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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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Studio Y: Pinch Pots

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

In this very hands-on edition of Studio Y, play with some clay to make a series of pinch pots. Explore found materials to add natural textures to your designs.

Film Night | Garden State (2004)

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

When Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral, he reconnects with old friends and - since he's gone off his depression medication - himself. A chance meeting with Sam (Natalie Portman), who is also suffering from various maladies, opens his world to the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

Adult Drop-in Studio: Shapes and Scenes

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Every painting has a hidden structure that gives it life. Learn some of the mysteries of good composition by visiting William Townsend: Painting Alberta, Details of Canada through sketching.  Back in the studio, translate your sketch into your own landscape or cityscape and complete it by painting in acrylic.

Li Salay Symposium: Day 1

Friday, May 25, 2018

Please join us for the opening reception of the Li Salay exhibition at 7:30pm on the ground floor after this event.

Li Salay Symposium: Day 2

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Guest panelists:  Cathy Mattes, MJ Belcourt Moses, Dr. Sherry Farrell Racette and Marilyn Dumont.

Moderator: Dr. Erin Sutherland

Kids Drop-in: Everywhere Art!

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Art is made everywhere, so let’s go outside and paint the world around us! Armed with only a pencil, a brush, and a set of watercolours, we’ll explore the act of painting outside, or “en plein air”.. Don’t worry about poor weather we’ve got our own indoor forest with the Wild Woods exhibit, if need be.

BMO All Day Sunday: Li Salay

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Inspired by the Sun! Li Salay, means “the sun” in Michif, the language of the Mètis in Canada. Celebrate Mètis artists by viewing this exhibition, and be inspired by the diversity of materials and methods used. Then, invent new textures and images by drawing in charcoal, and using multi-media and re-used industrial materials in a collographic print.

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.