Tours for Tots

Every Wednesday at 10am at the AGA

Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making. Our aim is to create a dynamic program which fosters meaningful relationships, community awareness, well-being, visual literacy and creative expression.

Each week features a different theme and a new opportunity to be creative together.

See below for FAQs

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October 15 | Earthy Art

Inspired by the artwork of featured artist Peter Von Tiesenhausen and his connection to land, sketch an expressive drawing using earth pigments and charcoal in fall colours.

October 22 | Temporal Compositions

Explore the idea of time in our current exhibition, Temporal: Catherine Burgess and Alison Rossiter, and learn about the magic of photography. Create a photographic collage or photogram using mixed media objects, light and chemistry.

October 29 | Halloween at your AGA

Explore the origins of Halloween while visiting our exhibition fire’s burning. Exchange spooky stories while you search for colour, shape and texture to inspire you. Create a wearable mask to take home.

November 5 | Brave Art

Reflect on the meaning of bravery and your inner warrior while we visit our newest exhibition nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ Create a mixed media self-portrait using collage and a range of drawing materials.

November 12 | Gravity Sculpture

Defy gravity and matter by creating a kinetic sculpture inspired by renowned sculptor and artist icon Katie Ohe, currently featured in our exhibition Shift.

November 19 | Rhythmic Landscapes

Explore the rhythmic landscapes of William Percival Weston in our newest solo exhibition, Echoes of Earth and Sky, the first of its kind in Alberta. Using oil pastels on paper, create your own landscape using line, pattern, colour and movement.

November 26 | Suncatcher

Discover the mesmerising work of Marie Lannoo, a painter and self-described colourist featured in our exhibition Shift: Marie Lannoo and Katie Ohe. Build a reflective suncatcher powered by light.

December 3 | Spirit of the Land

Visit our exhibition, Nabe Gduzahan: The Work of Eugene Alexis, and discover expressive paintings that capture the daily life and sacred relationships of the Canadian Nakota people. Create a piece of artwork inspired by Nakota traditions and legacies.

December 10 | Camera Obscura

Learn about the beginnings of photography as you discover the work of Alison Rossiter, an American photographer featured in our 3rd-floor galleries. Create a camera obscura, an early precursor to the modern camera.

December 17 | Handmade Gifts

This holiday season, create a series of prints to gift to your friends and family. Start with a Styrofoam plate and draw an image of your choosing. Learn to print the image onto paper and make copies to give away to your loved ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We encourage parents and caregivers to participate alongside their budding artists. Activities are created with all participants in mind and are meant to foster a creative relationship.

Our in-person session is 60 minutes and includes General Admission to the AGA. You may stay after your program to explore the Gallery!

Yes, please register for each class you wish to partake in so we can manage class capacity appropriately.

Tours for Tots is sponsored by Second Street Fund.