What is First Thursday?
First Thursday is an exciting monthly event hosted by the Calgary Cultural District. For those of you who don’t know what the Calgary Cultural district is, it is located in Calgary’s downtown core and includes Stephen Avenue, Art Central, Olympic Plaza, the Calgary Tower, the EPCOR Centre, the Vertigo Theatre, the Glenbow Museum, the Art Gallery of Calgary and more. Every first Thursday of the month the venues within the Calgary Cultural District hold events and offer special deals. I have been attending these monthly events for the past year with a few friends. We usually visit the Art Gallery of Calgary where admission is free after 4 p.m, then make our way to Art Central for their open house. I believe that Calgary’s .art scene is not well known to youth and I think it should be. Calgary has so much to offer that many people don’t notice. Attending First Thursday events is one of my favorite things to do because it allows me to experience Calgary’s vibrant culture.
I believe that youth should explore and learn to appreciate all forms of art. I enjoy visiting art galleries because of the many things I learn from them. First Thursday has allowed me to meet many artists and learn about various forms of art. It’s astounding to see what some of these artists are capable of creating. Through the many people I have met on First Thursday I have found a new respect for art.
I would encourage all youth to take the time to get inspired by this monthly event. Go and explore Calgary’s Cultural District. You will be pleasantly surprised with its many hidden gems.
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