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Jul 28

Organized by Sue Hayduk, Scott Diehl, Sam Baardman, Alva Gallagher, Lynn Martel, Julia Knowlden, and Bob Sandford.

Join Meet the Glaciers, a free “pop-up” event blending art, music, and climate science in the heart of downtown Canmore. Celebrating this year’s Main Street sculpture “GLACIER” with Alva Gallagher and Sue Hayduk. Recognizing 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers Preservation (IYGP) with Bob Sandford.

Featuring local (IYGP) artists in residence, Lynn Martel, Julia Knowlden, Scott Diehl, Sam Baardman share how their artistry contributed to climate action and glacier preservation.

Monday, July 28, 1:00–2:00 PM
Main Street, Canmore

1pm – Opening remarks and welcome from Bob Sandford, and artist talk with Alva Gallagher
1:30 pm – Artist presentations and live music.

Learn, listen, see, and feel how their art contributes to climate action and glacier preservation.

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