Paint with Purpose
This initiative promises to give back to local causes through charitable donations, fundraising and art education. Read on about what we’re currently up to!
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALGARY FALL HOME SHOW
September 25-27, 2026
This 2026 Calgary Fall Home Show, we’re painting a mural for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters.
Together, ACWS and its members work to end domestic violence—in our homes and throughout our communities.
A registered charity, ACWS is the provincial network organization of domestic violence shelters in Alberta. We bring four decades of experience and knowledge to serve our 40 members operating over 60 shelters across the province for women, their children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. We support our members and work with them to end domestic violence through advocacy, collective data and research, and front-line training. With support from ACWS, Alberta shelters are helping to provide safety, support families, and improve communities.
Domestic violence remains a serious and urgent problem in Alberta. Collectively, we are challenging the harmful beliefs and actions that perpetuate domestic violence in our communities.
Please visit acws.ca for more information.
MEET THE TEAM
Rachel Lyon
Program Lead
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My name is Rachel Lyon, and I am a Calgary-based professional muralist and multidisciplinary artist known for creating bold, vibrant artwork, transforming spaces and sparking connection. My work often incorporates bold design elements, custom typography, and punchy colour palettes.
I love to collaborate with a wide range of clients, from businesses and brands seeking eye-catching, Instagram-worthy installations, homeowners looking to bring personality and creativity into their spaces, and event producers wanting to enhance their environments and leave a lasting impressing with their guests.
Committed to supporting local communities, I deeply value collaboration, relationship-building, and mentorship within the arts. I am dedicated to helping grow the mural and creative industries while inspiring the next generation of artists.
Karly Zouppas is a Canadian artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, living and working in Mohkínstsis (Calgary, Alberta), Treaty 7 Territory. Her practice includes sculpture, painting, fibre arts, photography, and digital design. She is currently finishing up her second Bachelor's degree at the Alberta University of the Arts. Her background in Anthropology (UBC), the funeral industry, taxidermy, and publishing highlights Karly's desire for new experiences and diversity. A self-proclaimed nerd across many topics, Karly enjoys reading books, watching movies, and playing with her two cats when she isn't elbow-deep in a new art project.
Alicia-Cecilia Zaldivar
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Alicia Zaldivar is an interdisciplinary artist and a fourth-year student at Alberta University of the Arts. Her works explore the use of play as a methodology for navigating heavier themes: presence and non-presence, life and loss. Zaldivar currently lives, works, and studies in Calgary, Alberta.
Keith Ward
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Keith Ward is a queer artist based in Calgary. As a multi-disciplinary artist he has experience in exploring different mediums such as acrylic, charcoal, and sculpture; though his current focus is in oil painting. His practice explores the themes of identity, perception, and the body through visual narratives captured in subtle details and composition. Bringing a unique light to his exploratory art by challenging both his own worldview and his sense of self.
PAST EVENTS
Photos from our April 2026 Paint with Purpose Booth at the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show in Winnipeg, MB
Photos from our March 2026 Paint with Purpose Booth at the BC Home & Garden Show in Vancouver, BC
Photos from our February 2026 Paint with Purpose Booth at the Calgary Home & Garden Show
Photos from our September 2025 Paint with Purpose Booth at the Calgary Fall Home Show
Photos from our February 2025 Paint with Purpose Booth at the Calgary Home and Garden Show
Photos from our January 2025 Paint with Purpose Booth at the Calgary Renovation Show
Photos from our September 2024 Paint with Purpose Mural Mentorship Program at the Calgary Fall Home Show
Photos from our February 2024 Paint with Purpose Mural Mentorship Program at the Calgary Home and Garden Show
Here’s what past program attendees had to say: