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Arts and Heritage in the News

Poetry on Perron Event at Art Gallery of St Albert

Bruin Inn Exterior Bruin Inn Interior

New Email Addresses & WebsiteEffective immediately, staff email addresses at Art Gallery of St Albert, the Musée Héritage Museum and the Administration Office have changed to @artsandheritage.ca (ie. office@artsandheritage.ca) Please make this update to your contact lists.

Our website ArtsHeritage.ca has also moved to ArtsandHeritage.ca. There is no change to MuseeHeritage.ca or ArtGalleryofStAlbert.ca.

Poetry on PerronOn September 28th, as part of StArts Fest and Alberta Culture Days, Art Gallery of St Albert hosted an event with local poet’s that shared five minutes of their poetry.

3rd Annual Heritage DinnerArts and Heritage St Albert and the Musée Héritage Museum are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Heritage Dinner to celebrate the history and culture of St Albert. This year’s fundraising dinner takes place on Saturday, October 19 at the St Albert Community Hall and will celebrate the Bruin Inn, an iconic landmark from St Albert’s past about which our community remains passionate.

Built in 1929 on the site of the old St Albert Hotel, the Bruin Inn quickly became the center of St Albert’s social scene. During the 1940’s and 50’s, the size of St Albert could double on a Saturday night as the Bruin Inn was the only bar in the region where men and women could drink together. Another highlight many St Albert residents remember was in 1984, when Edmonton Oiler Mark Messier brought the Stanley Cup to the Bruin Inn. When the hotel came under threat of demolition, local residents and historians fought a hard battle to save the landmark, but after years of mixed financial success and general decay, the Bruin Inn was torn down in 2000. The 3rd annual Heritage Dinner will celebrate the history of the iconic landmark and raise funds for Musée Héritage Museum restoration projects.

To buy tickets to the Heritage Dinner please visit: http://museeheritage.ca/exhibits-events/current-upcoming-events

Take Your Best Shot: Youth Digital Photo ContestThe Musée Héritage Museum is having its third annual youth photo contest! Winning photographs will be displayed at the Musée Héritage Museum from November 26, 2013 – January 12, 2014. A special reception and prize presentation will be held on Friday, November 29. See more at: http://museeheritage.ca/exhibits-events/current-upcoming-events

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Art Gallery of St Albert Call for Submissions 2015Art Gallery of St Albert, a contemporary public art gallery, seeks submissions from artists working in all styles and mediums for exhibition in the 2015 calendar year.

The Gallery’s mandate is to provide enriching educational experiences that celebrate visual culture and artistic achievement through research, exhibition and interpretation. The Gallery strives to provide an exhibition schedule and corresponding public programs that both support educationally challenging art and appeal to its many audiences. Artworks selected for exhibition must provide vision, inspiration and education for residents of St Albert and surrounding communities. They must also reflect originality and a diversity of styles and mediums. The Gallery endeavours to present artists who exhibit locally, nationally and internationally.

Find the full call and submission form at: http://artgalleryofstalbert.ca/call-for-submissions-2015

Angela Grootelaar, Still Waters, Acrylic on Canvas, available at the Rental & Sales Gallery

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Pam Wilman, Vista View, Oil on canvas, available at the Rental & Sales Gallery

Invisible CitiesNovember 7 – 30Inspired by modern cinema, mythology and metropolitan architecture, artist Daniel Evans takes us on a journey that examines the imaginative potential of urban environments. This exciting multimedia exhibition features an array of skillful printmaking and sculpture techniques.

Daniel Evans, Convergence and Assimilation, Acrylic and cardstock, 2011 – 2013

St Albert History GalleryCurrentThe permanent exhibition at the Musée Héritage Museum explores why people were attracted to this amazing place and how they built a thriving community.

Interior of the St Albert History Gallery

Lace Up: Canada’s Passion for SkatingCurrent – November 3The Musée Héritage Museum is proud to bring an exhibition to St Albert that tells the story of one of the oldest and most popular recreational and sporting activities in the country.

Norton Wait and Bunty Noble, skaters performing at Glencoe Club, Calgary, Alberta

Exhibits at a Glance

Room October 3 – November 2Room presents notions of the ‘home’ as both physical and emotional spaces. Martina MacFarlane’s acrylic paintings combine imagery of her past homes combined into single works to create new spaces. Amanda McCavour creates ‘thread renderings’ of spaces she has inhabited.

Amanda McCavour, Living Room, thread, machine embroidery, 2010 – 2011

Remembrance DayNovember 8 – 19The Museum will feature a special display to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.

The Harnois Brothers ca.1945

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Arts and Heritage is always looking for individuals and/or groups to assist with various events and programs at Art Gallery of St Albert, Musée Héritage Museum and the Heritage Sites. For information on all volunteer opportunities plase call 780.651.0198 or email office@artsandheritage.ca.

Volunteer Opportunities

Take Your Best ShotNovember 26 – January 12, 2014This display features the winning entries of a youth photograph contest. Photos of ‘play’ in and around St Albert taken by youth from grades 3 – 12 will adorn the walls at the Musée Héritage Museum.

Ladybug, Adam, Grade 8, Take Your Best Shot, 2012

Fruits Off the Looms & Beyond Traditions: Contemporary Fibre Hooking December 5 – January 25, 2014Art Gallery of St Albert presents two exhibitions in the main gallery space. Artists from the Nina Haggerty Collective exhibit an array of mixed media clay and fibre works in Fruits Off the Looms and Rachelle LeBlanc exhibits hand hooked rugs in Beyond Traditions, a contemporary exhibition with a traditional twist.

Rachelle LeBlanc, Harvest, hand dyed, cut and hooked woolen fabric on linen canvas, 2011

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Eleanor Lowden Pidgeon, Sunday Parade, Acrylic on canvas, available at the Rental & Sales Gallery

Nancy Randall-Burger, Volunteer

Nancy Randall-Burger | Volunteer

Nancy has been volunteering with Arts and Heritage for about 5 years now. She first heard about volunteer opportunities with Arts and Heritage when she saw an ad in the St Albert Gazette requesting volunteers for an upcoming event. Nancy’s initial volunteer experience with AHF was helping out with our annual art gallery fundraiser, where she acted as a runner for art after the bidding took place, as a wrapper, and as an information resource for the art and bidding process. Nancy has volunteered at many of our annual fundraising events and says that, “the fundraising parties are so enjoyable, and it is great to meet artists in attendance as well!”. Nancy has also staffed the reception desk at Art Gallery of St Albert, sold memberships, enrolled participants for the art classes and children’s birthday parties, added tags to new gift shop items, and made many, many colourful worry doll yarn kits!

Nancy says her favourite task is helping out at exhibition opening receptions and guiding guests through the exhibitions. “I always learn so much more about the appreciation of art, and it is so much fun to share responses and reflections with the viewing public. I always learn something interesting or see things with new eyes … and I love colour!!”. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys gardening, canoeing and hiking; walking her cat, Bebe; choral singing and creating glass art; as well as playing with her two grandchildren, Emily and Benjamin.

Lexi Pendzich, Visitor Services & Gallery Shop Coordinator, says that, “Nancy loves art and is a passionate contributor to her community. As a volunteer with Art Gallery of St Albert, Nancy shares her enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge with staff and visitors. We thank her for her continued support and vibrant personality!”.

Spotlight On

Art Gallery of St Albert’s Gallery Shop

There are new items in the Gallery Shop!

Wolf + Buffalo red oak serving boards. Handmade in Edmonton by Maegan Rose. Board styles are varied, prices range from $30-$60. The boards are all finished with a solid coat of (local) beeswax and five layers of organic coconut oil to soak into the red oak pores. To upkeep the great condition of the product, Maegan has created jars of wood butter with the delicious smelling, natural ingredients. Wood butters are $20.

Beautiful accessories for fall! Patina earrings and Bespoke jewelry upcycled from vintage & found objects all handmade in Edmonton.

Visit ArtGalleryofStAlbert.com to see our new Gallery Shop featured artist video. Jordan Tomnuk is our featured artist for fall, viewers can watch how he creates his rolling pins and drink muddlers. These innovative products are available at the Gallery Shop.

Stop by the Gallery Shop from Tuesday, October 22 until Thursday, October 31 for out Halloween Sale, visitors get 15% off products in the Gallery Shop!

Boolah Baguette

Jordan Tomnuk

Wolf + Buffalo

Patina

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Pat Wagensveld, Golden Icon IV, Acrylic on Canvas, available at the Rental & Sales Gallery

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Arts and Heritage promotes the visual arts, and the natural and human heritage of St Albert and district. Arts and Heritage manages the Art Gallery of St Albert, Musée Héritage Museum and the St Albert Heritage Sites. We offer exciting programs, exhibitions and research opportunities, ensuring the preservation of our history, tradition and heritage.

Information on exciting programs, exhibits and news for events in January, February and March of 2014!

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SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL | 6 – 9 pmNov 29

Drop in to the Happy Holidays Art Workshop at Art Gallery of St Albert’s basement studio. It’s fun, free, and family-friendly!

FRUITS OFF THE LOOMS & BEYOND TRADITIONS: CONTEMPORARY FIBRE HOOKING | 7 – 9 pm

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Opening reception of two parallel exhibitions featuring the Nina Haggerty Collective and Rachelle LeBlanc.

PRESCHOOL PICASSO | 10:30 – 11:30 amDec 14

Over & Under – Children aged 3 – 5 will tour Art Gallery of St Albert’s Fruits Off the Looms and Beyond Traditions exhibitions before learning simple weaving techniques using an assortment of nifty materials! Registration required.

ARTVENTURES | 1 – 4 pm (drop-in)Dec 21

Warp & Weft – Children aged 6-12 are welcome to drop by Art Gallery of St Albert to investigate the wonderful world of fibre art by making simple loom weavings, with inspiration from Fruits Off the Looms and Beyond Traditions exhibitions!

INVISIBLE CITIES | 7 – 9 pmNov 8

Invisible Cities opening reception featuring artist Daniel Evans at Art Gallery of St Albert.

PRESCHOOL PICASSO | 10:30 – 11:30 amOct 12

String Drawing – Children aged 3 – 5 will tour Art Gallery of St Albert’s Room exhibition before making one-of-a-kind string drawings, with added inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci! Registration required.

AGELESS ART | 1 – 3 pmOct 17

Sepia-toned Drawing – Art Gallery of St Albert invites adults to tour Room exhibition before producing sepia-toned still life drawings, Leonardo da Vinci-style! Registration required.

ARTVENTURES | 1 – 4 pm (drop-in)Oct 19

Yarn Paintings – Children aged 6 – 12 are welcome to drop by Art Gallery of St Albert to create colourful, fluid yarn paintings with inspiration from Room exhibition, and from Leonardo da Vinci!

ANNUAL HERITAGE DINNER | 6 pmOct 19

1980's themed fundraiser in celebration of the Bruin Inn, an iconic building from St Albert’s past, at the St Albert Community Hall.

GALLERY SHOP HALLOWEEN SALE | 7 – 9 pmOct 22 – Oct 29 Visitors can enjoy 15% off items at the Gallery Shop.

AGELESS ART | 1 – 3 pmNov 21

Block Printmaking – Art Gallery of St Albert invites adults to tour Invisible Cities exhibition before making black & white prints from images carved into and printed from special rubber blocks! Registration required.

PRESCHOOL PICASSO | 10:30 – 11:30 amNov 9

Magical Monoprints – Children aged 3 – 5 will tour Art Gallery of St Albert’s Invisible Cities exhibition before making single impressions of hand drawn images using the monoprint technique! Registration required.

ARTVENTURES | 7 pmNov 16

Powerful Prints – Children aged 6 – 12 are welcome to drop by Art Gallery of St Albert to discover the possibilities of the Styrofoam relief printmaking method, with inspiration from Invisible Cities exhibition!

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOTNov 29

Special reception and prize presentation for Take Your Best Shot exhibit at the Musée Héritage Museum.

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