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ART
WALK
AT STAMPEDE PARK
The Stampede’s passion for public art
dates back to 1912, when Ed Borein and
HERE IS A GUIDE
to help you enjoy 15 of the Stampede’s most
prominent pieces of western art. We hope
you enjoy our Art Walk, all made possible
by our generous donors.
Charlie Russell showcased their artwork
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the Western Art Show had become a
on the Stampede’s Public Art
program on Stampede Park and in
the community, please visit
regular feature of the 10-day Stampede.
calgarystampede.com/art
at the Calgary Stampede. By the 1980s
All year long, the Calgary Stampede
celebrates art and western heritage
through the bronze sculptures and
historical murals at Stampede Park.
If you start your walk
outside the Stampede
Park gates, you will
see two great pieces
of art in front of the
Cowboys Casino.
1. Courage and Thunder
2. The Ride
Artist: Veronica and Edwin Dam de Nogales
Installed: 2008
Location: Cowboys Casino (near front
entrance)
Donors: Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Bronze and stainless steel
sculpture
Artist: Veronica and Edwin Dam de Nogales
Installed: 2008
Location: Cowboys Casino (near front entrance)
Donors: Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Bronze and stainless steel sculpture
A relief work capturing the power of the event and
the precarious balance of both bull and rider. The
rider in full dimension, together with the bull’s
portrait, are linked by a minimalist line, showing
the rider’s risk.
This sculpture’s low and high relief work captures the essence of the
chuckwagon teams stampeding and pounding together in close competition.
The sculptor’s approach is minimalistic using negative space to probe both
imagination and intellect of the viewer.
This bronze sculpture, appropriately titled
“Roundup,” depicts the western heritage that
makes this part of Canada truly unique and
illustrates the importance of the agriculture
and ranching industries in Calgary and
southern Alberta.
4. Stampede Park Entrance
Artist: Rocky Barstad
Installed: 1997
Location: Victoria Park LRT
Station
Donors: Shell Canada and
Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mural
The theme for this mural is the 1950s and 60s entrance to Stampede
Park. The color and excitement was heightened by the location of
Indian Village and its traditional tipis in Sun Tree Park.
5. Early Chuckwagon Race
Artist: Rocky Barstad
Installed: 1998
Location: BMO Centre (West wall)
Donors: Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mural
Cowboys
Casino
Moving toward
the BMO Centre,
there are bronzes
and murals.
Artist: Doug Driediger Installed: 1996
Location: Stampede Corral (East upper wall) Type of art: Mural
This mural takes you back to the 1912 and 1919 Stampede Parades showing
teams of buffalo, mounted bands and parade marshal Cappy Smart.
This mural depicts Guy Weadick’s hopes for
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Bike Parking Corral
Olympic
Entry
Stampede
Headquarters
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Victoria Park
Stampede Station
Stampede 4
Main Entry
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7. The Ceremonial Ride
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13. By the Banks of the Bow
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Rodeo Office
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Artist: Keith Holmes
Installed: 1999
Location: BMO Centre (South)
Donors: Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mural
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12. 1901 Bull Sale
Artist: Keith Holmes
Installed: 2000
Location: Agriculture Building (Northwest
corner), near Saddledome
(To be re-installed Fall 2012)
Donors: Alberta Cattle Breeders Association,
Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mural
Walking south to the Big Four Building,
you will see a mural and volunteer tribute.
9. Life on the Range
(volunteer fountain)
8. Cyclone into the Sunset
Artist: Stan Phelps
Installed: 1996
Location: Big Four Building (North side)
Donors: Shell Canada, Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mural
This mural depicts the 1912 Stampede Rodeo ending
under the lights of cars which surrounded the Infield.
Tom Three Person, a Blood Indian, rode the outlaw horse,
Cyclone, to a standstill becoming the first saddle bronc
champion in Calgary.
Artists: Bob Spaith and Rich Roenisch,
Longview, Alberta
Installed: 2012
Location: West side of Agriculture Building,
Stampede Park
Donors: Carthy Foundation, Coril Holdings Ltd.,
Friends of Smithbilt Hats Inc.
Type of art: Bronze sculpture
As one of the largest pieces of art in North America,
15 horses and two cowboys, blend historical and modern day images into a largerthan-life story that reflects the spirit of Calgary – from the influence of the Bow River
to the significant role of the cowboy and the free spirit of the western horse.
This mural depicts that
mounted ride in the Horse
Show Arena at Victoria Park.
The piece was commissioned to recognize the 125th anniversary
of the North West Mounted Police “Ride West,” as well as the 85th
anniversary of the Mounted Ride’s first appearance in Calgary.
6. The Bronc Twister
This statue is based on a drawing done by
well-known California artist, Edward Borein
which was the inspiration of the 1919 “Victory
Day” Stampede celebrating the end of World War
I. It was presented to the Calgary Stampede on
the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Province of Alberta.
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This mural depicts the first chuckwagon races in 1923 and was commissioned
in honour of the 75th anniversary of the GMC Rangeland Derby.
Artist: Rich Roenisch
Installed: 1980
Location: BMO Centre (Southwest corner)
Donors: W.W. Bill Siebens
Type of art: Bronze sculpture
14. The Dream
Artist: Penny Corradine Installed: 1997
Location: Stampede Corral (East lower wall) Type of art: Mural
On the Stampede Corral there are two historical representations
of major Stampede events.
3. Roundup
Artist: Linda Stewart
Installed: 2000
Location: BMO Centre (Northwest corner)
Donors: Government of Canada’s Millennium
Partnership program, Province of Alberta,
Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Bronze sculpture
15. Early Stampede Parade
Artist: James Marshall
Installed: 1995
Location: Big Four Building (East side)
Donors: Calgary Stampede
Type of art: Mixed
This fountain was built as a tribute
to the dedicated volunteers of the
Calgary Stampede. It is their tireless
work through numerous committees and community
spirit that enables us to maintain the many programs of
the Stampede including those devoted to youth and to
the preservation of our western heritage. These programs
are an integral part of the Stampede commitment to the
citizens of Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Moving to the
Grandstand you’ll
find a bronze
sculpture.
10. A salute to Dennis E. Massey
Artist: Sandy Farr
Installed: 2007
Location: Grandstand (North end)
Donors: Lesley Massey, Dennis Massey’s wife
Type of art: Bronze sculpture
From 1996 – 2002, Superintendent, Dennis
Massey volunteered countless hours to
proudly walk Stampede Park interacting with
the public on behalf of the R.C.M.P. and its
initiative to enhance community policing.
This mural was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1901 bull sale.
Sixty-four head of purebred cattle were sold through the first bull sale held by the
Territorial Purebred Cattle Breeders Association on April 12, 1901. S.A. Paisley of
Lacombe was the auctioneer for the sale held at Victoria Park’s Frontier Stables. The
average price was $85.17.
11. International Seed Grain
and Hay Exposition
Artist: Penny Corradine
Installed: 1997
Location: Stampede Corral (East lower wall)
Type of art: Mural
This mural shows the early seed and hay exhibitions hosted in Calgary since 1886.
Walk north toward the Agriculture Building and
enjoy a mural as well as our newest sculpture.