Events Calendar

Explore the idea of time in our current exhibition, Temporal: Catherine Burgess and Alison Rossiter, and learn about the magic of photography. Create a photographic collage or photogram using mixed media objects, light and chemistry.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

Members' Preview Reception for Nabe Gduzahan: The Work of Eugene Alexis and nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ exhibition openings. 

The reception will feature opening remarks by curators and special guests, as well as live performances in the Main Hall (Level 1). Light refreshments will be served and drinks will be available for purchase. 

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To confirm your attendance you can:

• Log into your youraga.ca account - click "Login" in the top left corner
• Email member.services@youraga.ca
• Call Harmonie Tower, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator, at 780.392.2464

Enjoy exclusive access to the AGA's two new Indigenous-focussed exhibitions, Nabe Gduzahan: The Work of Eugene Alexis and nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ.

This event is free to attend - Register Here

About the exhibitions:

Nabe Gduzahan: The Work of Eugene Alexis

This exhibition showcases a stunning collection of vibrant paintings that celebrate the heritage and strength of the Stoney Nakota people. Each piece reflects Eugene's deep connection to his family, ancestors, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Alexis Stoney Nation, where the echoes of tradition resonate amidst contemporary life. Learn more

nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ

nâpêhkâsowinowâk explores the evolving meaning of being a warrior in today’s world through the eyes of young Indigenous men. Instead of focusing solely on traditional notions of bravery, the exhibition expands the idea of the “warrior” to include witnessing, recording, and bearing testimony to lived experiences. Featuring the work of Lonigan Gilbert, Coda Girvan, Evan Robinson, Matthew Provost, and Seth Dodginghorse. Learn More

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The ultimate Halloween party—where the music is loud, the energy’s electric, and something’s off

Inspired by the grainy grit of VHS horror and the stylish terror of cult-classic killers, Refinery: Jumpscare turns the AGA into a darkly cinematic house party packed with 90s nostalgia, fog, bold costumes, and unexpected twists.

It’s the kind of night where comfort slips away quickly, giving way to curiosity, shadowy figures, and the unsettling feeling that something lurks just beyond view. Expect high-impact visuals, immersive vignettes and a dance floor that never stops.

Whether you come to party, play, or explore the dark corners of the gallery, you'll be part of a night that blurs the line between art, fear, and full-on celebration.

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Explore the origins of Halloween while visiting our exhibition fire’s burning. Exchange spooky stories while you search for colour, shape and texture to inspire you. Create a wearable mask to take home.

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New parents are welcomed to join us on a monthly tour of the AGA’s current exhibitions. This tour series has been designed to have adult conversation, opportunities to socialize with other parents, baby play ,and added flexibility to ensure if you need to step away to attend to your little one, you won’t miss a thing!

These tours are offered the last Wednesday of the month at 11am and are FREE with General Admission.

Register Here

Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

Free on the last Thursday of every month

Art + Drinks + Good Vibes = Happiness! Starting April 24th, join us at the Art Gallery of Alberta for an inspired happy hour featuring great drinks and even better vibes. Whether you're winding down after a busy week or looking for something fun to do over the weekend, this is the perfect way to combine creativity and cocktails. 

Enjoy drinks, connection and the chance to explore AGA’s stunning galleries—all while soaking up the lively atmosphere. At AGA, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you feel. 

When to Join Us: 

• 4-7 PM | Last Thursday of the Month (Free entry)

Let art make you happy. See you at the 3rd Floor! 

Join us in shopAGA to see how Nest Embirdery creator Carley Pettitt incorporates floral patterns into embroidered critter designs.

For this demonstration, Carley will be working on the Orb Weaver kit. Purchase your own Nest Embirdery embroidery kit at shopAGA and join in on the fun! 

shopAGA is always free to visit and registration is not required. 

Our weekend art classes are back, from November 1 to December 13 (no class on November 8) from 10-11:30am. Spark their creativity with our hands-on art classes.

Art-iculate (ages 6-8)

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Everyone has a voice in this exciting studio about expression! Explore a variety of ways to make your own personal statement through storytelling and art making. Walk through the gallery exhibitions to find ideas and work with familiar materials in new ways! 

Our weekend art classes are back, from November 1 to December 13 (no class on November 8) from 10-11:30am. Spark their creativity with our hands-on art classes.

Graphic Fiction (ages 9-12)

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Discover how artists and designers play with composition, images and text to communicate ideas in our current exhibitions. Then experiment with illustration and drawing techniques, mixed media collage, silkscreen to create a collection of well-designed artworks such as zines, graphic novels, posters and more!

Join us for a closing celebration and conversation with the artists and curators behind deleTABLE: The Future and Fragility of Food. This event is free to attend and takes place in the Community Gallery (located on the lower level).

About the exhibition: students, graduates, and instructors from Portage College, the University of Alberta, and HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) contemplate our bonds with food from cultural, economic, scientific, and wild perspectives.

Organized by Portage College and the University of Alberta. Curated by Pierre Öberg, Royden Mills, and Karl-Johan Skogh

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Reflect on the meaning of bravery and your inner warrior while we visit our newest exhibition nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ Create a mixed media self-portrait using collage and a range of drawing materials.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

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Join us for a day of art and wellness at the AGA and discover how visual art and creativity contribute to a holistic and well-balanced life.

Featured activities include yoga classes with Metta Yoga, mindfulness tours through our current exhibitions, Tai Chi by Ji Hong Wu Shu & Tai Chi College and free gallery-wide wellness activations with our community partners. For a little extra investment, consider taking a bookbinding class to create your own personal journal, or a lighthearted paint and pour art class for the sober curious.

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Defy gravity and matter by creating a kinetic sculpture inspired by renowned sculptor and artist icon Katie Ohe, currently featured in our exhibition Shift.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

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Calling all film and art lovers to the AGA for our monthly Cinema for Seniors! The AGA is proud to offer monthly seniors programming, including this monthly film series. Organised by our Aging Artfully Committee, these films are followed by guided conversation, tea and cookies!

This month, our feature film is the 2016 film David Lynch: The Art Life. A filmmaker, artist and visionary, David Lynch (1946-2025) had a profound effect on film and television during his 40-year career.

About the Film

You drink coffee, you smoke cigarettes, and you paint, and that’s it.

This 2016 documentary film by Jon Nguyen, Rick Barnes, and Olivia Neergaard-Holm offers an intimate look into the creative process and early career of the acclaimed filmmaker and artist. Along the way, in between his film and television projects, he found time to paint, compose, write and perform as an actor and musician. Lynch looks back on a life immersed in the arts and his commitment to the “art life”.

For more details about this program and other activities for seniors, or to join our mailing list, contact us at programming@youraga.ca.

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Art is a bridge between cultures, and to culture. Conversation builds relationships and a sense of belonging. Together, art and conversation spark creativity, inspire our thinking and develop new pathways to community.

Discover Canadian art and culture through our new series, Art and Language Meetups for Newcomers to Canada. Join us for tours of our current exhibitions, followed by an insightful conversation with fellow community members and multilingual speakers. These monthly sessions feature tours, snacks and conversation in French, Spanish and English.

This event is FREE and open to everyone looking to upskill, meet new people, and converse in their preferred language. Language learners are encouraged to join in and hone their language skills in a safe and fun environment.

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This is part of the AGA’s Thrive: Newcomer Connections program.  AGA is committed to activating the transformational power of art in welcoming Alberta's growing population of newcomers, in promoting empathy, dispelling prejudices, and celebrating cultural diversity.

Explore the rhythmic landscapes of William Percival Weston in our newest solo exhibition, Echoes of Earth and Sky, the first of its kind in Alberta. Using oil pastels on paper, create your own landscape using line, pattern, colour and movement.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

Discover the mesmerising work of Marie Lannoo, a painter and self-described colourist featured in our exhibition Shift: Marie Lannoo and Katie Ohe. Build a reflective suncatcher powered by light.

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New parents are welcomed to join us on a monthly tour of the AGA’s current exhibitions. This tour series has been designed to have adult conversation, opportunities to socialize with other parents, baby play ,and added flexibility to ensure if you need to step away to attend to your little one, you won’t miss a thing!

These tours are offered the last Wednesday of the month at 11am and are FREE with General Admission.

Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

Free on the last Thursday of every month

Art + Drinks + Good Vibes = Happiness! Starting April 24th, join us at the Art Gallery of Alberta for an inspired happy hour featuring great drinks and even better vibes. Whether you're winding down after a busy week or looking for something fun to do over the weekend, this is the perfect way to combine creativity and cocktails. 

Enjoy drinks, connection and the chance to explore AGA’s stunning galleries—all while soaking up the lively atmosphere. At AGA, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you feel. 

When to Join Us: 

• 4-7 PM | Last Thursday of the Month (Free entry)

• 1-4 PM | Every Saturday & Sunday 

Let art make you happy. See you at the 3rd Floor! 

You’re invited to join us in our exhibition Temporal, featuring the work of Catherine Burgess and Alison Rossiter. These tours are a wonderful way to explore the works on display as well as connect with other art-loving seniors and ask all your questions.

About the exhibition: Temporal

Temporal unites the photography of Alison Rossiter and the sculpture of Catherine Burgess. Burgess carves delicate shapes from thin air and explores perception. Rossiter uses expired photo paper to create abstract pieces that capture vast timescales between the paper’s expiry and her exposure. In both artists’ work, there is an interplay between absence and presence and a tension between the real and the illusory. Temporal both solidifies and dissolves notions of time and space.

This exhibition is organised by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by Catherine Crowston and Lindsey Sharman.

This tour is for self-identified seniors and is free with admission. The event has a capacity of 30, so please reserve your tickets early.

Seniors’ Tours are offered monthly and organised by the AGA’s Aging Artfully Advisory Committee.

Accessibility notes: We offer a whisper audio guide system with headsets for use. These wearable transmitters allow visitors to listen to the tour guide without straining to hear or being distracted by ambient noise in the galleries. If you pause to contemplate an artwork longer, you won’t miss what the tour guide says next.

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Event Overview

Step into the neon-lit world of the 1980s at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Experience a silent disco like no other, featuring:

• Three Top 80s DJs spinning your favorite hits simultaneously.

• LED headphones with three music channels to choose from.

• A fully stocked bar to keep the energy high.

• An 18+ age restriction; valid ID required.

⏰ Time:

• Session 1: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Session 2: 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM
  
  

Visit our exhibition, Nabe Gduzahan: The Work of Eugene Alexis, and discover expressive paintings that capture the daily life and sacred relationships of the Canadian Nakota people. Create a piece of artwork inspired by Nakota traditions and legacies.

Register Here

Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

Holly Ball is a night where art, style and community come together. Your attendance fuels the AGA's bold exhibitions, creative programs, and iconic building, supporting one of Alberta's most inspiring stages for art.

Join us for this festive celebration that begins with a sit-down dinner featuring inspired culinary creations, followed by a night of live entertainment and unique art experiences. 

Tickets for Holly Ball are limited, so we warmly invite you to reserve your seats early. Your generous support and dedication to empowering art and the AGA is truly valued. 

Learn more and reserve your spot

Skip your usual holiday party and keep the night alive at Art Party: Studio. This late-night celebration transforms the AGA into a playground for artists, creatives, and culture lovers.

Expect live performances, DJs, immersive installations, nude drawing sessions, and cocktails flowing late into the night. Whether you’re hosting clients, connecting with colleagues, or just here for the art, this is Edmonton’s most unforgettable art party. 

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Learn about the beginnings of photography as you discover the work of Alison Rossiter, an American photographer featured in our 3rd-floor galleries. Create a camera obscura, an early precursor to the modern camera.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

This holiday season, create a series of prints to gift to your friends and family. Start with a Styrofoam plate and draw an image of your choosing. Learn to print the image onto paper and make copies to give away to your loved ones.

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Community art making that welcomes everyone to get creative, on Thursdays from 12-2pm.  

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 12-2pm.  

What is an Art Hive?  

Art Hives are small community art studios that are open to all, and welcome participants as artists. These safe(r) and inclusive spaces use art making as a tool for collaboration, dialogue, skill-sharing and community engagement for people across different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, ages and abilities. No art training or experience is required to participate!  

 An Art Hive: 

• welcomes everyone as an artist and believes art-making is a human behaviour.   

• celebrates the strengths and creative capacities of individuals and communities.   

• fosters self-directed experiences of creativity, learning, and skill sharing.    

• encourages emerging grassroots leaders of all ages.   

• provides free access as promoted by the gift economy.   

• shares resources including the abundant materials available for creative reuse.   

• experiments with ideas through humble inquiry and arts-based research.   

• exchanges knowledge about funding strategies and economic development.   

• partners with colleges and universities to promote engaged scholarship.   

• gardens wherever possible to renew, regenerate, and spread seeds of social change.  

The model and practice of these community art studios are based on over two decades of research by Dr. Janis Timm-Bottos, Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Learn more about Art Hives here. 

Do Art Hives sound familiar? You may have heard Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, having a conversation about them with Art Therapist Olga Perju. Olga is also the Clinical Director at St. Stephen’s College, where she teaches and supervises art therapy students. You can listen to their conversation here. 

This Art Hive is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Alberta and St. Stephen’s College. Nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, St. Stephen’s College offers unique graduate level professional training programs - including a Masters of Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Art Therapy specialization program. We believe that art has the power to support wellness, break isolation and build community, and could not think of a better space to host an Art Hive than in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta. Learn more about studying Art Therapy here.

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Art is a bridge between cultures, and to culture. Conversation builds relationships and a sense of belonging. Together, art and conversation spark creativity, inspire our thinking and develop new pathways to community.

Discover Canadian art and culture through our new series, Art and Language Meetups for Newcomers to Canada. Join us for tours of our current exhibitions, followed by an insightful conversation with fellow community members and multilingual speakers. These monthly sessions feature tours, snacks and conversation in French, Spanish and English.

This event is FREE and open to everyone looking to upskill, meet new people, and converse in their preferred language. Language learners are encouraged to join in and hone their language skills in a safe and fun environment.

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This is part of the AGA’s Thrive: Newcomer Connections program.  AGA is committed to activating the transformational power of art in welcoming Alberta's growing population of newcomers, in promoting empathy, dispelling prejudices, and celebrating cultural diversity.

New parents are welcomed to join us on a monthly tour of the AGA’s current exhibitions. This tour series has been designed to have adult conversation, opportunities to socialize with other parents, baby play, and added flexibility to ensure if you need to step away to attend to your little one, you won’t miss a thing!

These tours are offered the last Wednesday of the month at 11am and are FREE with General Admission.

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