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2026 JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada intern Ella Tang observes a Kananginak Pootoogook print in Glenbow's collection.
Artist Feature: Kananginak Pootoogook
This summer, Glenbow was thrilled to welcome interns for the second year of the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program. Funded through a generous donation from Shaw Family Foundation, this initiative was established to give students opportunities to work with Glenbow. During this summer’s program, intern Ella Tang had the opportunity to […]
Noboru Sawai, The Honorable Curator (detail), 1974, copper etching and woodcut on paper, 49.7 x 65.1 cm, Collection of Glenbow.
Artist Feature: Noboru Sawai
This summer, Glenbow was thrilled to welcome interns for the second year of the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada Internship Program. Funded through a generous donation from Shaw Family Foundation, this initiative was established to give students opportunities to work with Glenbow. During this summer’s program, intern Jade Iwata had the opportunity to […]
William LeRoy Stevenson, On Prince’s Island, 1957, oil on hardboard, 60.0 x 75.0 cm. Collection of Glenbow. Gift of the Devonian Foundation, 1979. Formerly in the Collection of the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation, purchased from the artist, 1957.
Q&A: The Calgary Group
The Calgary Group: Modern, Experimental, Controversial explores the story of a remarkable community of artists who challenged artistic conventions and helped establish Calgary as an important centre for art in Canada following the Second World War. It will be the inaugural exhibition from the JR Shaw Institute for Art in Canada, a program within Glenbow […]
From left, Glenbow supporters David and Gail O’Brien stand on the terrace of Glenbow’s revitalized home, JR Shaw Place.
Dedication to Community
Gail & David O'Brien
Enhancing Arts and Culture in Calgary
Palmer Family Foundation
Photo: Adam Borman
Introducing JR Shaw Place
In February 2022, Shaw Family Foundation announced an exceptional $35 million donation to Glenbow in honour and memory of the late JR Shaw, one of Calgary’s eminent business leaders. The donation established endowments to support free general admission for all visitors to the museum in perpetuity and the creation of an institute focused on art […]
Kate Fischer, Joanne Cuthbertson, and Lindsay Fischer. Photo: Ramsey Kunkel.
Fostering Diverse Arts Experiences
Fischer-Cuthbertson Family
Lori Egger and Steve Laut
Dedication to Diversity and Inclusivity
Steve Laut & Lori Egger
Irfhan Rawji
Arts + Culture = Thriving Economy
Irfhan Rawji
A Lifelong Love of Glenbow
Britt Simmons & Janet Harvie