Tatianna O’Donnell, Women in My Mother’s Village, 2008. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the Artist. Installation view of Home and Migration, Art Gallery of Alberta, 2023.
Partnering with I.A.M. Collective (Indigenous Art Market Collective), we invite you to a special weekend market celebrating local Indigenous talent.
July 20-30, 11am–5pm
CREATE in Cree is kanihtâwihtahk kîkway, ᑲᓂᐦᑖᐃᐧᐦᑕᕁ ᑮᑲᐧᕀ (translating to "When Something is Given Life”).
I.A.M. Collective is an Indigenous arts collective of more than 70 First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists who promote authenticity over appropriation by providing a place for market-goers to purchase authentic, local Indigenous art (beading, handcrafts, artwork).
This market is presented by Canadian Western Bank.
The deadline is approaching fast – apply for our AGA Pride Market by July 15!
We’re looking for artists and makers from the 2SLGBTQIA* community to participate in our Pride Market on August 19. Taking place at the AGA’s front entrance, his mini art market will be a great place to showcase your art.
The AGA Pride Market is presented by Canadian Western Bank.
From Pop, interactive to dance, the latest exhibitions at your AGA bring a different kind of experience to energize your summer break!
From Warhol to Banksy
Until October 15
Featuring the works by artists Andy Warhol, Banksy, Takashi Murakami, Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann and Mr. Brainwash, this exhibition invites visitors to view works of art that highlight the Pop Art Movement and the careers of some of the art world’s most iconic figures.
Organized and circulated by the Kelowna Art Gallery. Curated by Christine May. Courtesy of the Paul and Tracy Mitchell Collection.
Kenzie Housego: I❤U
Until October 15
Blending embroidery with digital technology, this interactive exhibition explores how flirting and courtship have changed over time. Some of the work in the exhibition will react when you come close to them, and others have phone numbers that you can text to. The artwork highlights how romantic communication is coded, transmitted, interpreted and misinterpreted via technology.
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Admission is never required to visit shopAGA. Show your AGA membership and save 10%!
Coffee with the Chamber: Arts Edition
Presented by Citadel Theatre
July 21, 9-10:30am
Join us for Coffee with the Chamber: Arts Edition, presented by the Citadel Theatre.
The AGA is excited to share the stage with downtown Arts District partners, including The Citadel Theatre, The Winspear Centre/Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Edmonton Arts Council, to explore arts and business. This lively and casual event includes a tour of The Citadel, door prizes, special offers and art demonstrations. Coffee and desserts are provided by Chamber members PACT Coffee and Italian Centre Shop.
Don’t miss this Edmonton Chamber’s networking event to meet with local business influencers and explore new partnership opportunities.
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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.
