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The AGA is open from Thursday to Sunday. Please pre-book your visit on the calendar here.

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Current Exhibitions

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

Last Chance

Exhibition | The Scene

Closing August 8

It's your last chance to see The Scene closing on August 8. See what's happening in Edmonton's art scene right now with a cross-section of the city's art scene. Pop into your AGA to check out this exhibition before it's too late!

Learn more about The Scene below.

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Your AGA virtual & in-person events & activities

#AGALIVE | Studio Visit with Emmanuel Osahor 

Saturday, August 7

2pm MDT

Join us for a digital visit to Emmanuel Osahor’s studio where you will have a chance to see a behind-the-scene view of his artwork in progress. He will also speak about his recent work currently on display at the Art Gallery of Alberta in the exhibition The Scene. This studio visit is part of the public program for the exhibition The Scene at the AGA, curated by Lindsey Sharman and Danielle Siemens.

Register for the free webinar below.

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Get the latest and watch past #AGAlive sessions here.

#AGAlive is made possible with the support of the EPCOR Heart + Soul Fund nd the Canada Council for the Arts

Performance | ESO @ AGA


You can catch weekly performances from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at your AGA! The performances will happen throughout August and are included with general admission!

Find more information and performance dates below.

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Upcoming Events

Art on the Block

Sept 17-19  

Art on the Block is back! The event runs Sept 17-19, and tickets go on sale Friday, August 13. Early-bird pricing is in effect for one week only, so don't miss out!

This year's event is a concurrent online auction and gallery exhibition of auction items, including local artworks, amazing artists and unique experiences from Edmonton businesses. Plus, this year we are bringing you two parties! More details are coming soon on how you can participate and support the AGA's exhibitions and programs!

Take Part

Get ready – there are more AGA exhibitions and programming on the way! Check out the newest issue of our online exhibition guide, ‘Take Part’ and see what’s coming next at your AGA. Thank you to all our sponsors who continue to support our initiatives.

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'Black Every Day' Artist Feature: Lisa Mayes

Lisa Mayes, Red White & Blue, 2019. Acrylic and board & hoe, 36.5” x 48.2” x 2”. Courtesy of the artist. Installation view of Black Every Day, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, 2021. Photo: Art Gallery of Alberta

A self-taught artist, Keon Courtney’s passion for portraits dominates his art journey. His work is featured in Black Every Day, an exhibition open now at AGA that celebrates 15 years of 5 Artists 1 Love. Learn more about Keon below.

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AGA Education & Learning

Tours for Tots | Merry Marbling

Wednesday, August 11

10am MDT

Do you have a child ages 3-5? Join us in-person on August 11 at 10am for Tours for Tots! We’ll explore the exhibition ‘Black Every Day’ before trying marbling and movement on canvas. 

Register below!

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Thursday, August 12

12pm MDT

Join us on Thursday, August 12 to experience the Art Hive! A weekly community-based art making initiative with AGA educators and students from St. Stephen’s College Art Therapy program. It is FREE and open to all, every Thursday from 12-1pm.

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Discover more AGA art activities here 🎨

What would you like to see, hear or learn more about? Let us know here.

The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional land of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe. We also acknowledge all of the Indigenous, Inuit and Métis peoples who make Alberta their home today.