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Installation view of kisikayastew ᑭᓯᑲᔭᐢᑌᐤ ...when the night shines like the day , 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!

Summer Launch and Exhibition Opening

Banksy, Bomb Middle England, 2003. Screenprint on paper, ed. 340/500. Courtesy of the Paul and Tracy Mitchell Collection. Photo by Yuri Akuney, Digital Perfections.

Join us for our Summer Launch Party for exhibitions at your AGA!

From Pop art, Indigenous art, contemporary art to historical art, get an exclusive preview of two new exhibitions (From Warhol to Banksy  and Kenzie Housego: I❤️U) as well as other recently-opened shows.

Date: June 9, 2023
Time: 6pm | Members’ Preview
          7pm | Public Opening

Members will have a preview of the exhibitions at 6pm with opening remarks to begin at 6:20pm. Light refreshments will be served and drinks will be available for purchase.

The public will have access to the opening from 7:30-9pm.

This exhibition opening is presented by McLennan Ross.


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New Exhibitions

Banksy, Grannies, 2006. Screenprint on paper, ed. 496/500. Courtesy of the Paul and Tracy Mitchell Collection. Photo by Yuri Akuney, Digital Perfections.

From Warhol to Banksy

From Warhol to Banksy 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. This exhibition features works by artists Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, Takashi Murakami, Banksy, and Mr. Brainwash.

June 10 & 11: AGA Members Preview

June 14: Exhibition opens to the public

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Kenzie Housego, Emoji Bot I, 2023. Embroidery, LEDs, Arduino micro-controller, textiles. Image courtesy of the Artist.

Kenzie Housego: I❤️U

I❤️U blends embroidery with digital technologies to explore how flirting and courtship have changed over time - investigating the social meanings of flowers, embroidery patterns and emojis in text and sexts. Housego's textile-based practice combines technological components to create interactive works that both sense and communicate with visitors to the exhibition.

June 10: Exhibition opens to the public

Kenzie Housego: I❤️U is presented by



Members' Preview and Members' Week

Enjoy a special AGA Members Only preview weekend of From Warhol to Banksy  on  Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Not an AGA Member? Take advantage of our Members’ Week promotion. 

From Warhol to Banksy is organized by


Join us for Members' Week from June 7 to 11. Enjoy exclusive and limited-time benefits, including: 

  • 20% off Memberships
  • 20% off at shopAGA
  • an exclusive preview of our new exhibition  From Warhol to Banksy on June 10 and 11.

Did you know, an AGA Membership gives you free admission to the AGA and 14 other galleries across Canada? Learn more about our memberships here.

National Indigenous History Month

Celebrate with us the art, cultures and history of Indigenous Peoples through our exhibitions and programming!

We’re pleased to present free admission on National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 from 11am to 5pm, courtesy of the Capital Power Indigenous Art Fund.



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Pride Month

June is Pride Month. While we will be hosting the AGA Pride Day in August to coincide with Pride @ Churchill Square, we invite everyone to celebrate Pride Month and join us in building an even more inclusive place where we can all feel belonged and proud to be ourselves.

To kick off our Pride programming, join us June 15 for a Pride Film Night screening:

6pm: Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

8pm: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Watch either film for $10 or both for $15.

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Classes, Camps, Films, Tours and More

In-Gallery Workshops | Dentalium Shell Earrings 

June 3, 1pm

June is Mitêhimin-Pîsim, the heartberry moon. In this workshop participants will create a pair of dentalium earrings with bead accents that represent the strawberry. 

The dentalium shell is a white tusk shaped shell from the mollusk family of dentaliidae, harvested for traditional use, currency and trade. The Sioux tribes of the North American Plains have traded and used dentalium extensively throughout history, adorning capes and creating elaborate accessories. Dentalium jewelry continues to be highly valued and used as a symbol of status and wealth.  

This workshop is taught by Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild.

Cinema For Seniors | 'Factory Girl'

June 9, 2pm

Join us on June 9 for a special Cinema for Seniors screening of the film Factory Girl followed by a group discussion. Factory Girl is a biographical film about Edie Sedgwick, who was a muse of Andy Warhol. We will be showing this film on the night of our opening celebration for From Warhol to Banksy. 

Watch for $5 or free with our Barrier Free ticket. This screening includes a discussion, tea and treats.

Artists in Conversation: Kenzie Housego and Lindsey Sharman (Pre-Opening Program)

June 9, 5:30pm

Join us for a conversation with artist Kenzie Housego and curator Lindsey Sharman as they discuss Housego's new exhibition I❤️U on display. Included in admission or free for AGA Members, this program will feature a lively conversation between the curator and artist. Kenzie Housego: I❤️U  is part of our Summer Exhibition Opening and is presented in the RBC New Works Gallery.



Teacher Tours

June 15, 5pm

Join us for exclusive tours and discussions designed for teachers. Led by our Education team, these tours highlight current exhibitions including key exhibition themes and ideas, connections to the Alberta Program of Studies, applicable visual literacy strategies, and suggestions for classrooms.

Tours are free but space is limited!

Summer ArtBreak Camps

This summer, join us for an investigation of nature, stories, creativity, comics and design! 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. 

Camps are available for ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13-17.

Image: Jaileen Kaur

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.


Tours for Tots

Wednesdays, 10am

Every Wednesday at 10 am, children ages 3-5 and their parents explore art and join in for playful activities at Tours for Tots.

June 7 | Dance Exploration
June 14 | Father's Day Memories


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.

June 7 | Portraits
June 14 | Open Studio

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

Adult Open Studio

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

Art Sales and Rental

Refresh your home or office this summer with one of our pieces from Art Sales and Rental! For more than 60 years, the AGA’s Art Sales and Rental program has enabled the public to have art in their homes and offices at a reasonable cost while supporting the careers of Alberta artists.

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shopAGA

Whether you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, surprising another loved one or treating yourself, shopAGA is the place for you! As a destination that celebrates Canadian and local makers, designers and innovators, shopAGA provides 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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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.