InglewooDIY Festival:
In Every Nook
& Cranny
A festival for makers, creatives, handcrafters, artists, and artisans.
InglewooDIY Festival: In Every Nook & Cranny
May 11 - 25, 2025
Being an arts and culture hub, Inglewood is a stage to host the InglewooDIY Festival as an experience full of creativity, filling nooks and crannies throughout alleyways, within historic buildings, crooked streets, industrial areas, and behind buildings. Artists, artisans, handcrafters, and makers will be scattered throughout the neighbourhood, hosting numerous demonstrations, workshops, and art installations over two weeks in May.
Choose Your Own Adventure
As you prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creativity throughout Inglewood, we want to make the most out of your experience. Join our creative community with designing a self-guided journey participating in dozens of DIY classes, presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and more. Select your favorites below and register yourself or with a group of friends to learn the art of craft, making and creating. Get ready to discover, create, and connect at the InglewooDIY Festival!
REGISTER & SIGN UP for DIY WORKSHOPS BELOW! Check back here for updates!
Maker Workshops
MAKER MARKETS
Visit local maker markets in Inglewood hosted by local event organizers supporting the maker community and small handcrafted businesses.
Vintage and Makers Market
May 24th
Inglewood Community Association
11am - 8pm
Over 40 vendors
FREE Admission
Hosted by Fanciful Feast
Makers Market
May 24th
Pollinator Park on 9th Ave
11am - 4pm
20 creative vendors
FREE Admission
Hosted by Kellie Carter Designs
Mercantile on 9th Market
May 25th
Pollinator Park on 9th Ave SE
11am - 4pm
20 sustainable vendors
FREE Admission
Hosted by The Apothecary
Creative Sessions
Inglewood Youth Art Festival
WOODS HOMES
May 24 & 25
This family-friendly event is hosted and organized by the Inglewood Opportunity Hub - Woods Homes and will feature hands-on activities, live music, and a reception hall offering up art pieces you won’t want to miss! Featured art will include: oil and acrylic paintings, digital prints, drawings, sculptures, painted rocks, and artisanal stickers.
Inglewood Opportunity Hub - Woods Homes - 1008 14 St SE
Make + Takes
(Only 20 Minutes + By Donation or Free)
Behind the Scenes Tours
Creativity will be placed throughout nooks and crannies in Inglewood. From roving artists, including The Sprawl demonstrating traditional letterpress art, chalk demonstrations on sidewalks by local artists, to art installations by Big Art showcasing THE DOOR. There is creativity to experience for everyone!
Art Exhibitions
ESKER FOUNDATION
SPRING/SUMMER OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, May 23
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Treats by Lina's Italian Market & Local Beverages
FREE ADMISSION
Meet the Artist
SAM MENDOZA
An afternoon of art, conversation, and community during The Eden’s Happy Hour. Meet Sam in person, explore her signature digital and analog collage artworks, and check out her exclusive ‘Art-pparel’ collection—which is only available for pre-order at The Eden.
Flying solo? Grab a seat at the Community Table to connect with Sam and fellow creatives. A portion of all sales from Sam’s pop-up gallery at The Eden and ‘Meet the Artist; event will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, a not-for-profit organization close to The Eden family’s heart.
This event is FREE and open to the public—no tickets required.
Sunday, May 25th
2pm - 6pm
The Eden
Meet the Artist
BARRY LORNE
An immersive art experience at High Line Brewing, featuring his captivating pop-up installation, Monkey See, Monkey Do.
With exhibitions across Canada, the U.S., and Australia—and an upcoming feature in a major pop surrealist showcase in New Zealand—Barry Lorne is a rising global force in contemporary art. Monkey See, Monkey Do will be on display until May 25, 2025, with all works available for purchase.
This FREE event is open to the public—no tickets required.
Sunday, May 11th
12pm - 5pm
High Line Brewing
STREET ART INSTALLATIONS
YARN BOMBING
Along 9th Avenue SE and area will showcase trees, bike racks, and more with yarn bombing.
PLAY SPACE ALLEY
A community-led alleyway project is being re-created during the festival turning into a public realm space located at 1417 - 9th Ave SE
STREET ART
Street art mural.s and temporary art is being activated throughout the nooks and crannies of Inglewood.
Bear & UniCorn
David and Maya are the Bear & Unicorn duo transforming overlooked spaces into meaningful connections through art and design.
They will be on-site creating temporary art for two weeks during the festival to engage with community and create art in Inglewood. Please visit them and ask questions about their process.
Located Outside the Alexandra Centre - 922 9 Ave SE
May 16th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th (1-3pm)
A FREE stencil workshop will be open to the public to participate. Just drop by!
High Line Brewing - Alley
May 10th: 11am - 3pm
May 11th - Viewing Only
The Foundation Collective presents a 'paint jam' showcasing gender diversity in street art - including six artists and a stencil workshop. They will be working individually to create a larger piece. Paint jams are a place to try out new things, and experiment with new ideas, techniques, and tools. Artists include: NASARIMBA, Kat Simmers, Mike Hooves, Josee Laguita, and Zzzzay.
Presented & Sponsored by:
Kith + Kin, Calgary Arts Development
JOIN A PAINT JAM
Moey Blanco
Moey is joining the festival in demonstrating the mural process. He aims to engage his audience in a playful and joyful manner while still addressing thought-provoking themes such as national pride, human consciousness, and the transient moments of joy we all pursue.
Located behind High Line Brewing
Drop by throughout the two weeks to catch Moey LIVE!
Sponsored by: Kith & Kin, Calgary Arts Development
6 Main Event Locations
24 Business
Locations
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Marlin Block - Rooftop
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YW - Community Kitchen & Event Spaces
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Alexandra Centre
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Festival Hall
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Pollinator Park
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Woods Homes - Inglewood Opportunity Hub
Throughout the Inglewood main streets, side streets, and commercial industrial areas, our business community will be hosting activities and events at their locations.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Kith + Kin
Bear & Unicorn
Moey Blanco
Alexandra Centre Society
YW Inglewood
The City of Calgary
Calgary Arts Development
Inglewood BIA
"This is going to be such an amazing event to connect with so many handcrafters and artists. I cannot wait to try out a couple workshops and visit with creatives."
- Alexis Hawthorn
