Current Exhibition
The Prairies, the Maritimes and a Few Lakes
September 7 – 30, 2017
Grande Prairie art veteran Ken HouseGo articulates the many places he calls “home” in a rich and colourful exhibition that connects place, home and geography. The Prairies, the Maritimes and a Few Lakes is an artistic survey spanning many years. A celebration of the artist’s experiences, achievements and memories, it chronicles the wide geography of Canada with sentimental, yet thoughtful prose.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 7, 6–9pm
Patron’s Prize Draw: Thursday, September 7, 8:30pm
Walkthrough Tour: Thursday, September 21, 12:05–12:45pm
Dreaming of Canada: A Mail Art Project
Aug 12 – Sept 30, 2017
Through the medium of Mail Art, the Dreaming of Canada project shares aspirations, hopes and impressions surrounding Canada. An array of artist’s works will be selected from the project for an exhibition that culminates during Alberta Culture Days. The full exhibit and more information on taking part is available at DreamingOfCanada.ca
Opening Reception: September 7, 6–9pm
View a full list of our 2017 exhibitions in our catalogue.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Inside Painting
October 5 – 28, 2017
Painter Peter Ivens describes himself as a student of the natural world. His classroom comprises the rivers, mountains and skies surrounding his home in the Bow River Valley. His practice is an evolving study of the wonders of nature, and his works respond to the ever-changing landscapes of colour, water and light in the Alberta wilderness.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7, 2:30–5pm
Walkthrough Tour: Thursday, October 19, 12:05–12:45pm
Ripples of Loss
November 2 – December 2, 2017
Terry McCue, Untitled, oil on canvas. 20×24″, 2016
Terry McCue is a self-taught Ojibwa painter inspired by an array of influences. McCue was born on Curve Lake Reserve, Ontario, and has spent much his life working and living in First Nations communities, and his connection to them is clear in his work. Having enjoyed great success as a painter over the last 20 plus years, he is known for large, distinctive, bold works that represent the interconnectedness of all living creatures.
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 4, 2:30–5pm
Walkthrough Tour: Thursday, November 16, 12:05–12:45pm
Outrospectives
December 7, 2017 – January 27, 2018
Outrospectives empowers us to think creatively, reinforce our relationships with others and –perhaps one day- create radical and meaningful social transformation.
Utilizing photography and printmaking, Nathalie Daoust, Florin Hategan and Edwin Janzen interrogate assumptions of identity, place and meaning. These diverse artists present their own Outrospectives, encouraging us to broaden our preconceptions of the outside world and its occupants.
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 9, 2:30–5pm
Walkthrough Tour: Thursday, December 21, 12:05–12:45pm
