We are excited to announce the donation of $1 million from supporters Maggie and John Mitchell to initiate a new, 100th Anniversary Legacy Endowment Fund!

The Mitchell donation marks an inaugural gift to seed a Legacy Endowment Fund that is being established by the AGA as part of the Gallery’s 100th Anniversary which will be celebrated in 2024. The generous gift was announced on December 4, 2022, at the annual Holly Ball, for which Maggie and John Mitchell were also celebrated as the event’s Honorary Patrons.

"Architecture is an art we can interact with. The buildings shape the canvas of our communities and each one tells its own unique story.” - Rick Arndt

Rick's story highlights his commitment to the AGA dating back over 15 years ago! Rick and his wife Shannon have been long time supporters of the AGA and have stepped up in a big way to help us with our Annual Giving Campaign. 

Rick has pledged to match, dollar for dollar, each donation received for the AGA’s Annual Giving Campaign by December 31st, up to a value of his $10,000 pledge. This means your gift to the AGA will go twice as far this season. The donations contributed to this year’s campaign will go a long way to help cement a solid foundation for the youth in the Alberta arts community.

Learn more about Rick's story and his challenge match on our AGA blog!

The AGA and Dentons are proud to announce the winners of the Dentons Purple Art Contest! 

Congratulations Rashad Timona (Under 18 Category) and Julie McKay (18 and Over Category)! 

Thank you again to everyone who participated in this contest!  

A private tour at the AGA is a unique gift that will leave a lasting impression. The gift of a private tour is a one-of-a-kind, intimate experience that allows the Gallery to be explored uninterrupted and at your own pace.

Contact us to learn more.

Mosaic, is an exhibition of local and Canadian artists whose works are currently featured in the AGA Art Sales & Rental showroom.  

Explore all the unique artworks that are available for rental or purchase. 

Mosaic is located in our Community Gallery and is free to attend.

Are you a visual artist? Are there artists in your community that you would like to help? Do you want to learn more about how visual artists work and how to share creative work with others?

CARFAC Alberta has produced a resource that can help. BECOMING: A Visual Artist is designed to help you become familiar with the many practical aspects of establishing a visual arts practice in Alberta, particularly in Edmonton.

This document –  available in English and only online – gathers many voices and perspectives about how to develop and maintain an art career.

To read and download this free resource, visit:https://www.carfacalberta.com/resources/becoming-a-visual-artist/

CARFAC Alberta supports ALL visual artists by providing information, resources and education about becoming – and being – an artist. We are here to help.

CARFAC Alberta has created BECOMING: A Visual Artist postcards to share with your community. We have postcards available in the following languages: English, Chinese, Cree, Farsi, Tagalog and/or Ukrainian

Please contact Sharon@carfaclberta.com if you or your organization would like to receive more information/or postcards about our BECOMING: A Visual Artist project.

BECOMING: A Visual Artist was funded through a project grant from the Edmonton Arts Council.