Travelling Exhibitions
Travelling Exhibitions
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) has supported a provincial travelling exhibition program (TREX) since 1981 to provide every Albertan with the opportunity to enjoy visual art exhibitions in their community. The TREX program promotes Albertan art and artists through professionally developed exhibitions for use in schools, libraries, hospitals and visitor centres, and other community venues. Each year more than 300,000 Albertans enjoy nearly 100 exhibitions in communities ranging from High Level in the north to Milk River in the south and virtually everywhere in between. These exhibitions are designed to easily unpack, install and commercially transport. The program also offers a comprehensive educational guide to go with each travelling exhibition to aid educators in integrating the visual arts into the school curriculum.
Three regional galleries and one arts organization coordinate the program for the AFA:
- Northwest Alberta: The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
- Northeast and North Central Alberta: The Art Gallery of Alberta
- Southwest Alberta: The Alberta Society of Artists
- Southeast Alberta: Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
There are 10 BOOKING PERIODS per year allowing each venue to enjoy an exhibit for a full 4 weeks. Details can be found on page 22 of the booking catalogue. Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend that you submit your requests early. TREX exhibition fees remain affordable at $75.00 for each four-week loan period. The TREX Program pays all shipping and insurance costs. To make your request, simply fill out the request form and submit it by fax or email.
Click here for the 2020/2021 TREX Exhibition Request Form
For more information, contact:
info@aggp.ca
[ph] (780) 532 – 8111
[f] 780-539-9522
There were 14 different exhibitions showing in the 2020/2021 touring year. Three of the exhibitions, Glimpse, Microcosm and What Lies Beyond were developed by AGGP for the TREX program. Click on the photos below to access the interpretive and educational guides for each of these exhibitions.
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