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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional 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 the creative process, discovering the world around them through art activities, imaginative exercises and projects related to specific themes. Focusing on student interactions and personal experiences, these camps build bridges between art, ideas, and our community. 

See upcoming camps below, or take a look at our calendar.

Summer ArtBreak Camps

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 (various days and camps in July and August for different age groups)
9 am-4 pm daily 
All Materials Included 

AGES 6-12 

Artist Innovators (4-day camp) | July 4-7, 2023 
$260/$236 AGA Members 

Explore what the art studio, maker space and tinker lab have in common during this camp 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! 

Register (ages 6-8)  

Register (ages 9-12)  

Art Zoo (Excursion) | July 10-14, 2023 
$352/$317 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 art-making, explorations and games at the Zoo.  

Register (ages 6-8)  

Register (ages 9-12): SOLD OUT

Art Lab (Excursion) | July 17-21, 2023 
$352/$317 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! 

Register (ages 6-8)  

Register (ages 9-12)  

Dance Party | July 24-28, 2023 
$325/$295 AGA Members 

In this energetic ArtBreak camp, explore the connections between visual art, dance and music as you crisscross creative boundaries. Work collaboratively with AGA educators and guest artists to create new experimental artworks. Use a variety of materials and techniques including painting, drawing, dance interpretations, music-making projects and more!  

Register (ages 6-8)  

Register (ages 9-12)  

Pop Art Factory | Jul 31-Aug 4, 2023 
$325/$295 AGA Members 

Learn about the history and legacy of Pop art in our current exhibition From Warhol to Banksy and find new inspiration for a new age in the world around us. Plan, develop and implement ideas that push the boundaries of how we think of ‘high art’. Experiment with classic Pop art techniques including silk-screening, papier maché sculpture, optical illusion, stenciling and more to create a series of artworks that POPS! 

Register (ages 6-8): SOLD OUT  

Register (ages 9-12)  

Cultivating Creativity (Excursion) | Aug 14-18, 2023 
$352/$317 AGA Members 

Cultivate your creativity in our garden-inspired studio and off-site at the Muttart Conservatory, University of Alberta Botanic Gardens and more. During the week, with the help of our Educators, plant inspiration, tend to your imagination and watch your creativity flourish using a variety of earth-friendly art mediums and techniques.  

Register (ages 6-8): SOLD OUT  

Register (ages 9-12)  

Comics Camp | Aug 21-25, 2023 
$325/$295 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. 

Register (ages 6-8)  

Register (ages 9-12): SOLD OUT  

AGES 13-17 
Monday-Friday 
9 am-4 pm daily 
All Materials Included 
(Maximum number of students: 16) 

Portfolio Prep | Jul 10-14, 2023 
$385/$350 AGA Members 

Ever dreamed of being an artist? We can help! Not only do we know many artists, but we also know what it takes to be one. Learn what art schools and galleries are looking for in a portfolio and work on projects guaranteed to stand out! 

Register  

Graphic Fiction | Aug 14-18, 2023  
$385/$350 AGA Members 

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! 

Register  

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Spring ArtBreak Camps

This spring, we are taking inspiration from Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art, an exhibition featuring artwork from Canadian icons like Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, Jean Paul Riopelle, and contemporary mega-stars such as Peter Doig, Kent Monkman and Brian Jungen. Campers will investigate how art has changed over time and experiment with traditional materials in new and innovative ways. 

Time Travellers (Ages 6-8, 9-12) | March 27-31, 2023
Monday-Friday 
9am-4pm daily 
$325/$295 AGA Members 
All Materials Included

Build a time machine and travel across time and space! Delve into art from the past and present to discover how artists use the concept of time in their work, and how art has changed over time from materials to ideas. Get inspired by current exhibitions, and then create your own timeless masterpieces to take home. 

Register (Ages 6-8)

Painting Intensive (Ages 13-17) | March 27-April 1, 2023
Monday-Friday 
9am-4pm daily 
$385/$350 AGA Members 

All Materials Included 

(Maximum number of students: 16) 

Spend a focused and immersive week at the AGA, working alongside local artists to create a body of work around a personally chosen theme. Learn the ins and outs of the medium from the experts, experiment with materials & techniques, stretch your skills and move outside your comfort zone. Receive valuable feedback and encouragement throughout the creative process. Projects will vary in scale and intensity based on what you choose to explore. 

Register

 

Hours

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

Admission

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

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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional 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.