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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.

ArtBreak Camps at a Glance

Cultivate your creative talents with one of your AGA’s ArtBreak camps!

AGA ArtBreak Camps empower campers to take the lead in discovering the world around them through art activities, creative exercises and projects related to specific themes. Focusing on student interactions and personal experiences, these camps build bridges between art, ideas, and our community.  

This summer, join us for an investigation of nature, stories, creativity, comics, and design alongside our regular artful adventures! Each week, we explore one of these themes, visit current exhibitions, experiment in the studio, and discover the art, neighbourhoods, and green spaces around the gallery. 

Monday-Friday
9 am-4 pm daily 

All Materials Included

(Maximum number of students per session: 16) 

AGES 6-12 

July 8-12 | Comics Camp

$385/$350 AGA Members  

Join us for a week-long exploration of the art of comics! Start with cartooning basics like figure drawing, composition, & text and move towards character and story development. Then work in 2-D and 3-D materials to bring your comics to life! End the week with a cartoon journal and collection of comic-inspired artworks. 

July 15-19 | Art Zoo (Excursion)

$451/$410 AGA Members 

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!  Get creative in the studio and on-site at the Edmonton Valley Zoo to discover the art of animals.  Experiment in both 2-D and 3-D forms and learn drawing, painting and sculpting techniques while discovering more about the animal world. This ArtBreak Camp includes two days of artmaking, explorations and games at the Zoo.  

July 22-26 | Horse Camp (Excursion)

$451/$410 AGA Members 

Draw, paint and sculpt horses in the studio before heading to the stables to ride in this perennial favourite ArtBreak Camp! Learn about landscape painting and develop drawing and illustration skills before heading outdoors to create en plein air surrounded by the great outdoors and horses, of course! This ArtBreak Camp includes two days of horse riding and outdoor activities.

July 29-August 2 | Artist Innovators

$385/$350 AGA Members

Explore what the art studio, maker space and tinker lab have in common during this week dedicated to design thinking. Work with artists and designers to dream up BIG IDEAS, build models and prototypes and then test your designs in the real world. If you have an interest in how the world ticks and how to improve our daily lives, this camp is a place for you!

August 12-16 | Time Travellers (Excursion)

$451/$410 AGA Members 

Build a time machine to travel across time and space! Delve into art from the past and present through current exhibitions to find out how artists use the concept of time in their work, and how art has changed over time from materials to ideas. Get inspired by work in the gallery, drop by the Fort Edmonton Park and then create your own timeless masterpieces in the studio.

August 19-23 | Art Lab (Excursion)

$451/$410 AGA Members 

Discover the science of art and the art of science in this investigative camp! Using a STEAM approach, campers explore the AGA through in-gallery visits and go behind the scenes to learn about the science of museums. The studio becomes a laboratory where campers will experiment with paint, investigate art technologies and problem-solve through sculpture. Projects include colour experiments, bio-art explorations, robotic drawing and video installations. Campers will spend time at the Telus World of Science & the Royal Alberta Museum to learn how art and science connect!

AGES 13-17

Monday-Friday

9 am-4 pm daily 

$451/$410 AGA Members

All Materials Included

(Maximum number of students: 16) 

Jul 15-19 | Photography 

Explore the history of photography, from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to the digital revolution of today. Consider lighting, framing and composition while working with alternative processes and techniques. Visit our current exhibitions to discover how artists see the world, then experiment with a variety of photographic concepts in the studio, creating works of art that incorporate old and new technologies.  

Students are advised to bring their own digital camera to each class. All other materials are supplied by the AGA. 

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August 12-16 | Graphic Fiction (ages 13-17)

Work alongside artists and illustrators in this session dedicated to graphic fiction. Visit current exhibitions, and play with composition, images, and text to communicate your ideas and stories. Then experiment with illustration and drawing techniques, mixed media collage, and silkscreen to create a collection of well-designed artworks such as zines, graphic novels, posters and more! 

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Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11am-5pm
Thursday: 11am-7pm
Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Admission

* Restrictions apply. Please see our Hours and Admissions page.

AGA members
$Free
Youth 0-17
$Free
Alberta students 18+
$Free
Out-of-province students
$10
General admission
$14
Seniors 65+
$10

Location

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2C1

780.422.6223
info@youraga.ca

Directions

The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.