Connect. Share. Belong.
Are you new to Edmonton or new to Canada? Start your morning with connection and conversation as we launch AGA Thrive: Newcomer Connections,
This free networking event is designed for newcomers to meet fellow community members, hear inspiring stories, and discover opportunities to get involved in Edmonton’s vibrant arts and culture community.
Join us on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 9–11am for light refreshments, an engaging artist talk, and the chance to connect with others in a welcoming, relaxed setting.
Event Schedule
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9:00am: Doors open, coffee and refreshments served
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9:10am: Welcome and introduction
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9:15am: Artist Talk with Mohammed Hossein Abbasi
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10:00am: Mingling and networking
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11:00am: Event wraps up — enjoy free admission to the AGA exhibitions for the rest of the day!
Pre-registration is required.
Whether you’ve just arrived or have been in Edmonton for a little while, this is a wonderful opportunity to build new connections, share your story, and experience the Art Gallery of Alberta.
Everyone is welcome — bring a friend!
This is part of the AGA’s Thrive: Newcomer Connections program. AGA is committed to activating the transformational power of art in welcoming Alberta's growing population of newcomers, in promoting empathy, dispelling prejudices, and celebrating cultural diversity.
Artist Spotlight: Mohammed Hossein Abbasi
We’re excited to welcome Mohammad Hossein Abbasi as our guest speaker for this networking event!
Mohammad is a visual artist and educator whose work explores ideas of home, identity, and belonging through painting. His practice focuses on transformation and the immigrant experience, reflecting on the spaces we occupy between cultures.
A graduate of Tehran Azad University and the University of Alberta, Mohammad now lives and teaches in Edmonton. His thoughtful, layered work invites viewers to reflect on memory, place, and personal history.
Follow him: @mohammadaber_