Calyx in Full Bloom

May 2012 - Edmonton

Thank you . . . to all of our very talented artists for making Calyx Distinctive Arts' 4th Edmonton show a tremendous success! It was an outstanding group effort, demonstrating the cooperation and true essence of what an artists’ collective is meant to be.  We have left Edmonton ‘buzzing’ about our show, and we are confident that both our reputation and our sales will grow in Edmonton, as they have in Calgary.  The feedback from many customers indicates that we have made a very favourable impression!

April 2012 – Calgary

Thank you . . . to all of our very talented artists for making Calyx Distinctive Arts' 23rd Calgary show a tremendous success! Approximately 1500 art lovers visited our show with many of them having acquired new art for themselves and for others as gifts. Several customers commented that they thought it was our strongest show ever.  We suspect they got that right!

Just sayin' . . . on Sunday afternoon, one artist observed that no other art show or gallery in Calgary offers the “quality, diversity and originality – in one weekend under one roof” that Calyx has become known for – and that designers, decorators and home owners alike could make Calyx their “one stop destination'’ for creating a beautiful living space.  We agree!

April 2011 – Calgary

Calyx Distinctive Arts’ 21st show can best be described by one of our participating artists: "Thanks! . . . for another great Calyx event. As always, it was a beautiful, organized, and professionally presented show . . . there was an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air all day long. It was great to see so many happy customers lugging their treasures out the door! . . ."

Here we are with our new Calyx reusable bags . . .

November 2010 – Edmonton

Calyx Distinctive Arts’ first Edmonton exhibition and sale was a huge success. Wide eyed customers strolled through beautifully displayed high quality art work at the Pleasantview Community League Hall. A good turnout, brisk sales and lots of customer enthusiasm contributed to the show’s great success. We are already looking forward to our second semi-annual show in Edmonton next May.

October 2010 - Calgary

Calyx Distinctive Arts, an artists’ collective that has made the Crescent Heights Community Centre its home since inception, celebrated its 10th anniversary and 20th art show in October, 2010. From its humble beginnings with 16 artists participating in a one day show, Calyx has grown to feature over 50 artists in each two day show every spring and fall.

Calyx directors, graduates from the Alberta College of Art and Design BFA program, developed their unique business model as a hybrid between gallery style and artist run shows, offering both art makers and art buyers the best of both worlds. This is a juried show and the work is of exceptional quality. As a result, customers line up before the doors open to be first to view and purchase artworks from the amazing selection displayed. A unique feature of this show is that it is actually two shows in one - a different show with different artists each day! Local residents have commented, when the Calyx show is set up at the Community Hall, that the hall has never looked better. And the CHCA gets spin off benefits too. Since Calyx shows the hall to great advantage, several Calyx customers have subsequently booked the hall for their own weddings or parties.

At all Calyx shows, the artists are in attendance so that customers are able to talk to them about their artwork. Prices are reasonable, as is the commission structure, so the result is that everyone gets a good deal - artists and customers alike! The Calyx show has developed quite a following with a growing mailing list comprised of people from all areas of Calgary and surrounding communities. The Calyx directors would like to thank their customers for their continued strong support!