Events

As part of the “Tracing Days”, exhibition, artist-parents Jennifer Long and Shea Proulx will host a session themed “Sustaining & Growing, Artist-Parents in Conversation” on Friday, March 14, 10:00 - 11:30am at Gallery@501, #120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB. 

Gallery admission for this event is free! To register, call 780-410-8585 or email artgallery@strathcona.ca with the number of adults and children attending. 

Gallery@501 is pleased to present “Tracing Days” by Toronto artist and photographer Jennifer Long and Calgary artist and author Shea Proulx. This exhibit is on at Gallery@501 from March 11 until April 17, 2025.

“Long and Proulx share refreshing and accessible perspectives, reminding us there is meaning in small moments and memories,” says Kris Miller, Gallery@501 curator.

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Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! We'll be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills.  

This month RAM is bringing out a load of your favourite little critters with beady eyes - squirrels! They will be displayed on special spinning platforms, so you’ll be able to get just the right angle to draw these small-but-majestic specimens.  

This free-with-admission activity will be back on the third Thursday of April.

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a PechaKucha-style lecture featuring three different speakers, a fast-paced presentation, and a quick round of Q&A from the audience.

This event will feature presentations in both English and French.

Rejoignez-nous au Musée Royal de l’Alberta pour une conférence de type PechaKucha avec trois intervenants différents, des présentations dynamiques et une séance de questions-réponses rapide avec le public.

Cet événement comprendra des présentations en anglais et en français.
 

Speakers and topics

Don't let your history fade away!

Bring one small personal item and learn techniques to keep it looking like new for years. Examples of items are a photograph, a christening gown, a doll, a coin, a book.

Royal Alberta Conservators will show you how to keep your objects safe for the future, and how you can care for and preserve your personal collections, whatever they may be.

Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19, 2025, with an unforgettable day of Chalk-It-Up fun! Watch chalk artists create stunning masterpieces, enjoy live music, indulge in delicious food, and explore the all-ages Artisan Market. Starting at 9 AM, dive into a day filled with creativity, performances, and good vibes. Bring your loved ones, make memories, and experience a day full of joy, laughter, and artistry. Don’t miss out—this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

More info here!