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Maurice Cullen, Early March, Sageunay River , 1928. Oil on canvas. Collection of Donald and Beth Sobey. Installation view of Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art , Art Gallery of Alberta, 2023. Photography by Charles Cousins, courtesy of the Art Gallery of Alberta.

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See upcoming events and programs on the AGA calendar. Engage with us digitally anytime at youraga.ca to learn more about our current exhibitions. Follow us on social media @youraga.

Want to know what's on at your AGA? You can find all the current exhibitions and information about them below!

Art on the Block

Party with friends, bid on and own gorgeous art from the most recognized visual artists in the province, as well as one-of-a-kind experiences and packages donated by local businesses and makers.

Date: May 5, 2023
Time: Champagne Preview | 6-7pm
                  General Admission | 7pm until late
Place: Art Gallery of Alberta

Individual and Group Tickets available

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 Upcoming Exhibitions

Lana Whiskeyjack, Niskipîsim – Goose Moon, 2021, oil on board. Courtesy of the artist and Whiskeyjack Art House

kisikayastew ᑭᓯᑲᔭᐢᑌᐤ…when the night shines like the day
Opening April 7

kisikayastew ᑭᓯᑲᔭᐢᑌᐤ…when the night shines like the day features works by Lana Whiskeyjack. This exhibition is an exploration of the nêhiyaw teachings of the Thirteen Sacred Moons. Within the nêhiyaw (Cree) annual calendar, the year is divided into thirteen moons, each with their own teachings and spiritual significance. Passed on in ceremony and from community knowledge keepers, the teachings remind iskwêwak (women) and diverse genders of their sacred role to nurture and safeguard the culture and lifestyle of the community.

This exhibition is is curated by Adjunct Indigenous Curator MJ Belcourt Moses, and presented by the Poole Centre of Design and the Capital Power Indigenous Art Fund.

  

Lonigan Gilbert, Starry Nite Vision, 2022. Acrylic on Canvas. Art Sales & Rental Collection.

PUSH
Opening April 12

Embracing unconventional and distinct forms of creation, this exhibition features works that push the boundaries of traditional art. Showcasing the works by local artists in the AGA's Art Sales and Rental (AS&R) collection, PUSH aims to broaden our understanding of what art can be and advances our appreciation for its limitless possibilities. 

Curated by Andrew Wujkowski for AS&R, this exhibition is on view in the AGA's Community Gallery, where admission is not required.

Uii Savage, Celestial Passage, 2022/2023, augmented reality. Image courtesy of the Artist.

Uii Savage: Celestial Passage

Opening April 29

Celestial Passage is an augmented reality that uses the AGA’s Main Hall as a simulated observation site for viewing North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) satellite data in real-time. Visitors can navigate a data portrait of orbiting traffic amongst artificially-generated angels. The work blends fantasy with reality to address globalization and the complexity of space politics. This augmented reality is superimposed onto planetary symbols fixed onto the walls of Main Hall and re-presents information to audiences while rendering visible the unseen but intensifying forces that occupy the public domain of space.

Celestial Passage is organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by Lindsey Sharman.

Classes, Camps, Films, Tours and More

All Day Sunday | Art and Sport

April 9, 12-4pm

Enjoy a day of family-friendly art activities inspired by our current exhibition Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat. Explore identity and sport, and create a series of artworks that capture play, movement and strength.  

Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat is organized and circulated by Museum London.

Film Night | Spotlight on the Films of Kent Monkman

April 13, 7pm

Join us as we celebrate the films of Kent Monkman, whose work in painting is currently on view as part of our exhibition Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art. This film program is for mature audiences and is not recommended for children. Please register as space is limited.

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art is organized and circulated by McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Cinema For Seniors | Spotlight on the Films of Kent Monkman

April 14, 2pm

Join us for Cinema for Seniors as we celebrate the films of Kent Monkman, whose work in painting is currently on view as part of our exhibition Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art. This screening includes tea and treats, with a discussion afterwards.

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art is organized and circulated by McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Teen Night at the AGA

April 14, 5-8pm

The AGA’s Youth Council invites fellow youth to an evening of art, conversation and madcap fun. Dress for a tea party, bring along a friend or two and join us for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party. Explore current exhibitions, compete in an art battle, pose in our photo booth and make art to take home. Refreshments will be served. 

This event is free, but registration is required.

Curator's Tour | Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art by Danielle Siemens

April 22, 2pm
Join us for a curator’s tour of  Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art  by Danielle Siemens, Collections Manager and Associate Curator at the AGA. Siemens will lead visitors through the exhibition while giving further context about the artwork on display and history of the Sobey’s Collection.

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art is organized and circulated by McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Stroller Tours

April 26, 11am

New parents! Join our Stroller Tour designed for you. Tour our exhibitions, enjoy adult conversation, socialize with other parents or simply spend time with your babies surrounded by art. We added added flexibility to ensure that if you need to step away to attend to your little one, you won’t miss a thing!

Tour for Seniors | Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art led by Danielle Siemens

April 28, 2pm

Join us for a curator's tour of Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art led by Danielle Siemens, Collections Manager and Associate Curator at the AGA. Siemens will lead visitors through the exhibition while giving further context about the artwork on display and the history of the Sobey’s Collection. 

Due to this program's popularity, registration is required in advance. This curator’s talk is for self-identified seniors and included with admission to the gallery.

Tours for Tots

Every Wednesday at 10am

Children ages 3-5 and their parents explore art and join in for playful activities at Tours for Tots.

April 12 | Hogarth's Dogs

April 19 | Earth Day

Studio Y

Every Wednesday, 4-5:30pm

Join us for Studio Y, a creative hangout for youth ages 13-17. Explore a new topic each week and experiment with art materials in a fun and informal studio format. 

$5 per session or get your punch card for multiple sessions.

April 12 | Macro Worlds

April 19 | Open Studio

Studio Y is supported by the AGA Youth Council and the Butler Family Foundation.

Art Hive

Every Thursday, 12-2pm

Join our educators and students from St. Stephen’s College Art Therapy program in the art studio Art Hive, a community art making initiative that welcomes everyone to get creative while feeling safe and included. 

Art Hive is free and open to all, and is presented with St. Stephen’s College at the University of Alberta.

Adult Open Studio

Every Thursday, 7pm

Adult Open Studio is a drop-in art workshop. Classes are casual. No experience required. Simply drop in, relax, explore a new idea and experiment. All materials included.

Weekend Art Classes

May 13 – June 24

The AGA offers Weekend Art Classes to different age groups throughout the year. Empower your kids or teens to make new friends and discover the world through art.  

Art Sales and Rental

Spring is here – it's time to refresh your home or office! With over 1,300 pieces available to explore, there’s something for everyone at Art Sales and Rental. For over 60 years, we’ve enabled Albertans to have art in their homes and offices at a reasonable cost while supporting the careers of Alberta artists. Drop by or visit us online.

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shopAGA

shopAGA is a destination that celebrates Canadian and local makers, designers and innovators. With an emphasis on originality, craftmanship and quality, we are committed to providing interesting, authentic, culturally significant, and locally-made products to amplify your art experience.

Admission is never required to visit shopAGA. Show your AGA membership and save 10%!

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In the Community

The Citadel | Prison Dancer

May 6 - 28, 2023

Music and Lyrics by Romeo Candido
Book by Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus
Directed by Nina Lee Aquino
A Co-Production with Prison Dancer Inc.

Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund

In 2007, a video of 1,500 inmates in a Philippines prison dancing to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" was posted to YouTube and quickly became one of the internet’s first viral videos. The “Dancing Inmates of Cebu” are the inspiration behind this exciting new musical by Filipino-Canadian creators Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus.

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Alberta Ballet | BOTERO

May 5, 7:30pm

This May, the characters of painter Fernando Botero will dance their way from canvas to stage when Alberta Ballet premieres Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s BOTERO.

An innovative take on art-inspiring-art, this contemporary ballet features Latin American rhythms and beats as the dancers of Alberta Ballet bring Botero’s iconic works to life.

This world premiere debuts in Edmonton, and AGA subscribers get a 20% discount on opening night!  

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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional 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.