About this Event
Hello everyone! 🤍
Thank you so much for the interest and excitement surrounding the Ross Henderson Gala. Unfortunately, we’ll be postponing the event and moving it to Spring 2027.
We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together for a meaningful evening celebrating Indigenous art, culture, and creativity, featuring Ross Henderson’s work and the launch of his newest Collector Collection.
Please keep an eye out for updates and our next event. We can’t wait to share more with you soon!
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
About the evening
The gala is a night to bring people together around Indigenous art — to meet, connect and see Ross Henderson's work come to life on the runway.
Guests move through an intimate exhibit of original carvings and canvases, then watch a fashion showcase featuring limited-edition collector pieces inspired by his designs. The night marks the launch of the newest Collector Collection.
It is built for collectors, creatives, founders, sponsors and community members who want a meaningful room to network in.
What to expect
- Art exhibit: Original canvases and carvings by Ross Henderson, displayed gallery-style
- Live jazz: A jazz band sets the mood through the exhibit and cocktail hour
- Fashion showcase: A runway of limited-edition collector pieces carrying his designs
- DJ: A DJ soundtracks the runway and keeps the energy up into the late evening
- Cocktails & bites: Meet the artist and RHNA's creative partners over drinks and small bites
- Networking: Connect with guests, sponsors and ambassadors
- Collection launch: First look at the newest Collector Collection
Music: live jazz for the first half of the night, then a DJ from the runway show onward.
About the artist
Ross Henderson is a Kwakwaka'wakw carver who has been carving seriously since 2002, working in the traditional Kwakwaka'wakw style.
- Born: October 12, 1970, in Alert Bay, BC; now lives in Fort Rupert, BC
- Influences: inspired as a teenager by his brother, Jonathan Henderson; works alongside Kwakwaka'wakw artist Trevor Hunt
- Known for: masks (including Hamat'sa masks), paddles, red cedar panels and bentwood boxes
- Materials: red cedar, yellow cedar and cedar bark
- Recurring figures: Eagle, Raven, Thunderbird, Killerwhale, Wolf, Bear, Salmon, Hummingbird, Moon and Sun
- Notable commission: in 2015 he carved a double-sided paddle, commissioned through Lattimer Gallery, for Rocky Mountaineer's 25th anniversary
His work is represented by Lattimer Gallery in Vancouver, where carved paddles start at $300 CAD and red cedar panels reach $4,800 CAD.
Guest information
RSVP: reserve your spot! Space is limited — it's an intimate evening.
Dress code: black & white formal attire. Think tuxedos, suits, gowns and elegant cocktail dresses in black, white or both.
Getting there: Tee Bee Event Room, 6320 6 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B7.
FAQ
- Can I buy art at the event? Collector Collection pieces will be presented on the night; ask the RHNA team about availability.
- Who should attend? Art lovers, collectors, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders and sponsors — anyone who wants to be part of something meaningful, connect with Calgary's arts community and experience Indigenous art up close.
- Can I bring a guest? Confirm on the RSVP page.
Open questions to confirm: ticket price or free entry, guest/plus-one policy, parking, age restriction (alcohol served), and an accessibility contact.
Event venue & nearby stays
TeeBee Event Hall, 115 58 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.