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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.

Slow Art Day

Photo by: Leroy Schulz


It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
-Henry David Thoreau

Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

Why slow? 

When people look slowly at a piece of art they make discoveries. The most important discovery they make is that they can see and experience art without an expert. And that’s an exciting discovery! It unlocks passion and creativity and helps to create more art lovers.

How can I participate?

One day each year – April 6, 2019 – people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly.

  1. Pick five works of art at the AGA and spend 5-10 minutes looking at them. 
  2. Afterwards, approach one of our Gallery Attendants to discuss what you saw. Or join one of our On the Spot! 10 minute pop-up art chats to engage in facilitated discussion about one work of art. At 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm. 
  3. Share your experience on social media: #SlowArtDay2019 @youraga 

*Free with gallery admission 

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Dates and Tickets

Free with Gallery Admission
Free with Gallery Admission
No ticket needed
No upcoming dates.
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Audience: All ages
Tags: art activity

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

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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.