HOMESCHOOL EXPLORING ART

Art Gallery of St. Albert Homeschool Exploring Art Programs are designed to provide morning or afternoon flexibility on Thursdays for busy families.

Our not-for-profit educational art and tour programs are fun and engaging for families with children 5 to 13 years of age, who are choosing to learn from home. Programs are 1.5 hours long and are led by experienced professional artist instructors. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist if their children are under 7 years of age.

PLEASE NOTE: Face masks are now mandatory in all public buildings within St. Albert limits. Classes will consist of 6 students maximum or will be based upon the number of children within one family. We have implemented safety protocols to protect participants and staff so that they can attend and safely enjoy our creative art classes. Learn more about our safety protocols here.

REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS - Please contact registration@artsandheritage.ca to find out if more spots are available!

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SPECTATOR SPORTS

EXHIBITION TOUR AND ART ACTIVITY

DECEMBER 3 TO JANUARY 30, 2021

Programs run every Tuesday from 1:30-3 pm

In a world governed by rules and social and societal pressures, life is a stage and we are all performing. A glaring truth that largely goes unaddressed, and which fascinates Edmonton-based artist Kyle Beal.

Beal’s self-deprecating and self-conscious conceptual art uses word play, metaphor and allusion to provide a unique take on the curious conditions that make up modern life. Beal’s drawings, sculptures and installations deal with topics of social change, human condition, death and technology.

Meticulous renderings of collapsed concert stages show the potential collapse of established systems. Large scale sculptural works utilize found and altered objects to create a loose self-portrait, amusing viewers with Beal’s distinct brand of self-critical humour, eliciting reflection and self-analysis.

Audience engagement and language are important in this multidisciplinary artist’s practice. Optical illusions, surprise and humour create an accessible platform for ‘spectators’ to re-examine their day-to-day routines and behaviour. With just the right balance of irreverence and seriousness, Beal blends reality with spectacle to challenge our notions of convention and authenticity.

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Cost: $8 (SHINE members save $2 with promo code!)

*Please note that a small Eventbrite fee is applied for all bookings.

Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB

Secure your spot early and tell your friends or homeschool groups to help ensure your class runs. Ticket sales for most programs close 7 days prior to the class, and refunds will be granted up to 7 days prior to the start of the class. View our class cancellation and withdrawal policies.