Our Mission

Nest Gallery's mission is to create a more accessible and inclusive space for underrepresented artists to showcase their work. We want to create a space that encourages learning and exploration, facilitating creative practices of all mediums and disciplines.

We want to eliminate the barriers that many artists face while trying to establish themselves by creating a space that facilitates their success. We will encourage artists to utilize our space however they want, breaking the mold of traditional galleries.

NEST Gallery is a space that aims to cultivate memories and connections, giving artists more opportunities to thrive. We want to be an important part of the movement towards a more supportive arts community in Calgary.

To do this, we need to rely on the help of the community and local artists. Calgary has an artistic population that is worthy of being held in the same conversations as cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, and London, but it is up to us to champion each other to ensure that proper documentation and representation occur. As an artist-run space, this is part of the fabric of what NEST Gallery stands for.

FUTURE PLANS

NEST plans to host several pop-ups, including solo and group shows. These will serve as launching pads and learning opportunities while we search for the perfect location to open the gallery. Once NEST finds a home, we aim to host multiple events every month. These will include curated openings, group shows, workshops, seminars, and additional pop-ups. The space will also function as a social and retail area for art and local artisan work.