Lougheed House - Photography Events

"Sandstone City" Photography Exhibit by George Webber 
February 1 - March 4, 2012

On November 7, 1886 a fast moving fire ripped through Calgary destroying many of the wooden buildings that comprised the main business district. Shortly after, town council passed an ordinance stipulating that all major downtown buildings must be constructed of sandstone which was in abundant supply in the area. During 2010 and 2011 George Webber wandered the city photographing the schools, churches, court houses, libraries, commercial buildings and residences built from the distinctive tawny sandstone that once earned Calgary the nickname "The Sandstone City". The photographs were made with the legendary Holga toy camera loaded up with old fashioned film. The results are a distinctively low tech rendering of some very handsome architecture. This exhibit is presented by Lougheed House and the Alberta Society of Artists, and will be part of Exposure Calgary 2012.

Opening February 8th, 2012
5:30-8PM with Speeches at 6PM
Join us for the opening reception of George Webber’s photo exhibit Sandstone City.  Shot with a Holga camer, this exhibit of 20 photos of Calgary’s best loved Sandstone buildings will be on display for the first time in the Gallery level of Lougheed House.  Max Foran, noted Calgary Historian, will give an opening speech and George Webber will be on hand to sell and sign copies of his new book.

Holga Camera Workshop
Sunday, February 12, 2012 
1 - 3 pm

Join a photography expert Chris Tait from The Camera Store in this informative workshop about the unique qualities of the Holga Camera. Visit the Alberta Society of Artist's Gallery at Lougheed House and see George Webber's Sandstone City photo exhibit shot entirely with a Holga Camera.

The workshop fee is $20.00 and advance registration is required..

Visit the Lougheed House Website for more details and registration.