First Thursday July 2

Yeehaw! Ride on down to Art Central for First Thursday, July 2 from 5-9 pm where contemporary art meets cowboy culture with music by DJ Bruno Changkye, exhibition openings, artist demonstrations and much more! Admission is free!

UPPER LEVEL

INFLUX Gallery: BIG NEWS: Emerging Artist Invitational Exhibition: We think these artists are worth bragging about!

OneBlueWall: Lassos, Spurs, etc.: Cowboy culture seen through the eyes of various artists.

UPPERCASE Gallery: UPPERCASE Magazine: Celebrating the release of the summer issue!

MAIN LEVEL

Axis Contemporary Art: The Rodeo and the West: Photography by Donald Woodman.

Rox Gems: Stampede Gems: 15% off all turquoise & coral necklaces, pendants & bracelets.

Shisomiso Boutique and Gallery: Diane McGeachy: Drawings.

Studio Todorovic: Unique ceramic pendants & other lovelies by Vancouver artist, Melissa Pavlovic.

Swirl Fine Art & Design: City Summer Fun: A look at our vibrant city in the summer by resident artists.

LOWER LEVEL

DUG: Mélange: Showcasing a variety of art styles and subjects by nine Calgary artists.

Heather Brewster: Creative Concoctions: Little dollies made from recycled old toys and found objects.

My Escape Art: Line Dancing Designs: Giftware, clothing, cards & more by Melody Germain.

POST Exhibit: Gail Scheuring: Work incorporating found imagery taken from postcards, advertising images and photography to create a commentary of our mass media culture.

UPPERCASE Project Room (new in the Art Loop!): Box Social presents work by Western Canadian artists.