Art Gallery of Alberta is a historical and contemporary Canadian art gallery located in Edmonton, AB. The gallery has acquired over 6,000 pieces, most of which were created after 1950 and added to the Collection. It is a centre of excellence for the visual arts in Western Canada, linking people, art and ideas. The strength of the Gallery's contemporary Collection lies mainly in the field of abstract painting and sculpture in Canada, with a heavy focus on the artists' work. Acquisitions also included significant works by Alberta contemporary artists Catherine Burgess, Allen Ball, Chris Cran, Clay Ellis, Douglas Haynes, and more. The Gallery also continues to draw on the Collection's strengths through acquisitions by renowned Canadian artists. Art Gallery of Alberta offers free admission for children under 17. AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4 pm to 7 pm the last Thursday.
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A lovely Sunday afternoon spent at the AGA with my spouse, fully taking in several exhibits such as Inheritance, Place of Honour, Maude Lewis, George Littlechild and Making Art, Building Community. We were particularly touched by the first three, but did not remain indifferent to the other ones. It was an engaging visit to one of the most interesting venues in our city, next to the EPL of course – staff (docents included) were magnificently friendly|fun, answering our questions & guiding us through some challenging interpretations on the exhibits presenting stories and journeys of indigenous peoples. Then the playful Maude Lewis took us and our imagination to a whole new playful place – thanks you AGA – an amazing tapestry of visual stories.
Best time to go is Thursday evening as the art gallery is free. Be sure to make a reservation for Zinc, just after the gallery closes and enjoy a nice meal and a bottle of wine. Parking can be tricky as it is downtown, but if you listen to my advice, parking will be free at 6 and you will not have to worry.
Very unique museum, features a variety of different types of artwork. I particularly enjoy the large selection of abstract pieces. Modern architecture and the overall cleanliness of the place add to the positive experience.
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Latitude 53 is one of the largest and oldest centres in the Canadian Prairies. It was founded in 1973 by Edmonton artists. Latitude 53 is an artist-centred organization that promotes artists, writers and curators who question, inform and inspire. The gallery occupies a 5,500 sq feet building in downtown Edmonton with over 2,600 sq feet of dedicated exhibition space. It prides itself on the unique feature of advocating for the local art community and creating connections nationally and internationally. And it serves as an important centre for modern art in Northern Alberta. Latitude 53 strives to provide and maintain a fair and equitable environment for all by valuing and respecting personal differences for their enrichment and that of the community they serve. Latitude 53 is open for visits from Wednesday to Saturday from 12 to 5 pm.
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It truly is all contemporary, so if you're looking for "classic" or traditional paintings and stuff, it won't be here. The front desk was friendly and very chill :) It's an interesting place to check out with friends, especially if you want to explore Edmonton more. It's nice that they support local artists; their a nice name selection.
Interesting show with magnificent community initiatives. We were welcomed warmly and the staff were very informed.
Great gallery. Lots of interesting pieces of art within a big open space. One of best galleries in the city.
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Bearclaw Gallery is well known Art Gallery in Edmonton, AB. It features painting, sculpture and crafts by existing, up-and-coming artists from First Nations, Metis and Inuit. They created close partnerships with indigenous artists across Canada and proudly promoted Canadian First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists and musicians to domestic and foreign purchasers. Their West Coast mask and carvings series includes designs from the Kwakiutl, Coast Salish, Haida Nations & Tlingit. The gallery shows a diverse selection of Canadian First Nations, Metis and Inuit art, including paintings, stone sculptures, wood carvings, clay works, jewelry, craft and gifts. Throughout the summer, Bearclaw Gallery will be rotating works by various Gallery Artists. A new selection of handcrafted beadwork jewelry, moccasins and purses are also available at Bearclaw Gallery.
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Great gallery on 124 Street. Always something interesting to see from a variety of artists. Came here on the Sunday art walk and really enjoyed the space. The overall ambiance of the area is great. There are several galleries close together to enjoy. The gallery is clean and well lit.
The Bearclaw Gallery is one of my favourite places in Edmonton. It is always beautiful, with amazing works of art to enjoy. The staff are wonderfully friendly and really know their stuff. It’s a great place to enjoy art and conversation - I highly recommend it!
If you're looking for eclectic indigenous art, The Bearclaw is a must visit. From Aaron Paquette to Jane Ash Poitras to countless other artists, the selections is immense, the staff knowledgeable and helpful and they will help you source a piece of you're after something specific.
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