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The AGA is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
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!

AGA100 Free for All Anniversary Wall

We’re remixing our beloved 2007 exhibition Free for All in time for the AGA’s 100th Anniversary and we need your help! Submit your art to be part of a vibrant digital mural in our Main Hall – the AGA100 Free for All Anniversary Wall. The deadline to digitally submit your art is June 16.
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Free Admission for Seniors | Seniors' Week

In honour of Seniors’ Week (June 3 to 9), seniors get free admission to the AGA during our general admission hours! Come by and enjoy our exhibitions, programming and more!

AGA100 Exhibition Launch Party

June 14, 6pm

Join us as we launch our 100th Anniversary celebrations and exhibition openings that explore the past, celebrate Indigenous creativity, feature important works in the AGA Collection and more. Expect live entertainment, exhibition access, cash bar and door prizes – you won’t want to miss out!

Photo credit: Explore Edmonton

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Celebrate Pride Day

June 27, 11am-7pm

Celebrate LOVE in all its forms at our annual Pride Day at your AGA! We’re showing our colours and opening our arms to community with an array of programs throughout the day, including an art market, a drag workshop, performances, film screenings and a special animation of Love Empire hosted by Evolution WonderLounge. 

Our Pride Market is presented by Canadian Western Bank as part of our Empowering Arts & Business market series.



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National Indigenous History Month

Curator’s Tour | Records and Remembrance

June 6, 6-7pm

Kick off National Indigenous History Month with a tour led by Associate Curator and Collections Manager Danielle Siemens! Learn more about the living Indigenous and Canadian women artists in the AGA Collection. Capacity is limited; register today!

This exhibition is presented by the Capital Power Indigenous Art Fund.



Image of Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild.

Artist Workshop | Porcupine Pendants

June 9, 1-3pm

In this workshop led by Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild, create a porcupine quill pendant using your unique constellation zodiac sign. 

Quillwork is the oldest form of art for the Sioux tribes and exclusive to North America. The porcupine quills are collected, cleaned and dyed using natural or commercial dye. The quill is then wrapped, woven or embroidered on the hide.

Cinema for Seniors 

June 14, 2-4pm

Calling all seniors – enjoy a fascinating documentary about Kwakwaka'wakw wood carving artist and activist Beau Dick! Tickets are $5 or free with our Barrier-free ticket. After the film, we invite you to join us in our studios for a lively discussion, tea and treats.

About the film: Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick (2017) documents the unique life of the legendary Kwakwaka'wakw wood carving artist and activist Beau Dick - following his life from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia through his artistic process and carving his celebrated one-of-a-kind masks. 

National Indigenous History Month

June 21, 11am-5pm

Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples to our community and beyond. After opening remarks by Elder Gilman Cardinal, enjoy a public tour highlighting Indigenous Artists in the AGA Collection and a film screening of Rosie (2022).

Admission is free thanks to the Capital Power Indigenous Art Fund. 


Summer ArtBreak Camps

July-August, see dates below

Summer is approaching fast – don't miss out on our Summer ArtBreak Camps! Join us for an investigation of nature, stories, creativity, comics, and design alongside our regular artful adventures! Each week, we explore one of these themes, visit current exhibitions, experiment in the studio, and discover the art, neighbourhoods, and green spaces around the gallery. 

See Dates Here

Celebrate Local Artists and Makers

Art Sales and Rental

Refresh your space this spring with artwork from Art Sales and Rental! This unique program supports the careers of local artists while building a stronger connection to Alberta's thriving creative community. 

While visiting our Art Sales and Rental team on the Lower Level, explore Creating Beauty – A Watercolour Exhibition, which is in our Community Gallery and free to visit!

shopAGA

Celebrating Canadian makers, designers and innovators, shopAGA provides locally made products to amplify your art experience. From unique gifts for that special someone to handcrafted décor that adds cheer to your home, shopAGA is the place for you! 

Admission is never required to stop by shopAGA and AGA Members get 10% off.

Introducing...Arts District Edmonton!


Along with the Winspear, the Citadel and the rest of our friends in downtown Edmonton, we invite you to stop by and experience the vibrancy and excitement of Arts District Edmonton!

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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.