Art, Propaganda and the First World War

The University of Calgary's Libraries and Cultural Resources is offering a series of talks and tours that looks at Canada's role in the First World War through art and propaganda.

Exhibition Information

Munnings - The War Years is on view at Nickle Galleries until December 6, 2025.
PROPAGANDA! Harbingers for Today is on view at Founders' Gallery until February 16, 2026
Nickle at Noon Talks are offered Thursdays at 12pm throughout the academic year. 

Events

Captain Sheldon Smith
Spurs and Saddle Sores – The Lives of Canadian Cavalry
Nickle at Noon Talk
Oct 30 | 12pm
Nickle Galleries
https://events.ucalgary.ca/nickle-galleries/event/497665-nicklenoon-corporal-miguel-blanco-spurs-and
FREE

Curatorial Tour: Propaganda – Harbingers for Today Exhibition
Dick Averns/Kim Geraldi
Nov 6 at 3pm
Founders’ Gallery
The Military Museums
https://events.ucalgary.ca/founders-gallery/event/501258-propaganda-exhibition-tour-at-founders-gallery-the-mi
Included with paid entry to The Military Museums

KEYNOTE LECTURE
Dr. Laura Brandon
A Bit Between His Teeth: Sir Alfred Munnings, Horses, and the First World War
Nov 6 | 6pm
Nickle Galleries
https://events.ucalgary.ca/nickle-galleries/event/500650-special-lecture-dr-laura-brandon-a-bit-between-his-te
FREE

Curatorial Tour: Propaganda – Harbingers for Today Exhibition
Dick Averns/Kim Geraldi
Sat Nov 8 at 11am 
Founders’ Gallery
The Military Museums
https://events.ucalgary.ca/founders-gallery/event/501259-propaganda-exhibition-tour-at-founders-gallery-the-mi
Included with paid entry to The Military Museums

Remembrance Day Ceremony 
Special visiting hours for: Founders' Gallery and The Military Museums Library & Archive
Tue Nov 11 at 10:45am
The Military Museums
https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/events-and-exhibits/remembrance-day

Curatorial Tour: Munnings – The War Year
Dick Averns, Founders’ Gallery Curatorial Coordinator
Nov 19 | 11am
Nickle Galleries
https://events.ucalgary.ca/nickle-galleries/event/497681-tour-munnings-the-war-years
FREE