City: Edmonton
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What to do and see in Edmonton, Canada: The Best Art Galleries
As North America’s northernmost large metropolis, Edmonton is a fascinating study in contrasts — a vibrant urban center in the heart of the wilderness. It’s a city that’s never been afraid to do things a little differently, as visitors discover through close encounters with free-roaming bison, a shopping mall that spans more than 48 city blocks, and a dynamic arts and culture scene that embraces more than 40 annual festivals, including the continent’s biggest and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival.
Restaurants in Edmonton
1. West End Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
COVID- 19 hours of operation update: We're open 11 am - 4 pm daily for private viewings by appointment. Established in 1975, the West End Gallery is a second-generation business with second-generation clientele. From the outset, the gallery has striven to showcase the works of leading Canadian artists, including painters and glass artists. The West End Gallery's legacy continues to this day, having built the careers of many of the artists who still line their walls. The gallery has an impressive stable of renowned, contemporary Canadian artists - many internationally recognized and considered important additions to any serious collectors acquisitions. Their artists range from high realism to still-life, figurative to landscape to abstract. West End Gallery plays host to an educated and discerning clientele, hosting two monthly solo exhibitions of artists for veterans and new-comers to the Canadian art scene.
2. Muttart Conservatory
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4.5 based on 783 reviews
The Muttart Conservatory is unique at first sight. This innovative botanical garden sets the pace for plant science in western Canada and defines Edmonton’s skyline with striking glass pyramids rising from the river valley.
Reviewed By GallantJ - Alberta, Canada
We visited the Muttart Conservatory in April 2015 with children ages 8, 5 and 5, along with Grandparents. It was absolutely beautiful and I recommend visiting if you get a chance, especially in the winter when it feels warm and tropical during an otherwise cold day outside. During our visit, the Corpse Flower had just started to bloom (it only blooms about every 2 years). It was only the second time it had ever bloomed at Muttart so we felt fortunate to see it. Once it opens fully it only lasts a few days, so the timing was great. It stunk like a dead corpse, which added to excitement of the visit, especially for the kids, and my mom who is a flower enthusiast. Overall, a great visit. It's a beautiful venue with an amazing collection of plants and flowers.
3. Art Gallery of Alberta
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
As of Thursday, December 10, the AGA will be closed for at least the next four weeks in compliance with current Alberta Health Services COVID-19 requirements and the best interest of public health and safety. In these challenging times, our staff will still be actively working to create great new content on our communication channels to keep you and your family engaged with art activities, artists’ talks and more. The Art Gallery of Alberta is a centre of excellence for the visual arts in Western Canada, connecting people, art and ideas. The AGA is focused on the development and presentation of original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art from Alberta, Canada and around the world. The AGA also offers a full-range of art education and public programs.
Reviewed By CarolynCarter - Halifax, Canada
This was a lovely afternoon activity on my own while in town for the first time. The exhibits where well displayed, thoughtfully curated and delightful to look at.
4. Bugera Matheson Gallery
Bugera Matheson offers a refreshing perspective on Edmonton’s vibrant art scene and also features some of the best of contemporary artworks from artists across Canada. We represent artists that will appeal to the discerning collector; with price ranges that are accessible. Located in the 124 Street Art Gallery District, this gallery has been a part of Edmonton’s art scene since 1992.
5. ACUA Art Gallery & Artisan Boutique
ACUA is a non profit Ukrainian arts organization. It is the mandate of ACUA to facilitate and encourage greater appreciation and awareness of the Ukrainian arts and their cultural significance to the greater Alberta community. Through exhibitions, tours, festivals, educational programs, workshops, and special projects, ACUA promotes growth and provides support to the Ukrainian arts and artists.
6. Alberta Craft Gallery
Alberta Craft Gallery - Edmonton is dedicated to bringing you the best in contemporary and traditional fine craft. Choose from a wide selection of handcrafted pottery, blown and fused glass, jewellery, woodwork, fibre art and home accessories from over 150 artists.
7. Peter Robertson Gallery
Representing a roster of emerging, mid-career, and senior Canadian artists, this contemporary gallery space in Edmonton, Alberta features a wide range of media and subject matter. Whether working with established collectors, or with those looking to purchase their first piece, Peter Robertson Gallery strives to inform, challenge, and retain relevance within the broader art community.
