Celebrating 20 Years of Dream Home Art

11 of the past Dream Home Artist Winners return for 2026, each contributing original work to this year’s Dream Home.

Our First-Ever Collaborative Collection

For 20 years, the Dream Home Artist Project has brought original artwork into the Stampede Rotary Dream Home – supporting local artists while enhancing one of the most cherished experiences at the Calgary Stampede.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re introducing our first-ever collaborative collection, welcoming back eleven past Dream Home Artist winners to contribute original pieces to this year’s home. Together, their work forms a cohesive, contemporary collection that adds depth and character throughout the 2026 Dream Home.

Explore the artists featured in the 2026 Dream Home

Each brings a distinct style and perspective shaped by their original Dream Home experience and their work today.

Jamie Kim

2025

A Calgary-based artist whose work is grounded in minimalism and quiet precision. With a background in design and fine art, Jamie’s practice explores subtle tonal shifts and refined composition, and her work is held in private collections across Canada.

Shawni Tolman

2024

An Alberta artist whose work is deeply informed by the surrounding landscape, she translates natural elements into soft, organic forms. Shawni’s work and perspective have been featured by Calgary Guardian, highlighting her connection to place and process.

McKenna Prather

2023, 2019

Working from Alberta, McKenna has developed a distinctive abstract practice built on layering and material exploration. A two-time Dream Home Artist, her work has evolved through both exhibition and commissioned pieces.

Christy Niedersteiner

2022

Christy’s artwork centres on capturing light, atmosphere, and the quiet nuances of everyday life. With a refined painterly approach, her work is collected for its softness and timeless, livable quality.

Katie Lois

2021, 2020

Specializing in wildlife subjects, Katie’s work reflects both technical skill and a deep respect for the natural world. Her pieces are sought after by collectors who value detailed, nature-focused artwork.

Tiffany Lynn Cuffley

2018

A Calgary-based abstract artist known for her expressive use of colour and movement. Tiffany’s work has gained a strong following among collectors for its bold, contemporary aesthetic.

John F. Gerrard

2017

John is a Calgary-based multidisciplinary artist and author whose work explores identity, human connection, and mental health through bold, contemporary visual storytelling.

Brad Holt

2015

Brad is mixed media artist inspired by prairie landscapes and rural life, creating textured, photo-realistic works celebrating Alberta’s beauty through painting, photography, and image transfer techniques.

Stephanie Hoogveld

2014

Using double exposure and an impressionistic style, Stephanie blends local wildlife with Alberta’s colourful landscapes to explore connection, perspective, and the notion that our perception of the world is constantly evolving.

Michelle Hoogveld

2014

Focusing on texture and materiality, Michelle’s work explores the balance between control and experimentation. Her pieces are collected for their layered depth and contemporary aesthetic.

David Zimmerman

2009

David is a Bragg Creek-based artist inspired by the Rocky Mountain foothills and Western Canadian landscapes. Using layered colour, texture, and mixed media, he creates dynamic works that evoke movement, depth, and discovery.

Supporting Local Creative Communities

The artist collaboration reflects a shared commitment to celebrating local creativity.

By showcasing artists within the Dream Home, the program provides a platform for emerging and established creators to share their work with thousands of visitors during the Calgary Stampede.

It is a celebration of craftsmanship — from the builders and trades who create the home to the artists who bring it to life.