Ron Parker
The accomplished realism of Ron Parker’s recent western landscapes is all the more impressive considering he started using oil paints only last year. more »
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BACK ROOM: Lawren Harris (1885 – 1970)
With its horizontal brushstrokes and rich complementary colours, "Cottages" is a gorgeous painting from a pivotal era that saw the emergence of one of Canada’s most influential art movements. more »
Glass Blowing: Julia Reimer
Located in Black Diamond, Alberta, Julia Reimer and her husband Tyler Rock have a glass blowing workshop in their backyard. The pair are experienced glass blowers who have been in the industry for many years. more »
Jan 29, 2014 in DOCUMENTARIES
Yves Trépanier interviews Ron Moppett on "Vincent's Last Studio"
Yves Trépanier recently sat down with Ron Moppett to discuss "Vincent's Last Studio", his most recent installation. more »
Jan 24, 2014 in DOCUMENTARIES (1 Comments)
BACK ROOM: Jack Shadbolt (1909 – 1998)
"Tree of Life" is nothing if not exuberant, with its multiple facets of energetic colour cobbled together like a jigsaw puzzle on acid. more »
Dec 21, 2013 by Portia Priegert in HISTORICAL WORKS
Eric Fischl, Barbara Edwards Contemporary Lecture, 2013
American artist Eric Fischl discusses his recent sculptures and watercolors with Canadian critic Robert Enright at Barbara Edwards Contemporary, Calgary. October 2013 more »
Dec 4, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
"Bit.Fall" documentary by Discovery Channel
A short documentary about German artist Julius Popp while setting up his work "Bit.Fall" in St Louis. more »
Nov 29, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
"Journeys" by Jason Poturica
A documentary about visual artist Jason Poturica and his "Journeys" Series more »
Oct 28, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
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Portrait Painting in Canadian Art History
Jill Turner of Masters Gallery in Vancouver talks about portrait painting in Canadian Art History -- comparing techniques and artists.
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Regent Restaurant donates $23,300 to the Galt Museum & Archives
The Galt Museum & Archives is pleased to announce it is the recipient of $23,300 — proceeds from the final fundraising dinner organized by the Regent Restaurant which recently closed its doors after 28 years of business in Lethbridge.
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Longlist Announced for the 2014 Sobey Art Award
Each year the Sobey Art Award is awarded to a visual artist age 40 and under who has exhibited in a public or commercial art gallery within 18 months of being nominated. The 2014 Curatorial Panel has announced the 25 artists vying for the 2014 Award.
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Simon Brault named New Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts welcomes the appointment by the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages of Simon Brault as its new Director and CEO. Mr. Brault will assume the role on June 26, 2014 for a 5-year term.
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VAG presents Audain Prize and VIVA Awards on April 15
This year, Fred Herzog is awarded the 12th Audain Prize, funded by the Audain Foundation for the Visual Arts, and Skeena Reece and Mina Totino are each the recipient of the VIVA Award granted annually by the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation.
