The News from Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
January 26-May 5, 2013
Pipe Dreams, from the Freedom Fighter Series, 2011, Bruno Canadien, Image courtesy of John Dean.
Magnetic Reconnection, 2012, Kyle Armstrong. Production Still Courtesy of the artist.
Jack & Jill Room (morning), 2011, Kristopher Karklin, Image: Courtesy of the artist.
Programming
Curator's Introduction
January 25, 2013, 6:00 pm
Friday, January 25, 6 pm
Ledcor Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta
$15 / $10 AGA Members
SOLD OUT
Guest Curator Nancy Tousley opens the The News from Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art with the Curator's Introduction. More information >
Film & Video: Alberta Biennial
January 27, 2013, 2:00 pm
Films from The News from Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
Ledcor Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
Free with admission
Filmmakers will be in attendance; Q&A to follow
Screening
April 17, 2013, 2:00 pm
Alberta Biennial Film & Video Program
Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm
Ledcor Theatre, Lower Level
Free with admission, Free for AGA and Metro Members
Presented in Partnership with Metro Cinema Film Society
Calgary Screening
February 27, 2013, 7:00 pm
Alberta Biennial Film & Video Program
Wednesday, February 27, 7 pm
Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
Free
Filmmakers will be in attendance; Q&A to follow
HUNTER, GATHERER, PURVEYOR
January 27, 2013, 12:00 pm
Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton
Sunday, January 27, 12 – 2 pm
Manning Hall, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
Free with admission
HUNTER, GATHERER, PURVEYOR—a project in art and social engagement—brings together elements of craft, performance, and civic participation to create edible art objects made from local vegetation and civic water sources—hot tea!
AGA Member's Opening: THE NEWS FROM HERE: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
January 25, 2013, 7:30 pm
Opening reception free for AGA Members!
7:30-10 pm
No RSVP is required. Simply show your AGA Membership card at the door, and feel free to bring a guest.
Art for Lunch - The Biennial & Contemporary Art
January 17, 2013, 12:10 pm
Third Thursday of every month
12:10-12:50 pm
Ledcor Theatre Foyer
Free
The Biennial & Contemporary Art with Dara Armsden
In anticipation of the Biennial opening on January 25, Art for Lunch this month asks the questions: what is a biennial? How is a regional biennial like the Alberta Biennial similar, yet different from a biennial like the Venice Biennale? And what are some of the ways viewers can approach the content of these exhibitions? Held in conjunction with The News from Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art.
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Your AGA is pleased to present 36 established and emerging artists from nine Alberta communities in The News From Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art. Guest-curated by Nancy Tousley, this exhibition explores the theme of post-regionalism in relation to art production in Alberta. The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art is one of the AGA’s most diverse exhibitions, featuring an extensive film, video and performance program, in addition to painting, sculpture and installation.
Alberta Biennial artists are: Trevor Anderson, Kyle Armstrong, Noel Bégin, Elisabeth Belliveau, Richard Brown, Eric Cameron, Bruno Canadien, Sherri Chaba, Chris Cran, Alysha Creighton, DaveandJenn, Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby, Mackenzie Frère, Sarah Fuller, Jason de Haan and Miruna Dragan, Faye HeavyShield, Terrance Houle, Gary James Joynes, Kristopher Karklin, Emily Luce, Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton, Robyn Moody, Pamela Norrish, Gabrielle Paré, Laura St. Pierre, Jewel Shaw, Taras Polataiko, Larissa Tiggelers, Laura Vickerson, Jennifer Wanner, Donna White and Maria Whiteman.
The News From Here: The 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art is presented at the Art Gallery of Alberta by ATB Financial.
Artist Patron Dr. James Wolfli in memory of Milan Wolfli.
