Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild. Calgary Lettering Artists.

Discover a complete calligraphy and lettering experience with 19 live, interactive Zoom sessions—recordings included. This comprehensive program welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced artists, offering guided practice, creative exploration, and supportive instruction throughout.
Visit our website for more information and to register!
Everyone welcome!

It’s Thursday, and you know what means… it’s time for a little stroll down memory lane as the BVCG celebrates its 45th anniversary this year! The second Guild fundraiser for the BVCG was a coil-bound address/calligraphy quotations book (after the Nature calendar in 1983) that contained the works of 69 BVCG members who submitted a total of 109 pieces. It took eight months to produce the book and fifteen hundred copies were printed in 1984. Printing costs were largely covered by pre-publication sales. The address book was sold to members and available for sale at various events.
The “Connections” committee consisted of Patti Dawkins, Carol Hrycenko, Betty Locke, Connie MacRae, Jean Wegerhoff and Ron Wright.
With the help of Clarks Art & Drafting as our sponsor, the Stampede provided us with a twelve by twenty-eight foot space to exhibit our artwork, do daily demos and sell copies of Connections (200 copies were sold there). Thank you to Annette Wichmann for the write up and photos!

Stampede Winners 2026
Calgary Stampede Western Oasis Art Show
BVCG was a big winner at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Nine members participated in the competition and one member submitted calligraphy to the Glowing Hearts, People’s Choice category. Congratulations to Alma Taylor who won first prize in the calligraphy category and third prize in the drawing section with the same piece. Ann Purdy won second prize in the calligraphy category and Sarah Widdowson won third for her calligraphy submission. . A hearty YAHOO of gratitude to the nine volunteer ambassadors (aka the BVCG posse) who lettered over 200 bookmarks during our demo day! We will be sharing the terrific calligraphic artwork submissions on our social media channels. Stay tuned!

Registration deadline extended to July 24! Email [email protected] with questions! This is going to be an amazing showcase of our talent and dedication to our craft! More information is available on the BVCG website in the Calendar section.

Come visit us in the Western Oasis area of the Stampede Wednesday, July 8. Our members will be demonstrating calligraphy and scribing bookmarks. You can find us in the Gazebo location. 9am-9pm

See you there!

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Our upcoming BVCG 45th Anniversary Public Exhibit will be held in Calgary this September.
BVCG members are invited to share their work with the public in our upcoming exhibit celebrating 45 years of lettering, learning and community!
This exhibit will explore how our Guild has grown and continues to evolve with our love of lettering and artistic expression. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30!
Full details and registration form are available on the BVCG website. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Our beginnings. And a poem by Lindley McDougall (Issue 72, Nov/99).
Happy 45th Anniversary BVCG!

The opening reception for the Kindred Spirits book arts exhibition will take place on June 8, 2026, from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall. Hosted by the CBBAG Calgary Chapter and the Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild, the reception will feature special make-and-take activities, refreshments, and presentations by distinguished guest speakers: Annie Murray and Dr. Rebecca Sullivan from the University of Calgary, and Cameron Treleaven, Owner of Aquilo Books in Calgary. All are welcome to the reception, but you must reserve a free ticket in order to attend. Go to the link and reserve your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kindred-spirits-a-book-arts-exhibition-tickets-1988810189815?aff=oddtdtcreator

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
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Congratulations to all of the Washington Calligraphers Guild Graceful Envelope Contest Winners!

2026 THEME: GREAT BEGINNINGS

And a very special CONGRATULATIONS to Valerie Louis, one of our very own talented calligraphers! Way to go Valerie!

Entrants were asked to celebrate an event that marked the beginning of something new—such as a collaboration, discovery, invention, or movement—that proved beneficial to society. Entries were judged by the representation of the contest theme, the quality of calligraphy or artistic lettering, and effective use of color and design including the incorporation of postage stamp(s).

We can’t wait to hear next year’s theme!

And once again, Happy 50th Anniversary to the Washington Calligraphers Guild!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming in-person events with the Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild!