January 21 7:30-9pm

Join us at the Art Gallery of Alberta on January 21st from 7:30-9pm for a special opening event to celebrate the curators and artists of the new exhibition: Inheritance. 

The works in Inheritance demonstrate that events in history continue to reverberate through time, impacting both the present and future. The artists in the exhibition uncover the histories of the anti-Black racism, the KKK, the internment of Canadians of Japanese descent across western Canada and the tragedy of the Indian Residential School system, told through the artists’ research into the lives of family members and familial connections. Their works seek to hold us true to the past as the only way to move forward.

The exhibition is organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by Catherine Crowston and Lindsey Sharman and features the work of:

• Deanna Bowen 
• AA Bronson   
  
• Steven Nunoda 
• Adrian Stimson  
  

Sunday, January 9

11am MST

Time Warp

Imagine you can travel across time and space! Delve into the artwork of featured artist Harley Morman and discover how the artist uses the concept of time and perspective to transform our perceptions. Get creative with stickers, stamps and collage and bring your views of the past, present and future together.

All Day Sundays at the AGA provide families the opportunities to spend the afternoon exploring art and ideas connected to current exhibitions. With programs and projects scheduled throughout the day, families can stay for a while or drop-in for a quick visit. All Day Sunday activities include hands-on art-making, storytelling, performances, Gallery visits and collaborative projects.

The Terrestrial and the Universal - A Short Film Program

Thursday, January 13 

5:30pm MST 

Join us for a special one-night screening of our short film program The Terrestrial and the Universal which showcases films by Alberta based artists which have been on display at the Art Gallery of Alberta on our outdoor screen. Join us on January 13th to enjoy the entire program from the comfort of our theatre as we celebrate these amazing filmmakers. The Terrestrial and the Universal is a series of paired films that have been selected for their complementary or contrasting visuals, subjects, production techniques, or media. Many have abstract or non-linear narratives with hypnotic visuals and repeating rhythms that will draw you in.

This in-person program requires advance tickets to be purchased, due to the space limitations registration is limited. Tickets are $10 or Free for AGA Members.

The Terrestrial and the Universal is programmed by Lindsey Sharman and Danielle Siemens.

Heart of the City Music Program Concert Series

Sunday, January 16 

2pm MST 

Heart of the City Music Program will be performing a series of four concerts in the AGA's Atrium in January and February in order to promote their music program. Concerts will be roughly one hour in length and take place on Sundays at 2pm. These concerts are included in General Admission.

Upcoming dates:

• January 23
• February 13
• February 20

Crit Night with Emily Jan and the Edmonton Art Club

Thursday, January 20 

5pm MST 

Are you a visual artist looking for some feedback on your artwork? Join us on January 20th for an evening of supportive critique led by visual artist and teacher Emily Jan with members from the Edmonton Art Club. This public crit will occur in Manning Hall at the AGA starting at 5pm and ending shortly before 7pm and is open to all artists. As part of the public program for Making Art, Building Community: 100 Years of the Edmonton Art Club, we wanted to invite local artists to experience a critique much like the ones the Edmonton Art Club host regularly. We will have several easels and some tables to display the work, and registered artists will receive a short group crit. Please note that each artist should bring one artwork that can be displayed readily on an easel or table. Small to medium work is recommended since the work needs to be easily moved and carried into the gallery.

This program is free; however, registering in advance is required.

Big and Small

Explore art that is big, art that is small, and art that is tall! Search the gallery for artworks that require a magnifying glass or that you can walk right into! What size do you like best? What size will you choose when it is your turn to create? 

January 8 – February 12, 2022

10am MST

Children 9-12 - Art Lab

This workshop examines the revolutionary and radical side of art-making throughout history and present day. Discover how artists across time and space speak their minds, fight for social justice and affect the world around them in creative and thought-provoking ways. Explore the artistic process through new ideas, new perspectives and creative problem-solving. Experiment with materials, create a personal artistic manifesto and transform your surroundings using signage, stencils, found objects, photography, posters, and chalk!

Youth 13-17 - Artist Rebels 

This workshop examines the revolutionary and radical side of art-making throughout history and present day. Discover how artists across time and space speak their minds, fight for social justice and affect the world around them in creative and thought-provoking ways. Explore the artistic process through new ideas, new perspectives and creative problem-solving. Experiment with materials, create a personal artistic manifesto and transform your surroundings using signage, stencils, found objects, photography, posters, and chalk!Learn fun techniques such as photography and printmaking and create a visual journal of our present day.  

Register below!

Thursdays 12pm MST 

Join AGA educators and students from St. Stephen’s College Art Therapy program in the art studio Art Hive; a weekly community-based art making initiative that is FREE and open to all, every Thursday from 12-1pm.