The Art Gallery of Algoma is currently featuring an exhibit titled Imagery from the Canadian North in its Project Room gallery. The exhibition contains works in a variety of mediums from the AGA's permanent collection that were created by artists from Canada's North. The small exhibit contains wall hangings, prints, drawings, paintings, and stone carving. … Continue reading Signage and Not So Common Sense in Galleries
Group of Seven in Algoma
I recently visited the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) to take in their fall exhibitions. Though I have worked with the AGA a number of times on collaborative exhibitions I haven't really explored the gallery as a visitor before. The main exhibition at the AGA right now is the Group of Seven in Algoma and … Continue reading Group of Seven in Algoma
Ayumi Goto and Peter Morin Performances and Installation
Re-posted from the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre. As part of the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre’s ongoing critical and creative Healing and Reconciliation through Education programming, the SRSC is pleased to announce new, original performances and installations by visiting artists Peter Morin and Ayumi Goto. Peter Morin is a 2014 Sobey Award-nominated Tahltan Nation artist, curator … Continue reading Ayumi Goto and Peter Morin Performances and Installation
Slow Art Day
April 12th 2014 is Slow Art Day. A day dedicated to encouraging people to discover art and the joy of looking at art. The day also emphasizes the idea that people can see and experience art without an expert. Art galleries and museums internationally are hosting Slow Art Day events. Most events are structured to … Continue reading Slow Art Day
Why the Caged Bird Sings: Here I Am
The Art Gallery of Algoma and the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre are pleased to present Cheryl L'Hirondelle's exhibition Why the Caged Bird Sings: Here I Am. The exhibition opening is Thursday February 27, 2014 at the Art Gallery of Algoma and artist Cheryl L'Hirondelle will be in attendance. The exhibition will run until mid-April in … Continue reading Why the Caged Bird Sings: Here I Am