ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1 DIRECTIONS
Since 1924
Here’s The Deal:
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.
SPECIALTY:
Private Tours, Exhibition, Gallery Shop, Permanent Collection, Historical/Contemporary Art, Canadian Abstract Painting/Sculpture, Rearview Mirror, Manning Hall, RBC Work Room, Restaurant, Li Salay, Land Mark, 150 Seat Theatre, Brian Jungen & Tours
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LATITUDE 53
10242 106 Street NorthWest, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7 DIRECTIONS
Since 1973
Here’s The Deal:
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.
SPECIALTY:
Exhibition, Historical Art, Canadian Abstract Painting & Contemporary Art
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BEARCLAW GALLERY
10403 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 3Z5 DIRECTIONS
Since 1970
Here’s The Deal:
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.
SPECIALTY:
Birch Bark Bitings, Glen Nipshank, Clay Works, Cards, Beaded Jewellery, Hand Crafted Hair Pieces, Moose Hair Tufting, Moccasins, Northwest Coast Mask, Gifts, Dreamcatchers, Craft, Paintings, Summer Exhibition, Purses, Moccasins, Inuit and Metis Art, Wood Carvings & Stone Sculptures
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