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From the Editor, Galleries West

One of my first jobs after finishing my undergrad degree was working at the Nickle Arts Museum (now Nickle Galleries) at the University of Calgary.

Grand touring exhibition opens this weekend at MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, Regina Leader-Post

The exhibit is a collaboration between Calgary’s Nickle Galleries, the University of Calgary, and the MacKenzie — curated by Michele Hardy (Nickle), Timothy Long (MacKenzie), and Julia Krueger (independent).

Nickle Galleries features work by Kainai First Nation artist Faye HeavyShield, UToday

Exhibition spans 40 years of distinguished artist’s career

‘Original fear’: University of Calgary marks 85 years of Wells (and Welles), CTV News

Staff inside the University of Calgary archives are prepping a new exhibit that'll look at the works of H.G. Wells and the author's ongoing cultural impact. The library's Special Collections is currently home to two groups of Wells memorabilia: everything from books, to original letters, to first-run publications.

Perspective through portraits: A visit to Nickle Galleries, Gauntlet

Fibre Art Exhibits Coming to AGSM, The Brandon Sun

A touring exhibition featuring 39 textile-based art works on the Canadian Prairies... is coming to the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba.

Letters home give unique glimpse into personal and family life of Métis leader Louis Riel, UToday

Devotion: Louis Riel Writes Home exhibition kicks off with curator's tour June 13

Devotion: Louis Riel Writes Home, Preview Magazine

This exhibition of archival materials, recently acquired by U of C reveals much about his character.

Dans l’intimité familiale de Louis Riel à travers des lettres révélant son côté sensible, CBC Radio Canada

L’Université de Calgary expose, pour la première fois, des lettres et des carnets personnels de Louis Riel. Accessibles au public en personne ou à travers le site web de l’université, ces documents historiques rédigés en français permettent de découvrir une facette méconnue de ce personnage déjà multidimensionnel.

Louis Riel Letters, CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener

Never-before seen personal letters by Louis Riel go on display in Calgary today.