GALLERIE S & MUSEUMS
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL Obsession: a group exhibition exploring the concept of obsession, showcases six artists who identify with the theme, whether through process, narration, scale or the psychology of obsessions. Until May 5.
Information: 10186 106th St., 780
488-6611.
ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA
Alberta Mistresses of the Modern 1935-1975 demonstrates the integral role that women artists played in the development of modern art in Alberta. Often overlooked and under-recognized artists such as Marion Nicoll, Janet Mitchell, Ella May Walker and Laura Evans Reid are acknowledged as pioneers of modernism in the region’s history. The exhibition features their innovative and experimental work in a variety of media: painting, watercolour, printmaking and ceramics. Guestcurated by Mary-beth Laviolette, this exhibition will feature almost 80 works by 17 Alberta women artists. Until June 3.
Art School looks at works by the faculty of the Ban School of Fine Arts (now The Ban Centre). Included are important figures in the Western and national art scene such as H.G. Glyde, A.Y. Jackson, J.W.G. Macdonald Marion Nicoll and Walter J. Phillips. The exhibition celebrates the role of educational institutions in shaping artistic vision in a region. Until June 3.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Paris witnessed the emergence of a new avant-garde in response to rapid technological progress. Artists abandoned the conventional traditions of the Paris Salon and sought new forms that could express their experience of this new era. Icons of Modernism focuses on and celebrates the diversity, creativity and achievements of these artists by presenting a selection of paintings, sculptures, films and photographs from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada (NGC). Until May 21.
Information: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-422-6223.
ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT Immuto. The watercolour paintings and stop-motion animations of artist Jennifer Wanner serve as critiques of the human drive for dominance over nature and our complacency towards that dominance. Images of genetically modified plant crops are harvested from the Internet and are then combined and transformed into new hybrid plants. These altered plants are depicted in carefully composed paintings, reminiscent of traditional botanic art, with an unsettling message. Wanner also creates animated versions that grow and transform before our eyes. These amalgam beings create unease and cause us to question what new technologies might unleash. Until April 28.
Information: 15 Perron St., St. Albert, Jenny Willson-mcgrath, 780-460-4310.
COMMON SENSE GALLERY Spring Boards, a new solo exhibition of colourful collaged abstract paintings by Edmonton artist Taya Ross. Until April 14, by appointment or by chance.
Information: 10546 115th St., 780
482-2685.
EXTENSION GALLERY Vanishing Voices by Pat Mcmillan. The work in this series evolved from a desire to capture the images of old buildings, structures and sometimes just a peaceful landscape setting. In a few years, some of these images may disappear, be destroyed or changed by the natural evolution of life. The images will live on in these paintings. Opens Monday and runs through April 18.
Information: Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Ave.
GALERIE PAVA Old Dogs / New Tricks by Father Douglas. The subject is dogs. It’s a collection of three series interrelated by subject matter. Until April 10.
Information: 9524 87th St., savacava.
com THE GLENROSE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ART GALLERIES Blue Curve Gallery: Gerry Mazer’s exhibit, Exploring Contemporary Realism, consists of paintings that are almost exact to photographs, however with small, intricate di erences that make them unique. Mezzanine Gallery: Irene Moran’s exhibit, Canadian Scenery, provides her viewers an opportunity to see some Canadian historical sites and experience and enjoy the beauty of our great country. Until June 29. Information: 10230 111th Ave. GOVERNMENT HOUSE Built in 1913, Government House was the o cial residence for the first six lieutenant-governors of Alberta and is now used as a government conference centre. Free guided tours of this historic residence in old Glenora are o ered on Sundays and holiday Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn about Alberta’s history, view original artifacts dating back to the early 1900s and discover little known works by Alberta’s artists that make up the Government House art collection.
Information: 12845 102nd Ave., 780
427-2281.
LANDO GALLERY A group exhibition and sale of selected gallery artists including works by Adele Knowler, Tslila Barzel, Michael Levin, Ruby Mah, Nancy Day, Barbara Mcgivern, Tatjana Mirkov-popovicki, Waclaw Pietucha, Mark Bellows, Hillberg & Berk, Mel Bolen, Tarra Wedman, Rod and Denyse Simair, Ross Munro, Will Rafuse, Pam Weber, Roger Colson and others. Ends Saturday.
Information: 11130 105th Ave., 780
990-1161.
M MULLEN GALLERY Pattern / Form / Detail presents a selection of Ronald Whitehouse’s photographic work spanning over 50 years. Whitehouse’s photographic subject focuses largely on the “patterns, forms and details” of our complex visual landscapes, both natural and manufactured. Until April 15.
Information: 8440 112th St., University of Alberta Hospital; friendsofuah. org
MUSÉE HERITAGE MUSEUM Slavic St. Albert. At the start of the 20th century, many Eastern Europeans began to settle in this area. This exhibit is based on the work of Michal Mlynarz, who researched the lives and contributions of the Polish, Ukrainian and Russian families. The museum has photos, clothing, furniture, handicrafts and personal items from several local families, as well as items from the Polish Solidarity movement of the 1980s. Also featuring some belongings of Brother Anthony Kowalczyk, OMI, from the Oblate Collection at the Grandin
Archives. Until May 19.
Information: 5 St. Anne St., St. Albert, 780-459-1528.
NAESS GALLERY More Than a Portrait features original works by Chontelle Bushore, Jennifer Graham, Tabitha Hanson, David Shkolny, Marie Arlene Winters and Frank Haddock. Artists’ reception April 15, 2-4 p.m. Runs until April 29.
Information: 10032 81st Ave., 780
432-0240.
PICTURE THIS GALLERY The Vance Theoret — Jonn Einerssen Spring 2012 Art Show. Stone bear sculptures by Vance Theoret and luminous big sky scapes by Jonn Einerssen will be on display until April 14.
Information: 959 Ordze Rd, Sherwood Park; Sue or Sylvia, 780-467-3038.
ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
Fashioning Feathers. Visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of birds and the hats they adorned, but also examine the e ect fashion’s demand for these exquisite feathers had on bird populations at the beginning of the 20th century. Fashioning Feathers is in the museum’s Spotlight Gallery and is a bilingual exhibit. Until Jan. 6, 2013.
Winged Tapestries: Moths at Large. The arresting beauty and surprising diversity of moths from the Ottawa region are unveiled in a number of impressive, large-format prints of moths by Ottawa photographer Jim des Rivieres. Until Sept. 3.
Faces of Labour, Royal Alberta Museum photo exhibit salutes 100 years of organized labour. Until June 24.
Information: 12845 102nd Ave., 780453-9100 or royalalbertamuseum.ca
SCOTIA PLACE Local landscape artist Igor Woroniuk’s Horizons solo exhibition and sale runs until May 4.
Information: 10060 Jasper Ave.; igorworoniuk.com
STOLLERY GALLERY Bridging pottery and sculpture, Unique Mythical Vessels explores the natural world through the human figure. Through traditional techniques and expressive marks, Corwin Cherwonka references history and culture as he explores worldly themes of the elements, good and evil, and human nature. The resulting functional pieces remind us of our interconnectedness, and our vulnerability. Opening reception April 12, 5-7 p.m. : enjoy small eats, free wine, and live music by local guitarist Steven Johnson. Artist in attendance.
Information: Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, 9225 118th Ave., 780-4747611.