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How to Build an Art Collection You’ll Love
With over 30 years of experience as an artist, designer, collector, and gallerist, I’ve seen every angle of original art buying.
ArtMatch Toronto Exhibition | Summer 2022
Join us for an exhibition of the ArtMatch Toronto collection of original artworks for sale, featuring around 15 outstanding local artists.
ArtMatch Calgary Exhibition | Spring 2022
Join us for an exhibition of the ArtMatch Calgary collection of original artworks for sale, featuring around 25 outstanding local artists.
An Interview with Calgary Artist Sheila Schaetzle
Sheila Schaetzle is an artist who applies an immense passion for the creative process to her painting practice, her life, and her love for teaching.In the interview Sheila shares advice to artists and collectors, timeless art books, and inspiring thoughts on the...
An Interview with Calgary Artist Colin Bell
Colin Bell is an artist who brings his passion for the outdoors and many years’ experience into his acrylic, watercolour, and oil paintings. In this interview Colin gives us insight into his process, his inspiration, and – most importantly – his wisdom.
A Contemporary Local Art Installation at the Concord Calgary
The Concord Building 6 years ago, Vancouver-based company Concord Pacific began construction on its first Alberta-based project, an upscale (read: ultra-luxury) residential development spanning 14 stories over the peace bridge, in the heart of Eau Claire...
Do We Really Need Original Art in Our Homes??
Since we spend more than one-third of our lives at home, we might consider replacing this question with: do we really need art in our lives? To which most people would say... duh! And yet, while many of us recognize the value of art in our lives, it can be difficult...
A Year in Review with ArtMatch – 2020
After a year of anxious news-watching, restrictions, re-openings, and quiet evenings at home, we have no doubt adapted to a new way of living and working. I personally had less-than-optimistic expectations for ArtMatch, my online gallery, last year when Calgary...
Custom Landscape Art for the BASF Calgary Office
BASF Canada recently established a Western Canadian Branch in Calgary. They quickly realized that their walls were lonely and needed art! The owners wanted to support local artists and selected ArtMatch for the job. Working with a senior interior designer from...