In the spirit of respect and truth, we acknowledge that Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi – Blackfoot (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani) and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina – North Dene Sarcee, Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney) and homeland of the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.

We acknowledge that the City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksika, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.

As an organization of intersectional individuals working together; for the betterment of our community of Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, settler and visiting creatives, we are committed to evolving our actions to reflect how we as a group would like our community to be.

Show + Sale is brought to you by Alberta University of the Arts Students' Association. This not-for-profit-market is artist led by people who live, work, and create in Treaty 7 territory. We are proud and honoured to contribute to
the diverse community in Moh'kinstsis (otherwise known as Calgary).

We provide AUArts students with a platform to sell their art and learn skills that will help them create sustainable practices. Our in-person
and virtual markets include Calgary's largest selection of fine artwork, craft, and designs. When you shop with us, you are supporting local emerging artists!

Unlike other art markets in the city, Show + Sale is a non-profit, which means that we put artists first. We provide AUArts students with mentorship and free professional development.

When you shop at Show + Sale, 100% of your purchase goes to supporting creative careers with 75% of sales going directly to the artists. Since new artists participate in every market, you're sure to find art as unique as you! 

Our mission is to bring Calgary the best showcase of artwork made by AUArts students. By highlighting the new and exciting work from our artists, we enrich the vibrant arts community in Calgary, help emerging artists develop sustainable creative careers, and of course, provide Calgary with an incredible selection of art they can't find elsewhere! 

As an artist-run program, we know that artists are never just ships passing in the night. We at Show + Sale are proud to embrace the time-honored tradition of putting community first. By connecting our artists to the Calgary arts community, professional development workshops, and other opportunities, we help AUArts students grow into confident emerging artists sure to take the world by storm!