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TREX Art Exhibit: Cradle

Canada is a young country but many who settle here come from regions which lay claim to being sites of the oldest civilizations on earth: regions known as ‘cradles of civilization’ which, throughout their long and tumultuous histories, provided many of the building blocks upon which contemporary societies rest.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Cradle presents the work of three artists, currently residing in Edmonton, who originally come from regions associated with cradles of civilization in the Middle East and South-East Asia. Arriving in Canada as economic immigrants or refugees from war and conflict, each of these artists is a story teller, sharing in their artworks ancient and rich cultural histories and legacies. While concerned with specific places and people in their works, however, these artists also strive to address more universal concerns to demonstrate that, regardless of where people come from, we are all one people with similar dreams and desires.

The exhibition Cradle features works by Hanny Al Khoury, originally from Palestine; Riaz Mehmood, originally from Pakistan; and Aboud Salman, originally from Syria.

Co-curated by Shane Golby, Art Gallery of Alberta (TREX Region 2)

Information from https://www.youraga.ca/exhibitions/afa-travelling-exhibitions-trex

On display from: Thursday, August 1 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Location: Stuart MacPherson Public Library

Art Celebration

Come meet some of the artists that are featured in our new Art Circulating Collection. This collection would not be possible without a grant from the AFA (Alberta Foundation for the Arts). Official part of the evening stats promptly at 6pm and there will be food and refreshments.

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Stuart MacPherson Public Library

Small Painting Contest

  • Canvas must be 3X3in or smaller
  • You do not need a kit to participate in fact any materials can be used
  • Kit pickup is while supplies last beginning at the Art Celebration September 19th at 6pm
  • Paintings are Due October 19th
  • Prizes will be given for the winner of each category (0-5, 6-12, 13-17, 18+) and will be awarded in mid November

Please submit your entry via info@llbcl.ca and include the following information: 

  1. Name of art piece
  2. Name of artist
  3. Age
  4. Photo of art piece