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arts and culture

First Friday Red Deer lineup through January 1

Nov 25, 2019 | 6:15 AM

First Friday Red Deer is the monthly event where downtown art galleries hold exhibit openings and special events.

Title: Out of the Kitchen

Artists: Susan Barker and Issy Covey

Kiwanis Gallery, 4818 49 Street, in Red Deer Public Library – operated by Red Deer Arts Council

Media: Ceramics and Paintings

Dates: November 18 – December 22, 2019

Reception: First Friday Red Deer December 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the artists in attendance.

Title: A Painter’s Gift

Artist: Dave More

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue

Media: Mixed Media

Dates: October 12 – January 1st, 2020

Reception: December 6th, 2019 from 5 – 8 p.m. Join a MAG staff member for informal tours of the exhibit, Dave More: A Painter’s Gift from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy some light refreshments and snacks. Free to attend; donations gratefully accepted.

Title: Bird’s Eye View

Artist: Margriet Hogue

Viewpoint Gallery, Culture Services Centre, 5205 48 Street

Media: Mixed Media

Dates: November 18 – December 27, 2019

Opening Reception: First Friday, December 6th, 6-8 p.m. with the artist in attendance. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Exhibition presented by the Harris-Warke Gallery. FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007170606282873/

Title: Art & Wall Adornments

Artist: Toni Saik

The Velvet Olive Lounge, 4928C 50 Street (access via back alley/51st Street)

Media: Mixed Media

Dates: December 1 – 31, 2019

Opening Reception: First Friday December 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the artist in attendance and instrumental music from Dan Wiklund, followed by Wiklund vs Wiklund concert starting at 9 p.m. Open Wednesday – Sunday.

Title: For the Love of Alberta

Artist: Brian Downes

Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave

Media: Watercolour

Dates: October 31 to December 18, 2019

Artist reception on December 6th from 4 – 6 p.m. Gallery viewing times are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. everyday.

Title: Visions of the Holiday Season

Artists: Michael Huyzer, Sandy Roenspies, Amanda Frost, Marianne Harris, Christine Karron, Holly Mayoh, Meghan Harkins, Mike Villasana, Gordon Klaassen, Rita Schoenberger, Tami Jo Shaw, Pacha mama, Jessica Pettit, Maggie Mylow, Randall Cousins, Gordon Hiebert, Brian Downes, Joshua Alexander, Osi Cruz-Lahtinen, Hilda Valdes, Lisa Michalenko, Tracie Stewart-O’Brien, Haley Wasdal, and more…

A + Art Gallery & Unique Collections, Unit 203, 4919 49th Street

Media: Oils/Acrylic/Mixed Media/Watercolour/Glass and more…

Dates: December 6 – 31, 2019

Opening Reception: First Friday December 6th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. with refreshments provided and the artists in attendance. Gallery viewing times: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday (closed Monday). Saturday open 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Holiday closures can be found on their Facebook page. FB Event: facebook.com/events/534385267110929/

Title: Ode Couture

Artist: Linda Hajash

Sunworks Gallery, 110-4913 50 Avenue

Media: Mixed Media Sculpture

Dates: November 16 – December 6th

Closing reception Friday December 6th from 6 – 8 p.m. with the artist in attendance.

Artist: Jeri-Lynn Ing

Sunworks Gallery, 110-4913 50 Avenue

Media: Abstract Paintings

Opening reception Friday December 6th from 6 – 8 p.m. with the artist in attendance. Jeri-Lynn just returned from a residency at a chateau in France.

Gallery shows new and continuing with no receptions, although spaces are open to the public.

Title: Cat-a-tude

Artist: Natalie Schmidt

The Hub on Ross Art Gallery, 4936 Ross Street

Media: Acrylics on Canvas

Dates: November 1 – December 31, 2019

Held over by popular demand. No reception for December.

Title: Oh, the Places We’ve Been! (Part 2)

Artist: Central Alberta Photographic Society (CAPS)

Media: Digital Photography

Corridor Community Gallery in lower level of Recreation Centre, 4501 47 A Ave

Dates: November 1 – 30, 2019

CAPS members share images they’ve taken while on travels outside of Alberta.

Facilitated by City of Red Deer Culture Services and featuring the work of local emerging and established artists. Hours Mon–Thu 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.–5 p.m. No First Friday reception.