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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.

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Tours for Tots: Dark Tones

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Peter von Tiesenhausen: Songs for Pythagoras includes dark colours and natural elements. Explore dark tones by making a resist painting.  Make your own unique painting from your favourite art work in the exhibit.

Studio Y : Texture Surpise

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Time to layer up! Experience Peter Von Tiesenhausen: Songs for Pythagoras and its themes of nature and industry. Look for distinct textures throughout the exhibition to use in-studio. Use a reductive relief print to recreate the various found textures.

Adult Drop-in Studio: Poetry Inspired by Art

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The impetus to write comes in all forms. Join us as we apply a creative writing process to the images and art we see in the AGA. We will be creating images and poetry inspired by the themes and concepts within the exhibition Peter von Tiesenhausen: Songs of Pythagoras.

Art for Lunch: William Townsend

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Are you ravenous for deeper learning about art? Join one of our skilled Gallery Attendants this month for an insightful perspective on William Townsend: Painting Alberta, Details of Canada and then explore the core themes through looking at art together.

Darren Frank with Bart | Vibe

Friday, April 20, 2018

Warm up the start of your weekend with live music, tapas and drinks at the Art Gallery of Alberta. On April 20, come enjoy live music from Darren Frank with Bart. 

Saturday Kids Art Classes: Graphic Stories

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Create stories, characters and settings working with professional illustrator Roger Garcia.  Would you create a super hero? A super villain? Learn about storyboards and develop your ideas into action. Translate your stories into different media and explore how your art changes. Create a short animated film and watch your characters come to life.

Saturday Kids Art Classes: Sun and Earth

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Imagine yourself on another planet or exploring a new galaxy. Visits to our current exhibitions take you to the sun, moon and stars! Explore different themes each week and use all of your senses. Create art works with your new perspectives and imagination using a variety of media and techniques.

Kids Drop-in: 2D OPEN STUDIO

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Have a project you want to finish? How about something you want to start making? Or maybe you just want to tinker with some new 2dimensional mediums or techniques? Come make use of our open studio & array of resources to create whatever’s been stuck in your head.

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.