Celebrate art in nature at Western Canada’s Premier contemporary art centre & sculpture park

Big Fun Chinese New Year 2026!

If you would like to become a sponsor for this event or any future KOAC program, please email us: For sponsorship inquiries: community@koartscentre.org For media inquiries: communications@koartscentre.org Thank you always for your continued support. BIG FUN CHINESE...

Alex Kwong – December 2025 Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence Alex Kwong   December 1 - December 31, 2025   Alex’s December residency at KOAC is focused on deepening his technical practice in oil, gouache, watercolour, and charcoal while cultivating a contemplative relationship with the...

Mao and Chris: Artists in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence Mao and chris   SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 31, 2025     Over the months of September and October 2025, Mao and Chris are artists in residency at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre. Mao and Chris met while completing their Masters of Fine...

Pamela Vickerson: Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence Pamela vickerson   AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31, 2025 Pamela Vickerson joined KOAC for a one-month-long studio residency in August of 2025. Over the month of August 2025, Pamela Vickerson spent an artist residency at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre...

LOOP&PARALLEL – Fall Fundraiser and Exhibition

The time has come to get your tickets for an evening of vibrant contemporary art and community at KOAC’s annual fall fundraiser & exhibition! Join us on September 6th for LOOP&PARALLEL—a special art exhibition and exclusive fine art auction that celebrates...

Bogdan Cheța: Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence Bogdan Cheța JULY 1 - JULY 31, 2025 Wavering without an end in sight, like an internal monologue that cruises the interiority of its own scenes, Bogdan Cheța’s (he/they, b.1983 Ploiești, România) research contemplates possible points of...

Sinéad Ludwig-Burgess: Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence SINÉAD LUDWIG-BURGESS  MAY 1 - JUNE 30, 2025 Sinéad is joining KOAC for a two-month-long studio residency in May and June of 2025. As one of the youngest female Irish-Canadian sculptors working with welded public art, Sinéad...

Neighbour Appreciation Day

JOIN US JUNE 8TH FORNEIGHBOUR APPRECIATION DAY! We’re opening our gates for a special Neighbour Appreciation Day at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre! Join us for a relaxed morning of art and connection in the Sculpture Park. Enjoy guided tours of the park every hour on the...

Anna Semenoff: Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence ANNA SEMENOFF   MARCH 1 - APRIL 30, 2025 Anna is joining KOAC for a two-month-long studio residency in March and April of 2025. As many of you know, our Artist in Residence (AiR) program was inspired by Katie Ohe, co-founder of KOAC with...

Rhys Douglas Farrell – Artist in Residence

KOAC Artist in Residence Rhys Douglas farrell   FEBRUARY 1 - 28, 2025 Rhys Douglas Farrell joined KOAC for a month-long studio residency in February 2025. The Artist in Residence program was inspired by Katie Ohe, one of the founders of KOAC, who has produced a...

Kristine Zingeler: Artist in Residence

Kristine Zingeler KOAC Artist in Residence   September 1 - October 31, 2024 KOAC hosted Artist in Residence Kristine Zingeler in fall 2024. Kristine Zingeler is a multidisciplinary artist born and residing in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). She currently works primarily...

Big Fun Chinese New Year 2025!

THE SECOND ANNUAL BIG FUN CHINESE NEW YEAR FUNDRAISER IS COMING UP!FEBRUARY 21, 2025! As we enter 2025, we're excited to share plans for our upcoming Big Fun Chinese New Year Fundraiser! The Lunar New Year begins on January 29th, and marks the start of the Year of the...

Being with Bees: Making Art with Bees at KOAC

Being with Bees Making Art with Bees at KOAC Written by Patricia Lortie In May 2023, I acquired a beehive, now nestled at the KOAC. My goal was to introduce a new natural system in my artistic process and, ultimately, create in partnership with the bees. As a visual...

Kristine Zingeler

KOAC is excited to announce the new Artist in Residence Kristine Zingeler starting fall 2024.


Katie Ohe: Unveiling of Zig Zag

We hope you can join us at KOAC on Saturday afternoon June 15, 2024, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm


This June! Tall Feathers Workshop

3.5-HR & 2-Day Workshops at KOAC.


Conservation vs Preservation: Understanding the Difference

It can be a challenge to know a landscape – if that’s all that’s left.


HARRY MITSUO KIYOOKA – Artist. Educator. Activist.

Feb. 1 to Apr. 28 —Mark your calendar for this Nickle Galleries exhibit of works by our reknowned co-founder.


FORMING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAND

A graduate studies research project by MFA candidate Gail Hinchliffe


2024 New Year Message

As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together at KOAC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SCULPTURE PARK

KOAC’s Sculpture Park is home to over 25 pieces, including a large collection of monumental-scale contemporary works by local and international artists.

Venue + Booking

Take advantage of our Sculpture Park for corporate retreats, community group meetings.

Featured sculpture: Steel Wave, by Roy Leadbeater

It started with a vision — it continues with a mission to share the celebration of contemporary art with our community, in the most monumental way.

Located in Springbank, Alberta, the KOAC is poised to become one of Canada’s leading cultural art centres and sculpture parks. Dedicated to the preservation of the surrounding environment, KOAC aims to be a fully self-sufficient contemporary arts facility that focuses on the enrichment of Calgary’s cultural identity and Springbank’s community pride. 

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Artist Residency Program

Are you an emerging artist and looking for an inspiring place to develop your practice?

Sculpture

Sculpture Park

KOAC’s Sculpture Park is home to over 25 pieces, including a large collection of monumental-scale contemporary works by local and international artists. Plans in development for virtual tours of the Park.

Workshops

Workshops

Come join us and experience the togetherness, well-being and fun of the creative process.

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Donation Opportunities

Get behind KOAC? Be a groundbreaker. Various levels of contribution allow you to get involved creatively!

 

Booking

Venue + Booking

Take advantage of our Sculpture Park for corporate retreats, community group meetings.

More than just a NOT-FOR-PROFIT

We provide a space for critical thinking and the exchange of knowledge.

We bring communities together with contemporary art as a common language.

From our Patrons

Thanks to everyone who has supported and keeps supporting KOAC.

We wouldn’t be here without you.

“The Kiyooka Ohe Arts Center has heart and soul and it comes from the two iconic founders. Katie Ohe and Harry Kiyooka are Calgary Arts royalty who have taught, mentored, curated, wrote, painted and sculpted Calgary’s contemporary art scene. Meeting them is an honour and a memory to be treasured.”

Deborah Herringer

Director, Herringer Kiss Gallery

“My wish is for KOAC to accomplish everything they set out to do for the future of Calgary & culture. Katie and Harry have all the knowledge necessary to provide a home for excellent examples of art.”

Doug MacLean

Founder, Canadian Art Galleries

Thank you to our generous sponsors.

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