Cozy Community Night 2026
Join us for a drop-in evening of gallery tours, fun activities for all ages, and cozy beverages !
Hello Friends and Neighbours! Come warm up with us at Esker Foundation for a FREE special and cozy evening of all-ages exhibition tours; fun in-gallery activities for kids, youth, and adults; and complimentary cozy provided by our good friends and local partners at Lina’s Italian Piazza (https://www.linasmarket.com/) and Gravity Coffee Roasters. (https://gravitycalgary.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopr5ng3Gvl81BHCo0f0U5xm2q0B3gKgGyA4qq9w41MNK2dTkypa)
Plus a special one night only 15% Community Discount at The Bookshop at Esker! (https://www.bookshopatesker.com/)
Bring your friends and family, and drop in if you are in the neighbourhood!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration not required. You are welcome to bring any number of friends and family with you without registering!
This is a drop-in event, and there will not be a guest list or ticket check-in. Registration is only advised for attendees who wish to receive email reminders and updates for the event.
Image by John Asilo
Respect and Inclusion
By registering for this Program you agree to co-create, in collaboration with Esker Staff, Artists and Volunteers, an atmosphere of mutual inclusion and respect for all persons. This includes speaking, acting and behaving in a way that is absent of violence, harassment, racism, intimidation, bullying or discrimination of any kind regardless of, and not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, age and ability. This includes in online/digital forums.
Media Consent
By participating in a program or event at Esker Foundation you consent to having Recordings taken (images, photographs, videos, audio recordings or other media) of yourself and/or your dependent(s) to be included in Esker Foundation’s Recordings Bank. This is a collection of Recordings intended to showcase the gallery’s activities, primarily for archival and reporting purposes. They may also be used for promotional purposes: on Esker Foundation’s website, social media or marketing materials. Esker Foundation will not use these Recordings for commercial purposes. Participants will be notified when Recordings are being taken, and may always opt out on the day of the program.
Should you require any support, or have any questions, please reach out to: programs-@-eskerfoundation.com
FAQs
Is this program/event free? Is entry to the gallery free?
Yes, all our offerings at Esker are free!
Where is The Bookshop at Esker ?
The Bookshop at Esker is located on the 4th floor to your right on entering the gallery. Find a selection of art publications and limited edition items for purchase in person at the gallery or online.
Is there parking available at Esker?
Yes, we offer free underground parking for visitors, which we can validate for you at Esker’s front desk. There is free 90-minute parking on the north surface level lot, and prepaid parking on the south surface level lot, which is not under our jurisdiction and so we cannot validate those tickets.
Is filming allowed at Esker?
Image and video capture without flash is allowed on cellphones only, and may not be used for commercial purposes, only for social media or personal use.
Are pets allowed in the gallery?
Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets are allowed in the gallery unfortunately.
Is Esker accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility limitations?
Yes, we have elevators that go up to the 4th floor and an accessibility door on the right side of the revolving door into the gallery. We also have an accessible, single-use, all-gender washroom on the west side of the gallery, which also contains a baby changing pad.
