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"Exterior of the restored Art Gallery of Grande Prairie."

Grande Prairie Gallery Ready to Open

After a substantial session of fundraising and rebuilding, the newly renamed Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is set to fully open this fall in two revitalized spaces.

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Comix: Three Takes On The Art Of Comics

Although the popularity of comics as art – or comix, as the legendary Art Spiegelman and his underground colleagues call their oeuvre – has risen and fallen over the years, it’s now on an upswing. more »

May 14, 2013 by in ART SCENE

THE WEST AT ART TORONTO

The 2012 version of Art Toronto – or, the event previously known as the Toronto International Art Fair, if you prefer – featured some 130 galleries from 23 countries. more »

Dec 31, 2012 by in ART SCENE

GREAT WALL OF CALGARY: Ron Moppett’s tribute to local history

Calgary residents can't help but notice a colourful new piece of public art – an enormous mosaic of stone and glass tiles created by longtime Calgary artist Ron Moppett. more »

Dec 31, 2012 in ART SCENE

CALGARY: CULTURAL CAPITAL

This is Calgary’s year, and the city’s visual arts community is reaping some of the rewards. Celebrating centennials for artistic and public institutions, Calgary is also Canada’s designated Cultural Capital for 2012. more »

Aug 31, 2012 by in ART SCENE

HOW TO: Donating to a University Art Collection

If you want to donate a painting or sculpture to a university art collection, a good first step is to research what types of work different universities are collecting. As storage space is limited, it’s important to find a good fit for your work. more »

Aug 31, 2012 by in ART SCENE

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