The Alberta Society of Artists was founded in 1931, making it the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province. Its mandate si to foster and promote the visual arts in Alberta, to endorse the recognition of Alberta artists across Alberta, Canada and abroad. ASA is dedicated to acting as a collective voice on issues pertaining to provincial cultural affairs, and further, to contribute to the well being of the artistic community it serves. The organization can count many important historical figures among its members, including A.C. Leighton and H. G. Glyde (ASA’s first two presidents), Marion Nicoll, Maxwell Bates, Illingworth Kerr, Stan Perrott, and Janet Mitchell.
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