Art Gallery of St. Albert
Reconciling Edmonton is an art exhibit produced by RISE – Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton. It is a collaboration between Métis poet Anna Marie Sewell, historian and writer Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, visual artist Jennie Vegt and cultural connector Miranda Jimmy. Opening reception to be held 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Artists will be in attendance. Free exhibition tours will take place starting at 12:05 p.m. on both Thursday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, March 21. Until Saturday, March 30. Three supplemental events focusing on the exhibit, RISE, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will also take place on Feb. 13, Feb. 26, and March 16.
The Art Gallery of St. Albert has moved back to its newly renovated barrier-free permanent location at 19 Perron St. It will be hosting a First Look Party fundraiser from 6.30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, and includes a limited first look and tour of the building plus opportunities to learn about the construction process. There will also be live music, appetizers and cash bar. Tickets are $100 each or $75 each for two or more tickets.
A grand reopening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, as well. Part of the event will focus on the unveiling of a new public art piece called Bird has the Ways that was created by Paul Kane High School grad and visual artist Dylan Toymaker.
780-460-4310; www.artgalleryofstalbert.ca
Visual Arts Studio Association
Excavate features artwork by Margriet Hogue. Opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Artist will be in attendance. Until Saturday, March 2.Peter Ono's exhibit, Faces in the Crowd, is on at VASA’s Corridor Gallery until Wednesday, March 13.
25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., St. Albert; 780-460-5990; www.vasa-art.com
Youth Gallery at the Arden Theatre
The youth gallery features works by art students at Bellerose Composite High School. Until Thursday, Feb. 28.St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne St.); 780-651-5735; www.artgalleryofstalbert.ca/learning-discovery/teachers-schools/programs/youth-gallery
St. Albert Public Library
In continuing its support of ArtWalk, the library will now have new exhibits of work on its walls rotating monthly throughout the
year. This month’s exhibit features works by a group of artists from the St. Albert Painters’ Guild including Alexsandra Mitchell, Tracy Lyn Propp, and Laurena Beirnes. Until Thursday, Feb. 28.
5 St. Anne St.; 780-459-1530; www.sapl.ca
St. Albert Seniors’ Association
The St. Albert Photography Club has a rotating selection of artistic photographs on display in the foyer area of Red Willow Place.7 Taché St.; www.stalbertphotoclub.com
Black History Month
5 Artists 1 Love present an Art Showcase and The Barbershop Chronicles: Musical Tales from the Shops and Salons, both in conjunction with Black History Month.The Art Showcase brings together African-Canadian artists Shaihiem Small, Braxton Garneau, Adanna Onuekwusi, Anthony Ezeifedi, and Mario Griffith for exhibits at the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Scott Gallery, and the University of Alberta Augustana Campus Library. The exhibit at the AGA (2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. in Edmonton) runs until Sunday, March 10. The exhibit at the U of A Augustana Campus Library (4901 46 Ave. in Camrose) runs until Thursday, Feb. 28. The exhibit at the Scott Gallery (10411 124 St. in Edmonton) runs until Thursday, Feb. 28.
On Saturday, Feb. 9, The Barbershop Chronicles: Musical Tales from the Shops and Salons is a night of music, poetry, art, comedy and a whole lot of soul, kicking off from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $55 and the event will take place at Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave. in Edmonton. www.5artists1love.com
Musée Morinville Museum
The Morinville Art Club has a rotating selection of art on display.10010 101 St. in Morinville; 780-572-5585; www.museemorinvillemuseum.com
YEG Canvas
The new rotation of artworks is now on display for the Edmonton Arts Council’s third annual public art project. Look for new works on various billboard and LRT poster locations throughout the capital city.
Upcoming events and news
The InFocus Photography Exhibition takes place from Feb. 3 to March 1 at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, 4236 36 St. East at the Edmonton International Airport. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a curator talk at 7 p.m. See www.infocusphoto.ca for more. The exhibit is just one facet of the Exposure Photography Festival. Visit www.exposurephotofestival.com for details.The next Art Battle will happen from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Yellowhead Casino, 12464 153 St. in Edmonton. Tickets are $25 each (early bird tickets are only $20) and students pay $15. www.facebook.com/events/2264017060480079
The Indigenous Artist Market Collective offers authentic, locally handcrafted works by three or four Indigenous artists at its booth every Saturday at the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, which has moved from its summer outdoor setting to inside Edmonton City Hall (on the north side of Churchill Square) every Saturday until May 11. Recent feature artists included Jeannette Sommers, Krista Leddy and Darlene Logan. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. www.city-market.ca
