Archive

The New Gallery keeps records of all the exhibitions and events with which it has been involved. It also keeps records pertaining to the operation of the gallery itself. This material is useful for people interested in the history of TNG and of artist-run culture in Calgary. It's also great material for learning about local, regional, and national artists, especially at early points in their careers. There is both a virtual and a physical component of TNG's archive.

The Virtual Archive
TNG is currently in the process of digitizing much of our material history. You can access photos of some of our past exhibitions and events here. You'll also find press releases and posters in this database. Check back often to see what's new!

Material Material
In 2009, the Board and staff decided that some of the gallery's archival material (paper documents and records) could be better housed elsewhere.  Space constraints, frequent changes in our location, and inadequate environmental controls in the gallery put the material history of TNG at risk. TNG approached the Library and Archives at Glenbow Museum with an offer of donation. This donation was accepted, and the materials were transferred to the institution in mid-2009. They have since been organized and catalogued. Click here to see the online finding aid: http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/newgallery.cfm  TNG expects to make future donations as we continue to produce material.

Transferring TNG's archival material to Glenbow allows TNG to focus on providing high-quality contemporary exhibits while reducing our need for storage space.  TNG's material history is now safely stored in a climate-controlled area where it can be accessed by researchers and students.  Admission to Glenbow's Library and Archives is free, and we encourage you to visit to learn more about The New Gallery's history!

For information about Glenbow Library and Archives, click here: http://www.glenbow.org/collections/archives/

Questions
Not sure where to start your research about artist-run culture in Calgary? Contact us at library@thenewgallery.org and we'll point you in the right direction.

Are you an artist who had a show at TNG? Can't find your work in the database? Cataloguing our records is an ongoing process, and we may not have reached your show yet. We also contact artists for permission prior to adding images to our database. We may be having trouble finding you. Please contact us at library@thenewgallery.org to identify yourself.