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.
Multiple genre authors and multi-disciplined artists from the Passport 2026 Show & Sale
New and returning artists and authors displayed and sold their works at the show & sale for Passport 2026
Painters from Passport 2026
Exhibiting painters in the Garage Gallery at Passport to the Arts showed their beautiful works.
Paintings by Irene from Passport 2026 Show & Sale
Many of Irene’s paintings and books found new homes at this year’s show.
Poetry Readings from Passport to the Arts 2026
The COLOURS poets read before noon and the Poet-TREE group in the afternoon. Take a look at some of the pictures we caught.
Musical Performances from Passport 2026
This year’s Passport to the Arts Show & Sale was a terrific success! Lots of visitors through the gates; the weather held until late afternoon. Take a look at some of the musical moments we captured.
Colour Up: The Meaning of Life – Irene’s Latest Publication
Irene’s new book will be available to order at the show!
Two House Tasting returns to Passport to the Arts 2026
Two House Brewery will join Passport 2026 to provide tasting samples at the show.
Meet Simon Rose at Passport to the Arts
Simon Rose will host a writer’s workshop in October. Be sure to stop by the Show to chat with him about the workshop to learn more.
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.