Sparrow Artspace

Artist-in-Residence Page Cowell .cowell

Page Cowell is a multi-disciplinary artist with a sentiment for the quotidian. She aims to illuminate the profound stories that reside within the seemingly commonplace. She finds inspiration in the resilience, tenacity, and quiet dignity of individuals navigating the complexities of their daily lives. Page’s work often tips its hat at the working class. In a world where most spend a third of their lives at work, she is interested in how workspaces impact identity and taste. She recognizes industry’s significant influence on culture and hasbeen taken by creating interactive work that allows people to bond over this.

SEEP SEW SPRAWL: Ellie Ryan & Page Cowell

May 18 to June 30, 2026

Meet the artists Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm!

Through immersive installation and kinetic sculpture, SEEP SEW SPRAWL aims to highlight the resilience of nature within urban environments. Shifting projections, tactile sculptures, and moving machines reveal the persistence of nature as it weaves through and
around industrial spaces that have been recreated within the gallery walls. Interactive elements draw viewers in, making them participants in the dialogue between growth and construction and inviting them to consider their own position within the relationship
between the natural and the industrial. Made from found and repurposed materials, including local industrial waste, the work carries traces of environmental history and human labour which anchor the installation in Calgary’s urban landscape.

SEEP SEW SPRAWL: Ellie Ryan & Page Cowell .cowell

May 18 to June 30, Meet the artists Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm!

Through immersive installation and kinetic sculpture, SEEP SEW SPRAWL aims to highlight the resilience of nature within urban environments. Shifting projections, tactile sculptures, and moving machines reveal the persistence of nature as it weaves through and around industrial spaces that have been recreated within the gallery walls. Interactive elements draw viewers in, making them participants in the dialogue between growth and construction and inviting them to consider their own position within the relationship between the natural and the industrial. Made from found and repurposed materials, including local industrial waste, the work carries traces of environmental history and human labour which anchor the installation in Calgary’s urban landscape.

Animating at Home: A Beginner’s Animation Workshop for Families

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: For kids 7-13 AND an adults, registration

This hands-on workshop introduces children ages 7–13 (plus an adult) to the magic of animation! From character design and drawing to stop motion and photography, participants will learn how to bring their ideas to life on screen using accessible software and materials. Perfect for beginners, this session encourages imagination, storytelling, and plenty of fun. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a phone or tablet if possible. Kids must be accompanied by an adults. Taught by artist-in-residence Page Cowell.

Intro to Projection Mapping

Saturday, June 6, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PWYC ($10+), for adults, please register

Projection mapping uses everyday projectors to transform space and objects into interactive displays and captivating 3D video content. This workshop teaches the very basics of projection mapping, serving as an easy entry point for all levels, from going over projectors to learning the software (MadMapper). Taught by artist-in-residence Ellie Ryan.

CALL FOR CALGARY ARTISTS: SPARROW ARTSPACE RESIDENCIES for 2 or more artists 🕊️

Applications now open for:
🗓️ May 17 to June 30, 2027 (6 weeks!)
Application due June 15, 2026 > application on our website (link in bio)

Sparrow Artspace in Bridgeland offers 700 sq. ft. of creative space for exhibitions, working space, installations, performances, events, and workshops.

✨ No accommodations or travel included.
🏡 This opportunity is only open to Calgary-area artists at this time

🎨 CREATIVITY
Explore, experiment, and expand your practice in a supportive, flexible environment.

🤝 COLLABORATION
Residencies are for two or more artists — side-by-side or fully collaborative.

💫 COMMUNITY
Engage with visitors, host workshops, and share your art. Sparrow is a hub for creativity and connection.

We welcome applications from racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQ+ artists, and from arts organizations.

💵 Residency fees:
$450 per artist (min 2 artists), rate negotiable for larger groups.
Sales commission: 25% to Sparrow Arts Society
$500 damage deposit

🪶 Sparrow Artspace is run by the non-profit Sparrow Arts Society .arts.society , powered by volunteers and donations. Artists are encouraged to apply for grants (see and for a full list of grants

📍 Located in the historic De Waal Building, 36 4 St NE, Calgary
🌐 Apply at sparrowartspace.com (link in bio)