Materialize
Emerging Artist Show and Sale
July 6 – August 19, 2017
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 6, 6–9pm
Viewer’s Choice voting from 6–8pm
Art Rental & Sales Gallery at Art Gallery of St. Albert is excited to present the artwork of over 15 emerging Edmonton-area artists in a juried group show and sale – Materialize. This collection of two-dimensional works are created from a multitude of materials, such as digital drawing, spray paint, hand-pulled prints and more traditional oil on canvas paintings. Participating artists include: Erik Cheung, Mandy Gibb, Krista Hamilton, and more.Not to confuse ’emerging’ with young, Materialize is about artists on the precipice of significant professional recognition or growth. This nebulous status encompasses everyone from recent graduates to prolific producers. Materialize provides participating artists with exposure and connections to art supporters and collectors.This is a fabulous opportunity for new and long-term art collectors and appreciators alike to support artists in their professional development. All purchases are available to take home at time of sale.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, July 6 from 6–9pm. Guests are invited vote for their favourite emerging artist until 8pm, with the winner of “Viewer’s Choice” announced shortly thereafter. Please note: to accommodate the Viewer’s Choice award, purchased artworks on opening night will be available for pick-up after 8:30pm.
Admission is free, donations are encouraged. Suggested donation: $5 for families, $2.50 for individuals.
See what else is happening at the Gallery! Browse our upcoming Gallery exhibitions.
Current Exhibition
Technological Wanders
June 1 – July 29, 2017
Take a walk through the wonderfully vibrant world of art educator and artist Twyla Exner. Technological Wanders explores the potential of technology to go awry, spawning mutant living forms that thrive in the manmade landscape. Emerging from the idea of technological and electronic self-reproduction, these works imagine the evolution of electronic devices.
Opening Reception and Artwalk: Thursday, June 1, from 6 – 9pm, artist walkthrough at 7pm
Walkthrough Tours: Thursday, June 15, 12:05-12:45pm
Thursday July 20, 12:05-12:45pm
Collaborative Exhibition Space in the Gallery
We had some beautiful sunny days in the AGSA backyard Creation Lab during the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival! Each day saw a new batch of electronic creatures created to add to our installation space! Visit the Gallery to add your own personal touch to the exhibition, Technological Wanders.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Gallery at our 27th annual fundraiser, Canadiana-Rama on Saturday, February 25!
The event was a huge hit, and we couldn’t have done it without our sponsors, volunteers and guests!
If you have photos to share on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, please use the hashtag #agsafundraiser. We’ll see you next year!
Check out photos from our fundraiser and the light painting event in our online gallery!
If you created a clay Scrafitto Maple Leaf Ornament or participated in the Silkscreen bag printing activity, your items are ready for pickup at the Gallery.
Gallery hours: Tues-Sat 10am – 5pm, Thurs 10am – 8pm; closed Sun and Mon
