@eskerfoundation

The Esker Foundation operates a contemporary art gallery in Calgary's Inglewood district, presenting exhibitions of established and emerging artists throughout the year. The foundation's 15,000-square-foot exhibition space occupies the fourth floor of the Atlantic Avenue Art Block. Free public admission and weekend hours make the venue accessible to Calgary's arts community. Recent exhibitions have featured works by Katie Ohe, Anthony Cudahy, Justin de Verteuil, Magalie Guérin, and Alexandre Pépin across media including sculpture, painting, and multimedia installations. The foundation's programming encompasses solo retrospectives, group shows, and site-specific experimental works. A notable highlight was the comprehensive Katie Ohe retrospective documenting six decades of the artist's kinetic sculpture practice. The institution maintains visibility through partnerships with Global News and CTV News Calgary for exhibition coverage and cultural programming announcements. Regular exhibition documentation and artist features appear on the foundation's Instagram channel and website. The gallery's curatorial focus bridges historical artistic legacies with contemporary creative practices in Western Canada.