The Art Gallery of Alberta
Joan Paton - Senior Manager - Donor Relations
Joan began with a history of the AGA with it's beginnings in 1924 and the Edmonton Museum of the Arts and how it moved from various locations until 2005 when it was renamed the Art Gallery of Alberta with the announcement of an international architectural competition to design a new building. The wonderful new building opened January 31, 2010.
The new building 85,000 sq. ft. on 5 levels with Exhibition galleries, curatorial preparation areas, storage, a intrnational museum standard environment, Art Education spaces, studios, a theatre, event spaces and 2 Terraces. It also has a great gift shop, a restaurant, Art rental facilities and collection services.
The facility became an instant landmark in Edmonton and recognizable across the country. Initially drawn by the iconic architecture of our new facility, visitors return for international caliber exhibitions and programs.
Past exhibits have included Mark Chagall, Emily Carr, and even Toulouse Lautrec. There are many exciting and interesting exhibitions currently at the museum and some very exciting ones planned for the future. An annual membership is very affordable which will gain you unlimited entry annually. There are also many other donation options that will help the AGA move forward.
Joan received a few questions and then was thanked very graciously on behalf of the club by Rob Dunsieth.
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