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City councillor Ray Watkins is the newest exhibiting artist at VASA. A Bug's Life features his insect photographs until the end of February. RAY WATKINS/Photo

Art Gallery of St. Albert

Nintawin features works by emerging artist Niamh Dooley. Opening reception to be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Artist will be in attendance. Until Saturday, March 28.

Love Thy Neighbour features works by Elsa Robinson and John Kayinamura in celebration of Black History Month. Until Saturday, Feb. 29 in the Vault Gallery.

The current Staircase Feature Artist is Terry McCue who will have new works on display until Saturday, March 7.

19 Perron St., 780-460-4310; artgalleryofstalbert.ca

Visual Arts Studio Association

VASA reopens after being closed for renovations with A Bug's Life; Up Close and Personal, a new photographic exhibit by city councillor Ray Watkins. Opening reception to be held on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Artist will be in attendance. Until Saturday, Feb. 29.

Doris Charest has an exhibit in the Corridor Gallery.

25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., St. Albert; 780-460-5990, vasa-art.com

St. Albert Public Library

In continuing its support of ArtWalk, the library will be featuring new works of art by a different artist or artists every month. February's featured artists are Liz Meetsma and Kateryna Young, Until Friday, Feb. 27.

5 St. Anne St., 780-459-1530, 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. A new exhibit of works was just installed late last year.

7 Taché St., stalbertphotoclub.com

Musée Morinville Museum

The Morinville Art Club has a rotating selection of art on display.

10010 101 St. in Morinville; 780-572-5585, museemorinvillemuseum.com

Alcove Gallery – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Landscape Conversations features works by Samantha Williams-Chapelsky. Until Friday, March 27 with a closing reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Artist will be in attendance.

11455 87 Ave., Edmonton; 780-427-2760 & jubileeauditorium.com/InTheCommunity/JubeArt/AlcoveGallery

Hotel Gallery at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel

The InFocus Photo Exhibition features the best Canadian-made photography including St. Albert Photography Club member Hedy Bach among several others. Opening reception party takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 with curator talk and awards presentation at 7:30 p.m. Artists will be in attendance. Until Saturday, March 28.

The Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel is located at 4236 36 St. East at the Edmonton International Airport. infocusphoto.ca

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.

edmontonarts.ca

Upcoming events

The next Art Battle featuring St. Albert's Kateryna Young in competition against 11 others will happen from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Pure Casino Yellowhead, 10506 Jasper Ave. in Edmonton. General admission tickets are $25 each (early bird tickets are only $20) and students pay $15. This event is 18+. facebook.com/events/2405302723020330


Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

About the Author: Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Ecology and Environment Reporter at the Fitzhugh Newspaper since July 2022 under Local Journalism Initiative funding provided by News Media Canada.
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