2026 Events
Passport to the Arts in the Garden Show and Sale is held every September in Calgary. (10:00 – 4:00) The Show and Sale features Calgary Artists, Authors, Musicians, and much much more. Admission is free. Refreshments served.
Naested Studio and Gardens, 1124-15th Street N.W. Calgary, Alberta. Mark the date. Looking forward to this event. Further information on the Artists, Authors, Musicians that will be showing and selling their work will be posted on this page.
Irene Naested – Author, Artist and Host of Passport 2026
Irene Naested returns and hosts another year of Passport to the Arts Show and Sale 2026.
The Fragments Play again for the 2026 Passport to the Arts
The Fragments band will play at the Show and Sale for 2026.
Marlene Watts and Deb Helman from Seamly Unique return for 2026
Returning fabric artists Marlene Watts & Deb Helman will join Passport to the Arts again for 2026.
Jeweller and poet, Beth Everest returns to Passport 2026
Beth Everest returns for another season at Passport to the Arts for 2026. Her jewellery and poetry books will be on display at her booth.
Sharon London Returns for Passport 2026
Sharon London, card-maker, returns for Passport 2026 season.
Art & Poetry Metaphor
Mary Vlooswyk created poetry that is a metaphor for art created by Irene Naested. They’ll talk about….
Single Onion Poetry Reading Event – May 21st
May 21st, 2026, Irene Naested and Mary Vlooswyk will be at the Single Onion with their new Book, Living in the Prairie Fringe. Join them….
Prairie Fringe Workshop at Owl’s Nest
June 7th, Mary & Irene will be hosting a workshop at Owl’s Nest
Year of the Fire Horse
This year, don’t play it safe!
Fringe Art by Irene
Image selection day for the book On the Prairie Fringe: Mary and Irene worked together to create the latest book of poetry and art.