Celebrate art in nature at Western Canada’s Premier contemporary art centre & sculpture park

Gail Hinchliffe

Exhibition on now thru till October 28, 2024. Open Saturdays 1pm-4pm.

For the first time come see Katie and Harry’s art exhibited side-by-side. Free entry. Exhibit is open on Saturdays from 1-4 for the month of October. 

Katie Ohe

Ryan Smitham Reflections on koac Residency

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Sculptor Ryan Smitham discusses his art making practice and studio residency at KOAC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SCULPTURE PARK

KOAC’s Sculpture Park is home to over 25 pieces, including a large collection of monumental-scale contemporary works by local and international artists.

Venue + Booking

Take advantage of our Sculpture Park for corporate retreats, community group meetings.

Featured sculpture: Steel Wave, by Roy Leadbeater

It started with a vision — it continues with a mission to share the celebration of contemporary art with our community, in the most monumental way.

Located in Springbank, Alberta, the KOAC is poised to become one of Canada’s leading cultural art centres and sculpture parks. Dedicated to the preservation of the surrounding environment, KOAC aims to be a fully self-sufficient contemporary arts facility that focuses on the enrichment of Calgary’s cultural identity and Springbank’s community pride. 

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Artist in Residence

Artist Residency Program

Are you an emerging artist and looking for an inspiring place to develop your practice?

Sculpture

Sculpture Park

KOAC’s Sculpture Park is home to over 25 pieces, including a large collection of monumental-scale contemporary works by local and international artists. Plans in development for virtual tours of the Park.

Workshops

Workshops

Come join us and experience the togetherness, well-being and fun of the creative process.

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Donation

Donation Opportunities

Get behind KOAC? Be a groundbreaker. Various levels of contribution allow you to get involved creatively!

 

Booking

Venue + Booking

Take advantage of our Sculpture Park for corporate retreats, community group meetings.

More than just a NOT-FOR-PROFIT

We provide a space for critical thinking and the exchange of knowledge.

We bring communities together with contemporary art as a common language.

From our Patrons

Thanks to everyone who has supported and keeps supporting KOAC.

We wouldn’t be here without you.

“The Kiyooka Ohe Arts Center has heart and soul and it comes from the two iconic founders. Katie Ohe and Harry Kiyooka are Calgary Arts royalty who have taught, mentored, curated, wrote, painted and sculpted Calgary’s contemporary art scene. Meeting them is an honour and a memory to be treasured.”

Deborah Herringer

Director, Herringer Kiss Gallery

“My wish is for KOAC to accomplish everything they set out to do for the future of Calgary & culture. Katie and Harry have all the knowledge necessary to provide a home for excellent examples of art.”

Doug MacLean

Founder, Canadian Art Galleries

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