In this issue: Humans of the AGA, Art for Lunch, Give the Gift of Membership, Winter ArtBreak Camps, BMO All Day Sunday, Volunteer at the AGA Casino, Servus Community Access Night and More!
It takes a village to operate the AGA and we are very grateful to have such a great team of volunteers and staff dedicated to making the AGA a hub for the arts, creativity and ideas.
This week we share Evelyn's story. Evelyn is a long time AGA volunteer who has recently been invited to join the AGA as a part time educator.
If you have a story about how the AGA inspires you we'd love to hear from you. Please email Lynda at marketing@youraga.ca
Thursday, December 15
12:10 pm
Free*
Take an art break for lunch and join us as we explore one of our newest exhibitions Season to Season, Coast to Coast: A Celebration of the Canadian Landscape. Join one of our knowledgeable gallery attendants for an insightful perspective and discussion about works from the AGA Collection. Featuring Canadian painters such as Emily Carr, Lawren Harris, Tom Thomson and more!
*Art for Lunch will be free with gallery admission effective January 2017.
This holiday season, the AGA has launched the “Give the Gift of Art” campaign. We are encouraging people to help support the AGA with a one-time or monthly donation.
Each donation makes a big impact in supporting AGA exhibitions, public programs and operations, and ensures that everyone can enjoy gallery activities. For example:
Please support your AGA and give the gift of art with a one-time or monthly donation this holiday season.
Feeling lucky? The AGA has two great contests on now. Enter now, enter often!
The Fill your Fall + Win in Winter contest ends in a few days! What a great reason to visit our two newest exhibitions: Season to Season, Coast to Coast: A Celebration of the Canadian Landscape and Hannah Doerksen: A Story We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves.
Visit our exhibitions three times between now and December 18 to be entered to win a $300 gift basket filled with goodies from Shop AGA. For more details and to check out our prize basket please visit Guest Services on your next visit.
Contest closes Sunday, December 18
Purchase a new membership, renew your existing membership, re-instate your lapsed membership or refer a friend (to purchase a new membership) and be entered to win a trip for two to Ottawa and an exclusive tour of the National Gallery of Canada!
Contest runs until Sunday, January 29, 2017
Enjoy free unlimited visits throughout the year, access to advanced ticket sales to our exclusive events and much more! AGA Memberships are the perfect gift for those who want to connect with art, architecture and culture.
Come visit us during the holiday hours and come see what's on at your AGA:
December 23, 27–30: Regular hours*
December 24, 31: 10 am–2 pm
December 25–26 and January 1–2: Closed
*Tuesday, Friday–Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday–Thursday:10 am–8 pm
Closed Monday
AGA Casino at the Grand Villa Casino
January 27 and January 28, 2017
As a registered charity the AGA obtains some of its operating revenue from AGLC casinos. Casino funding helps support programming, exhibitions and education classes for Albertans. Volunteers are needed to fill day and overnight shifts for our Casino fundraiser on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. New and seasoned casino volunteers alike are invited to take this opportunity to check out the brand new Grand Villa Casino in Rogers Place.
As a thank you for your work, volunteers will receive two free admission passes and can count their service hours towards a free membership. Already a Member? Volunteering is also a great way to earn your membership renewal!
Volunteers are needed to fill a few more shifts. If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information about available shifts click on the button below or contact volunteer.services@youraga.ca.
Winter break is around the corner. Don't be left out in the cold! Register the young artist and art lover in your life into one of our great Winter ArtBreak Camps designed to connect students from ages 6-12 with art and ideas.
January 3-6 | The Great Art Escape
Get ready for a full filled week of exploration and escapades in current exhibitions, in the studio and on location at the Muttart Conservatory! From abstract painting & drawing, printmaking and sculpture, take art-making to new heights with innovative installations, cunning crayon resists and striking sketchbook experiments.
Sunday, December 18
12–4 pm
Free with Gallery Admission
Innovators try new things! View our current exhibitions and learn how artists push boundaries and discover new ways to make art. Test out new and traditional media including charcoal, ink & paint alongside unusual materials such as toothbrushes, feathers, sticks and more. Dream big and innovate new and exciting art on the cutting edge!
BMO All Day Sunday is made possible with the support of the Bank of Montreal.
Thursday, December 29
6–9 pm
Free
Come spend an evening exploring our galleries and current exhibitions–admission is on us! Our monthly Seruvus Community Access Night takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 6–9 pm and is made possible with generous support of Servus Credit Union.
Have you been following along on Instagram and Twitter as we bring you the 12 Days of Shop AGA? Here's what we've shared so far:
Stay "tuned" for the grand finale on our website next Monday.
Share the joy this holiday season with the Art Rental and Sales Gallery located on the lower level of your AGA. Miniature paintings and sculptures by Alberta artists make unique gifts this holiday season. Surprise loved ones with the gift of art from the AGA Art Rental and Sales Gallery. Call 780-429-1232 to schedule an appointment to view artworks by 150 Alberta artists.
Escape from the cold this week and visit the AGA Art Rental & Sales Gallery to view artworks by Peter Shostak. Shostak was born and raised on a farm in northeastern Alberta. He studied Art at the University of Alberta and continued his studies to complete a graduate degree in Art Education. Much of Shostak's art reflects his memories of growing up on the prairies during the late forties and fifties.
About the image: Peter Shostak, Rex, there isn't enough room for you, colour serigraph.
To Rent: $10.00 | To Purchase: $425.00
As you may have
heard, last week the Edmonton Arts Council and the AGA presented a request to
City Council for additional funding in 2017 and 2018 to assist theAGA with the
implementation of initiatives in the 2016–2020 Strategic Plan. City Council
voted in favour of our request.
We will begin the work on these plans in the new year. If you have any comments or questions, please email us at info@youraga.ca, and if you’d like to be kept informed, please update your account so that we have your current email address.
As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the many ideas and experiences we have shared with you in 2016. We are also looking forward to an exciting new year of exhibitions and programs in 2017. Please note that E-news will be taking a short holiday break and will return with the latest AGA news on January 10, 2017.
On behalf of all of us at the Art Gallery of Alberta, we thank you for your generosity and support and send warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season.