Galleries & Studios
Inuit soapstone sculpture, western oil painting, modern watercolours, mixed media, hand-blown glass, ceramics, metal art, pencil works, hand-pulled prints—Alberta has a remarkable number of art galleries and studios displaying Canadian art in every imaginable medium from classical to contemporary.The Scene
Alberta’s eclectic art scene includes public and commercial galleries, working studios, artist-run centres and collectives, as well as shops at museums and art institutions. You'll find plenty of opportunities to dig deeper by taking in an artist's talk, joining a studio tour, attending an art auction or participating in a guided “art walk.” Here are a few ideas to whet your artistic appetite.
Edmonton
- Alberta Craft Council Gallery & Shop
- Art Gallery of Alberta
- FAB Gallery (University of Alberta)
Worth a Look
Mention contemporary art and a must-see is Edmonton’s Works Art & Design Festival, attracting artists, designers and patrons from around the world.
Art Strolls
Edmonton Art Events
The Gallery Walk Association of Edmonton is a group of eight local galleries within walking distance of each other, located between 123 Street and Jasper Avenue and 124 Street and 107 Avenue. Members include the Bearclaw, Bugera/Kmet, Douglass Udell, Electrum, Scott and West End galleries. Periodically, the association holds group shows.Or head over to the Old Strathcona district and amble down Whyte Avenue, where you’ll find art displayed and for sale in the charming bistros and bookshops.
