Exhibition: Philosophical Thoughts
Artists: Red Deer Arts Council Members Exhibition
Pop-Up Art Gallery, 4802 50th Avenue (the former Great Strides shoe store) – operated by Red Deer Arts Council
Media: Mixed Media
Dates: July 27 – August 31, 2020
Reception: First Friday Red Deer August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We are grateful to Triumph Roland Plaza for making this space available to us as a pop-up space to host this exhibition. The gallery will be open 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays & Fridays and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to coincide with the Downtown Market.
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Title: Contiguous Colour
Artist: Peter Caden
The Velvet Olive Lounge, 4928C 50 Street (access via back alley/51st Street)
Media: Acrylic
Dates: August 2 – 31, 2020
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Gallery shows with no receptions, but open to the public
Title: Fantasy Sculptures Exhibition
Artists: Michael Huyzer
A + Art Gallery & Unique Collections, Unit 203, 4919 49th Street
Media: Mixed Media – driftwood, metal, glass
Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2020
Gallery hours Tuesday – Saturday 12 to 5 p.m.
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Title: The Prairie Abstracts
Artists: Elaine Grandon
Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave
Media: Photography
Dates: June 20, 2020 – August 15, 2020
To facilitate room occupancy numbers and physical distancing requirements, guests will be encouraged to take turns enjoying the gallery.
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Title: Shore Figures: Sylvan Lake
Artist: David More
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue
Media: Oil on Canvas
Dates: July 2 to September 5, 2020
No reception for August or September. Hours of operation for July & August will be from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please book your scheduled (but free) visit at https://www.reddeermuseum.com/your-visit/.
Description: Our neighbour to the west, Sylvan Lake, has long been a magnet for Albertans and other visitors to its long sandy beach. Noted artist, David More, has captured the essence of the crowds that are attracted to this beautiful shoreline through a series of large colourful paintings. It is easy to imagine you are one in this sea of colour, noise and smells that is Sylvan Lake in the summer.
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Title: A Viewpoint Gallery Collective Members Show
Artist: Susan Woolgar, Alysse Bowd, Robin Lambert, Erin Boake, Dawn Candy, Arto Djerdjerian, Darren Petersen, Dawn Detarando and Brian McArthur
Viewpoint Gallery, Culture Services Centre, 5205 48 Street
Media: Mixed Media
Dates: Extended to August 28, 2020
No reception for August. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, open weekends and after-hours during programs and events. For more information about the Viewpoint Gallery, please visit: www.reddeer.ca/galleries
Sunworks Gallery, 110-4913 50 Avenue
Store open, featuring works by Jeri-Lynn Ing
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First Friday Red Deer is the monthly event where downtown art galleries hold exhibit openings and special events.
(Red Deer Arts Council media release)
