Intimate Arts & Fashion Gala Night: Art Exhibit | Cocktails | Runway
An evening of art, fashion and connection celebrating Kwakwaka’wakw carver Ross Henderson and launching his newest Collector Collection.
About the evening
The gala is a night to bring people together around Indigenous art — to meet, connect and see Ross Henderson’s work come to life on the runway.
Guests move through an intimate exhibit of original carvings and canvases, then watch a fashion showcase featuring limited-edition collector pieces inspired by his designs. The night marks the launch of the newest Collector Collection.
It is built for collectors, creatives, founders, sponsors and community members who want a meaningful room to network in. Art exhibit: Original canvases and carvings by Ross Henderson, displayed gallery-style
Live jazz: A jazz band sets the mood through the exhibit and cocktail hour
Fashion showcase: A runway of limited-edition collector pieces carrying his designs
DJ: A DJ soundtracks the runway and keeps the energy up into the late evening
Cocktails & bites: Meet the artist and RHNA’s creative partners over drinks and small bites
Networking: Connect with guests, sponsors and ambassadors
Collection launch: First look at the newest Collector Collection
Music: live jazz for the first half of the night, then a DJ from the runway show onward.
About the artist
Ross Henderson (https://www.lattimergallery.com/collections/ross-henderson) is a Kwakwaka’wakw carver who has been carving seriously since 2002, working in the traditional Kwakwaka’wakw style.
Born: October 12, 1970, in Alert Bay, BC; now lives in Fort Rupert, BC
Influences: inspired as a teenager by his brother, Jonathan Henderson; works alongside Kwakwaka’wakw artist Trevor Hunt
Known for: masks (including Hamat’sa masks), paddles, red cedar panels and bentwood boxes
Materials: red cedar, yellow cedar and cedar bark
Recurring figures: Eagle, Raven, Thunderbird, Killerwhale, Wolf, Bear, Salmon, Hummingbird, Moon and Sun
Notable commission: in 2015 he carved a double-sided paddle, commissioned through Lattimer Gallery, for Rocky Mountaineer’s 25th anniversary
His work is represented by Lattimer Gallery in Vancouver, carved paddles start at $300 CAD and red cedar panels reach $4,800 CAD.
Guest information
RSVP: reserve your spot! Space is limited — it’s an intimate evening.
Dress code: black & white formal attire. Think tuxedos, suits, gowns and elegant cocktail dresses in black, white or both.
Getting there: Tee Bee Event Room, 6320 6 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B7.
FAQ
Can I buy art at the event? Collector Collection pieces will be presented on the night; ask the RHNA team about availability.
Who should attend? Art lovers, collectors, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders and sponsors — anyone who wants to be part of something meaningful, connect with Calgary’s arts community and experience Indigenous art up close.
Can I bring a guest? Confirm on the RSVP page.
Open questions to confirm: ticket price or free entry, guest/plus-one policy, parking, age restriction (alcohol served), and an accessibility contact.
FAQs
Can I buy art at the event?
Collector Collection pieces will be presented on the night; ask the RHNA team about availability.
Who should attend?
Art lovers, collectors, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders and sponsors — anyone who wants to be part of something meaningful, connect with Calgary’s arts community and experience Indigenous art up close.
Is food included?
Yes — cocktails and small bites are served throughout the evening.
What entertainment is there?
Live jazz during the exhibit and cocktail hour, a runway fashion showcase, and a DJ into the evening.
Is this a good networking event?
Absolutely. The night is designed for connection, with guests, sponsors, ambassadors and creative partners in one room.
