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Contemporary Connections Farsi Tour
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Contemporary Connections: Farsi Tour
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Contemporary Calgary
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Contemporary Connections is a guided tour series designed to make art accessible and engaging for Calgary’s diverse communities. These events create a welcoming and inclusive space for participants to explore our exhibitions and connect with others, fostering meaningful relationships through the shared experience of contemporary art. Admission: Free with advance registration; walk-ins welcome, space permittingExhibition Tour: Curtis Talwst Santiago: worlds, worlds, worldsDuration: 30-minute guided tour, followed by a post-tour conversation and optional mini mixerGuide: Shaghayegh (Poppy) Ghasemi is a PhD candidate at the University of Calgary, with research focusing on children. She holds a bachelor's degree in Museum Studies and a master's in Anthropology. Awards from both the University of Manitoba and the University of Calgary have supported her research on child neglect. Poppy has over six years of hands-on experience working with children and youth in museums and schools across Iran, Turkey, and Canada. Before joining Contemporary Calgary, she was a program educator at the Manitoba Children's Museum. She is passionate about activating children's critical and creative thinking through programs delivered in English, French, Farsi, and Turkish. In her leisure time, she enjoys cooking and playing chess.
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