Photo of artist Lexi Hilderman. // Photo courtesy of Lexi Hilderman.
Artist Lexi Hilderman on hope, new beginnings and what inspired her to create the new 2021 Stampede poster
Since the Calgary Stampede was officially cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — for the first time in its over 100-year existence — Calgarians have been patiently waiting for the return of their beloved historical celebration. Part of this historical celebration is the creation of an annual Stampede poster. Originally intended as a way to advertise for the event, as well as to showcase the best of Western art, the Stampede poster has become central to the theme of the Stampede and a way to promote the excitement around a worldwide event.