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Tom Thomso n, Snow in October, 1916 - 17. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Bequest of Dr. J.M. MacCallum, Toronto, 1944, 4722. Installation view of Tom Thomson: North Star , Art Gallery of Alberta, 2024.

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!

Thank You Station Lands!

Thank you to Station Lands Ltd. by Qualico for sponsoring our free admission on Family Day! With their support, we welcomed many visitors to our building to enjoy our exhibitions and a vibrant performance by Hula Hoop Circus.


Get Your Refinery: Palm Room Tickets Today

Date: March 23, 2024
Time: 8pm-1am
Location: The AGA

Did you know that the AGA hosted its first exhibition in the Hotel Macdonald’s Palm Room in 1924?

On March 23, celebrate our centennial history and enjoy a night of sensational live jazz, throwback talkies on the big screen, and sultry special performances in swanky lounges throughout the Gallery. You won’t want to miss the party!

Performers include:

  • Vivian Vanguard, Edmonton's Vaudeville Vixen, who will put on a sultry performance 
  • University of Alberta's Jazz Band, who will be hosting Improvisational Jazz Jam Sessions in our theater lobby. Bring your own instrument and join in!
  • Jay Flair, a talented magician whose skills are sure to delight!

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Upcoming Exhibition

Aïda Muluneh, Denkinesh Part Three, 2016. Archival Digital Print. Art Gallery of Alberta Collection, gift of Viviane Mehr and Jay Mehr.

Aïda Muluneh and Meryl McMaster: Ebb and Flow

Opening March 22

Ebb and Flow includes photographs of Meryl McMaster and Aïda Muluneh that are related to water in the broadest possible sense. The works in Ebb and Flow are about water in its literal form, the manipulation of water as tool of colonial violence, water as matrilineal connector and water as earth forming geological force and keeper of geologic time.

Organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by Lindsey Sharman. 

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Weekend Art Classes

Landmarks and Landscapes (ages 6-8)

March 9 – April 27, 10-11:30am

Design, build, sculpt, paint and draw! Explore how creative spaces, architecture, nature and landscapes shape our daily experience. Get ready to tour the Gallery, discover new and old artists, experiment with art materials and use design thinking in the studio!  

Classes, Films, Tours and More

All Day Sunday

March 10, 12-4pm

Create a series of landscape-inspired artworks and complete a scavenger hunt inspired by Tom Thomson.

About All Day Sundays: All Day Sundays are family-friendly afternoons with art activities that take place the second Sunday of every month between 12 and 4pm.

Heart of the City Music Program

March 17, 1-3pm

Don’t miss the last concert in this series with Heart of the City Music Program (HCMP)! Featuring musicians from the HCMP performance troupe, these mixed genre concerts will delight audiences of all ages. The volunteer performance troupe members deliver a captivating blend of classical elegance interwoven with the vibrant energy of popular tunes.

Summer ArtBreak Camps

July-August

Registration is open – sign your kids up for our Summer Artbreak camps! This summer, 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.  


Photo by Tatiana Syrikova

Tours for Tots

Wednesdays, 10-11am

Tours for Tots is a weekly in-person art exploration for children ages 3-5 and their parents, consisting of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making.  

March 20 | Spring Solstice

Adult Open Studio

Thursdays, 7-9pm

Adult Open Studio classes are casual, social drop-in art workshops offered weekly, featuring a new project and theme connected to current exhibitions. 

March 21 | Slow Stitch

March 28 | Abstract Painting


Art Sales and Rental

Did you know you can own a piece of artwork from your favourite Albertan artists? AGA Art Sales and Rental supports the careers of artists while building a stronger connection to Alberta's thriving creative community.

Visit our Art Sales and Rental team on the Lower Level – see hours through the link below. 

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shopAGA

As a destination that celebrates Canadian local 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.

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In the Community

The Mountaintop at The Citadel Theatre

By Katori Hall
March 30 - April 21

A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

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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.