myths, and the spirit world.
Oh, and I am going to record my first podcast about art, Calgary and family life. It will be posted this friday.
