Oct. 21, 2025
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