NEWS

We have a growing education, experiential and life-satisfaction deficit.

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:08 GMT

You might say Calgary’s experience last year as a Cultural Capital of Canada ended not with a bang or a whimper, but with a flash mob. Even a $5.8-million infusion of federal arts funding gave cultural patriots little to cheer.

Comix: Three Takes On The Art Of Comics

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Calgary's Truck Gallery on the move

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:50 GMT

This fall TRUCK Gallery will be moving to a new, larger, accessible, street level gallery space located in Sunalta community with ground level, barrier free, access just blocks away from the new West LRT Sunalta Station.

Donna Livingstone announced as new Pres and CEO of Glenbow

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:09:22 GMT

The Board of Governors of Glenbow Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Livingstone to the role of full-time President and Chief Executive Officer of Glenbow Museum, effective immediately.

WAG Summer Blockbuster

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:31:43 GMT

Works by some of the world’s greatest artists will be gathered under one roof this summer as the Winnipeg Art Gallery celebrates its Centennial with the opening of "100 Masters: Only in Canada" on Saturday, May 11.

Admission by Donation Opens Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies to All

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:06:16 GMT

Effective immediately and through to September 2013, visitors to the Whyte Museum will be admitted by donation, in place of Museum admission fees as a trial period, with the intention of continuing the policy indefinitely.

Surrey artists' paintings donated to the Surrey Art Gallery certified as national treasures

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:33:04 GMT

Painters, Robert Michener and his wife, Ann Nelson have lived in Surrey for many years, and are well known for their gentle images that express their experiences of the natural landscape. In 2012, both artists donated paintings for the Surrey Art Gallery’s permanent collection. The Gallery now owns three paintings by Michener and three by Nelson.

Longlist Announced for the 2013 Sobey Art Award

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:30:02 GMT

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Sobey Art Foundation are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2013 Sobey Art Award, the pre-eminent award for contemporary Canadian Art.

Winner announced in Cenovus Energy art competition

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:47:00 GMT

Cenovus Energy today announced that Colin Smith of Calgary won first place in company-sponsored art competition designed to help raise the profile of under-recognized artists in Alberta and Saskatchewan and to add works for display in Cenovus offices

City Staff Report Recommends Larwill Park For New VAG

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:04:11 GMT

The Vancouver Art Gallery today applauded the City of Vancouver for their staff report, released yesterday, which recommends 1.8 acres of the land at 688 Cambie St (“Larwill Park”) be dedicated for a new, purpose-built facility for the Gallery.

Mendel Announces Major Gift From BMO Financial

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:16:00 GMT

The Mendel Art Gallery is delighted to announce a major addition to its collection. BMO Financial Group will be gifting a sculpture from one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, Kim Adams, entitled "Love Birds".

Vancouver Biennale Open Air Museum announces donation of "Echoes" sculpture

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:01:08 GMT

"Vancouver Park Board thanks the Vancouver Biennale and Michel Goulet for adding a touch of artistic whimsy to Kits Beach..." said Sarah Blyth, Vancouver Park Board Chair.

Google Art Project

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:05:00 GMT

The Art Project is a collaboration between Google and 151 acclaimed art partners from across 40 countries.

Google Art Project Teaser

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:48:41 GMT

Tenth annual Audain Prize ceremony

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:46:00 GMT

It was standing room only at the Great Hall of the BC Law Courts to watch veteran BC artists Gathie Falk and Takao Tanabe receive the prestigious prize, which honours a lifetime achievement in art.