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Successful 2012 Art Auction

The 32nd Annual Art Auction raised over $45,000 net income for the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.

On Saturday, April 28th over 200 supporters gathered in the Teresa Sargent Hall of the Montrose Cultural Centre here in Grande Prairie. Guests generously bid on 65 original works of art knowing that …

Gallery to be Renamed

THE PRAIRIE ART GALLERY TO BE RENAMED ART GALLERY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

The Prairie Art Gallery will be renamed the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie in celebration of its major expansion into the restored 1929 Grande Prairie High School building, set to re-open in phases beginning May 11. The new …

Big News! We Have a New Name!

The Prairie Art Gallery is pleased to announce our new name: The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.

It was first announced to the public on April 28th at the gallery’s 32nd Annual Art Auction where the new name and logo was unveiled to all of the art auction guests before …

Art Auction Preview

Exhibition: Artwork on display April 5 – 25, 2012
Special Reception held Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7pm
V the Vacation Store, 10017B – 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie

You are invited to get a first look at the selected live auction artworks for this year’s Art Auction. Approximately 20 pieces …

Thank You For Visiting War Brides Exhibit

Thank you to all of the visitors who visited the gallery during Calgary artist Bev Tosh’s exhibition, War Brides between December 17, 2011 – April 1, 2012. We’ve welcomed over 3,000 visitors through our doors to see the exhibition and we have enjoyed hearing your stories. We would also like …

Call for Submissions from AGA

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program aims to spotlight the work of artists from Alberta and provide every Albertan with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community.

Three regional galleries and one arts organization coordinate the program for the AFA:

  • Northwest Alberta:

Closed for Construction

April 2 – May 11, 2012 – Closed to the public for the final stages of construction.

The gallery is entering the final stages of construction which means the gallery is required to close to the public one last time while the construction crews hammer the last nail, install the …

Employment Opportunity

2 – Part-time Customer Service Positions

(one year maternity replacement, with possibility for extension)
Compensation based on education and experience

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Greet visitors at The Gallery
  • Develop thorough knowledge of The Gallery’s exhibitions and programs
  • Provide informal tours to visitors
  • Process registrations, memberships, and

Successful Valentine’s Tea

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie hosted a Valentine’s Tea to celebrate the current exhibition, War Brides, by Calgary-based artist Bev Tosh. The Tea was a highly successful event and the Gallery was happy to welcome over 200 guests on Saturday, February 11, 2012 including 8 Peace Region war …

32nd Annual Art Auction

Join The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie in celebration of its 32nd Annual Art Auction, where you will see local, regional and national artwork on display.

Each guest will receive an elegant commemorative art auction catalogue illustrating every artwork in the live and silent auction. Enjoy a sparkling champagne reception …