History

Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society has been a vital part of Calgary’s arts ecosystem since its founding in 1998, originally established as The Calgary Point of Art Society.

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For over 25 years, the non-profit organization operated out of a city-leased industrial building in historic Ramsay, offering artist studios and galleries. During that time, Artpoint supported a diverse community of artists and hosted numerous exhibitions and events.

 

In 2023, the organization was forced to vacate the property due to the City of Calgary’s plans to construct a new transit line through the site.

 

Despite this significant setback, a dedicated group of Artpoint artists were determined to keep the organization alive. Their collaboration with cSPACE Projects led to a new chapter: Artpoint found a new home in Calgary’s Beltline district, where it continues to thrive as a creative hub in the city’s vibrant downtown core.

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Official Organizational Mandate: 

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Objectives of the Society

 

As a non-profit cooperative association of artists:

• To support the development of the visual arts in Calgary 

• To promote art education in the community 

• To support the artistic work of members 

• To provide for the exhibition of members' works of art 

• To provide for fellowship between members 

• To foster good relationships between the society and the local community 

• To help emerging artists become full-time professional artists

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Our Vision

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• To become a model for artist-run cooperative studio galleries in Canada

• To help emerging artists become full-time professional artists

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Our Mission

• To provide an accesible, attractive and affordable environment for local artists to produce and exhibit their artwork 

• To promote arts and culture, to enhance the life of the community

• To help members develop their artistic careers.

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