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Murder of Crows Book

Now you can take a Murder of Crows home with you!
Curl up with them on a chilly winter evening, pour a glass of red wine for the occasion, and plunge into the dream like an Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
Don’t worry if the crows overwhelm or frighten you.
We have bound them safely inside the pages of the book!

- Nicole, Gallery Attendant

Oscar Wilde and ‘The Scream’ Finger Puppets

Oscar Wilde: Hello my good man, how does this day find you?
The Scream: GAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!
Oscar Wilde: Oh, you must be that screaming fellow…
The Scream: EEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!
Oscar Wilde: Hmmmmm, not much of a conversationalist are you?
The Scream: OOOOOOOAAAAAAAHHH!!!
Oscar Wilde: Well I did always say that all art is quite useless.
The Scream: WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!
Oscar Wlde: Ah, I’m so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I’m saying.

- Devon, Interpretive Programs

Jam Buttons by Sarah Jackson

All of Sarah Jackson’s characters are so cute, but I think Sugar is my favorite.

Parisian Decorative Tape

Sure, regular clear tape does the job just fine, but vintage Paris-themed decorative tape makes it look so much better!

- Karin, Shop AGA

Houdini Mug

If I was a super hero, I would want the power to read minds.
A close second would be invisibility.
With my Disappearing Houdini Mug, I can have both.
Merely pouring a hot beverage into the mug effects a supernatural change as images on the outside of the mug disappear before your very eyes!
You then know what everyone else is thinking when you use it in company…”I want one of those!”

- Sarah, Shop AGA

Frida Kahlo: Artist in the Blue House

We know Frida Kahlo’s expressive paintings, but how much do we know about her life? Explore Frida’s world and inspirations with your children through ‘The Artist in the Blue House’. Presented in a kid-friendly format, this history of Mexico’s famous female artist is a great addition to any family bookshelf.

How Artists See Feelings

In her series, Colleen Carroll helps children learn about the world around them by looking at art. In ‘Feelings’, Carroll shows how artists use color, shape, and brush strokes to convey emotion in well known works. By asking questions and using relatable examples, this book encourages children to explore art in depth.

Doodle 1-2-3!

Art and math almost never went together… until they collided in this book for kids! Get them to work on their math skills without them even knowing. Mix a child’s love of doodling with basic number concepts, and you’ve got over a hundred pages that include simple concepts to help kids approach math in a fun and exciting way.

Learn to Draw Comics

Make character drawing fun and easy to learn with ‘Learn to Draw Comics’. This instructional book shows you how to use features to convey character, create realistic movement in drawings, and so much more. Advanced cartoonists can move along in the series to ‘The Art of Cartooning’ for new techniques.

Domus Volume 7

For eight decades, Domus has been hailed as one of the most influential architecture & design journals. Taschen has compiled these previously hard to find publications into coffee table books for easier enjoyment. Volume 7 focuses on the early 1970’s, the influence of individuality and the beginnings of postmodernism.

The Art Atlas

From ancient to modern, from painting to sculpture, from Brazil to Russia- the Art Atlas has it all. Using specially commissioned maps to convey information, this volume is stunning in the breadth and clarity of what unites art and yet what makes it so individual at the same time. A must have for any art lover or teacher.

New York, New York

Post WWII, New York became the nexus of most influential art movements in America, and this book is a celebration of all the Big Apple has birthed. Covering film, performance, art, architecture and photography, ‘New York’ is an engaging book that celebrates the spirit and contributions of the city that never sleeps.

A History of Art in Alberta 1905-1970

Exploring how the art scene in Alberta took root and grew into its current state, ‘History of Art in Alberta’ is a collection of the most influential works and people from the heart of the Prairies. While other books dissect what art is not, this volume instead discusses what Alberta’s art was rather than wasn’t.

Abstract Painting in Canada

Taking root in the East Coast circa the 1920’s, Canada’s contribution to abstract painting is undeniable. Follow the trajectory of the movement in this lavishly illustrated coffee table book, with accompanying text that features in-depth discussions of key artists, time periods and themes… Your coffee table will thank you.

Renoir & the Boy with the Long Hair

Sometimes being different is hard, and it’s difficult to see how the things that set us apart make us special. Follow the journey of Renoir’s son Jean as he discovers that being unique is good in this tale that utilizes Renoir’s famous works beside modern text to tell a tale that all children can identify with.