The Three Sisters Gallery is a public gallery established in 2013 by the Town of Canmore Public Art Committee.
Located on the second floor of Elevation Place, the Three Sisters Gallery is in an open, public space, used by a large cross-section of residents and visitors who might not normally go into gallery spaces.
The gallery presents a diverse mix of visual art and artists from Canmore and beyond — offering artists the opportunity to exhibit in a public space and to engage the community with new artworks and ideas.
Current Exhibit
June 4 – Oct. 6, 2025 | Indigenous Perspectives
Acknowledging the richness of Indigenous culture through art. This exhibition invites Indigenous artists to share their voices though art and storytelling.
Enjoy the artwork of Daisynae LaBelle, Dennis LaBelle, Les Palmer, James Brittain, Autumn Whiteway, Gavin Ear, Gordon Wesley, Ron Whiteway and Carla Fox.
Each artist shares their creativity through art and story, offering a unique representation of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories.
Open Calls for Artists
The following are open calls for Three Sisters Gallery. Use the form below to apply by the deadline. Please contact artsandculture@canmore.ca with any inquiries.
Oct. 15, 2025 – Jan. 20, 2026 | Weaving Community
Weaving Community invites artists to explore the strength of human connection through visual art that celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for works that reflect the vibrancy, beauty, and shared experience of community.
Application deadline: Aug. 15, 2025
Exhibiting in the Three Sisters Gallery
The Town of Canmore supports accessibility accommodations. We encourage any interested artists or artist teams to email us to discuss submission assistance at artsandculture@canmore.ca.
- Visual artists and writers
- Artistic groups and collectives
We encourage applications from all levels of artists, including senior, mid-career, and emerging. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the Bow Valley (from Calgary to Lake Louise, including all Treaty 7 Nations and the Métis District within the Battle River Territory). Artists who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists, and/or artists with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Before applying, you are encouraged to contact the arts and culture coordinator to confirm the eligibility of your project.
The Three Sisters Gallery accepts literary submissions in addition to visual art.
All artwork submitted for exhibits must be suitably framed or on canvas and ready for hanging with D rings. The Three Sisters Gallery uses a non-locking hanging wire and hook system. The Gallery will also consider requests for other formatting options including the use or installation of wall decals.
Literary works should not exceed 4' x 6' in size, and the font size must be between 50 - 72 pts.
Artwork should not exceed 4' x 6' in size.
Please include the following in your submission:
Expression of interest (1 page in length maximum)
Please describe:
- your artmaking practice,
- your desire to engage in public art with the Three Sisters Gallery, and
- how your work connects to the show theme.
Visual Documentation (maximum 10 images)
- Combine all written pieces or visual documentation into one document separated by title, size and medium (if applicable).
- Files should not exceed 2MB in size and as .jpeg, .png., or .pdf files.
- Image resolution: 72 dpi - 300 dpi
- Written submission pieces should be submitted as a PDF.
The run-length of the Three Sisters Gallery is approximately 85 feet. The ceiling height is approximately 9 feet.
The total budget for each gallery show is approximately $1500 and is divided amongst participating artists. A typical artist fee is between $200 - $500.
Your application to the Three Sisters Gallery will be assessed by a peer assessment committee made up of artists, residents, and community members representing various disciplines.
Decisions are made on the following criteria: Artistic Merit, Impact and Feasibility.
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