REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 CONTENTS

Message from the Chair 3 Message from the Executive Director 4 VISION Exhibitions and Programming 7 Acquisitions 14 We envision a future in which Events 17 the AGA is the creative hub of Singhmar Centre for Art Education 21 , inspiring imaginations, Retail Services 27 Membership 28 engaging generations and Volunteers 29 transforming people’s Donors 29 lives through art. Sponsors 31 Board and Staff 33 Revenues and Expenses 35

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 2 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

In my 4th year as Chair of the Board of Directors, an on-line donation platform. Finally, we continue to extend the I am delighted to once again report that the Art Gallery of AGA’s presence and engagement throughout Alberta. Our new Alberta has enjoyed another successful year. At the heart of exhibition and collection acquisition initiatives are focused on the AGA’s existence is our mandate of presenting original works by Indigenous artists. exhibitions of contemporary and historical art; building national and international curatorial partnerships for the creation of new The AGA’s Board and staff are committed to the mandate and exhibitions; and touring exhibitions across Alberta and . work tirelessly to meet and exceed the high standards we set for ourselves. I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the members of our Board of Directors, who so generously share We continue to execute on the their time and talents to ensure the vision of the AGA comes to life and is sustainable. Catherine Crowston and her team go 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, above and beyond, motivated by their passion for the mission and vision of the AGA. The teamwork between the Board and which focuses on three key the staff encourages me as Chair and for that I am grateful, energized and inspired. objectives to transform the It is the generous support of our patrons, members, sponsors Art Gallery of Alberta. and donors that provides a large portion of the operating revenue of the AGA and we thank each and every one of you for this. We recognize that the choices for donation are nearly First, generations of Edmontonians and Albertans who know, endless and we truly appreciate that you have chosen the AGA learn and care about art are being developed through our many to be a recipient of your generosity. Our corporate sponsors also programs including the youth programming we enhanced in have many options for causes to support, and your confidence 2017 and our AFA provincial travelling exhibition program. and belief in the AGA as an organization in which to invest inspires us to do our very best as stewards of your investment. Recognizing all Edmontonians and Albertans as “members” of Likewise, our major government partners, the City of , the AGA is another of our key objectives and one we continue to the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada, receive achieve, in part through our free admission offerings. In 2017 our heartfelt appreciation for their funding support we expanded on the success of 2016, with the implementation and guidance. of 3 new free admission prototypes and access initiatives. Without doubt, 2018 promises to be every bit as In January 2017, a new organizational structure for the AGA exciting as 2017! was implemented to ensure the coherence of the themes of the AGA’s Strategic Plan and its objectives are met, with a focus on visitor experience; increasing self-generated revenue; succession planning; and reducing operating costs while maintaining best practices in museum management. 2017 also saw the completion of a Reserve Fund Study and Capital Plan. Darcy Trufyn We also completed a new mobile-responsive website, including Chair, Board of Directors, Art Gallery of Alberta Society MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2017 was another great year at the Art Gallery of Alberta. things: self-reflection, personal identity, intimate relationships, The AGA’s 2017 exhibition year opened with Survival Guide, political power, to name just a few. an exhibition curated by Kristy Trinier that featured a selection of international contemporary artists who demonstrate the Since 1996, the Art Gallery of Alberta has presented the action of transferring knowledge from one individual to the Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art—a bi-annual survey of next, as part of strategies of collective survival. Projects by contemporary art from across the province. From its inception, the artists—and one bush craft expert—examined different the exhibition has presented new and exciting works by 145 survivalist strategies: how we adapt and process shifting different Alberta contemporary artists, serving to promote political, economic, personal and environmental forces that Alberta artists in the province and bringing national attention challenge our individual and collective safety and stability. to Alberta’s art scene. In 2017, the 10th Alberta Biennial of Survival Guide asserts that independence and survival are Contemporary Art was curated by Kristy Trinier and Peta Rake, reliant on designs and codes that we share with one another. and jointly organized by the AGA with the Walter Phillips Gallery The exhibition included works by: James Beckett, Patrick Cruz, at Banff Centre. The exhibition existed in two different and Brendan Michal Hecla, Isuma Productions (Zacharias Kunuk, concurrent parts, opening first at the Art Gallery of Alberta on Paul Apak Angilirq and Norman Cohn), Nickelas Johnson and May 26, 2017 and then at the Walter Phillips Gallery on June Mors Kochanski, Antti Laitinen, Liz Magor, Santiago Mostyn, 23, 2017. Part of the AGA’s new strategic plan is focused on Scott Rogers, Ajla R. Steinvåg and Paul Segers. Survival Guide building relationships across the province and this Alberta was presented as part of the Poole Centre of Design Biennial partnership was one small part of that. activities in 2017. In the first part of 2017, the AGA continued to present the In February, we welcomed Clocks for Seeing: Photography, work of contemporary artists from Alberta in exhibitions in the Time and Motion the first of the “National Gallery of Canada RBC New Works Gallery, including solo exhibitions by Hannah at the Art Gallery of Alberta” exhibitions for 2017. The Doerksen and Blaine Campbell. These exhibitions were exhibition featured the work of over twenty photographers accompanied by small brochures, with essays by Kristy Trinier. from the late 19th to early 21st centuries, and considered the Commencing in June 2017, the AGA curatorial team created relationship between time and photography through a selection a new program for the RBC New Works space, entitled Work of photographs that encompass practices that range from Room. Building on the success of the Charrette Roulette science to art. Ideas of time and motion were also explored in exhibition series of 2015-2017, and in light of the recent the pairing of two moving image works: Fischli & Weiss: The crisis of available studio space in Edmonton, this new AGA Way Things Go from 1987 and Richard Ibghy and Marilou exhibition series utilized the format of the design charrette that Lemmens: Real Failure Needs No Excuse from 2012. This was developed for Charette Roulette to invert the traditional exhibition marked an important opportunity for the AGA to exhibition process, transforming the gallery into a place of idea bring together and showcase masterpieces of contemporary art formation and generation, a place for the realization of works by internationally renowned artists, with a new work made by of art, as well as for the presentation of finalized products. artists from western Canada. The space was hosted and activated over the duration of the “exhibition” with Edmonton artists in residence at the AGA. In March, the AGA opened a major exhibition of works from The first incarnation of WORK ROOM featured Edmonton our permanent collection, focused on the genre of the portrait, artists: Zachary Ayotte and Nulle Part, in an exhibition that which was curated by Laura Ritchie. Entitled The Looking ran from June 17–October 8, 2017. The second featured Dara Glass, the exhibition explored different themes and approaches Humniski and Sergio Serrano (October 14, 2017–February that appear in the traditions of portraiture. From the artists’ 19, 2018). self-portrait, portraits of their families and friends to the memorializing portraits of important figures, the exhibition conveyed how portraits are complex representations of many

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 4 On July 1, 2017, the AGA opened a special Canadian a diverse spectrum of artworks including painting, sculpture, sesquicentennial project to commemorate the 150th drawing, photography, video and mixed-media installations anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. The AGA curatorial team created by some of the Canadian and International art worlds’ developed a unique exhibition that traced moments in Canadian most luminary and influential artists including: history through works in AGA’s permanent collection. Entitled John Akomfrah, Mark Bradford, Julie Mehretu, Chris Past Imperfect: A Canadian History Project, the exhibition Ofili, Wael Shawky, Hajra Waheed and the late Beau Dick, presented over 100 works of art that acted as markers for whose works have all been acquired for the national collection moments and events in Canada’s history, dating from the late since 2014. Major pieces by Shuvinai Ashoona and John 17th century to the present day. The works selected are not Noestheden, Rebecca Belmore, Edward Poitras and depictions or documents of specific people or events, nor are Kelly Richardson were also featured. The works in Turbulent they illustrative of the narrative and counter-narratives of our Landings addressed issues of great consequence at home and nation, rather they show how artists interpret and represent the abroad, from migration and the environment, to the effects of world—and how their ideas and images can hold meaning over globalization and the tragic legacies of colonialism. time and also be understood in new and different contexts. The AGA’s Canadian History Project was not a complete or finished In October, the AGA presented a new solo exhibition of visual history of Canada, rather it was an accumulation of Alberta artist Faye HeavyShield, entitled: Calling Stones stories and experiences that were drawn from the associations (Conversations). For this major exhibition, the artist created made between works of art and moments in Canadian history. a body of new work that continues her practice of combining drawing, installation and photography. Focused on an As a complement to this study of Canadian history, the AGA account from the oral history of the Blood people in southern presented Cutline: From the Photography Archives of Alberta centred on the Majorville Cairn and Medicine Wheel, The Globe and Mail, featuring photographs drawn from the located near Bassano, Alberta, HeavyShield’s work links past archives of The Globe and Mail, an enormous collection of over generations of Indigenous peoples to the present lives of the 700,000 photographs and one million negatives. This unique Kainai people. The exhibition was accompanied by a publication exhibition consisted of over 175 unique images, from protests with an essay by Kristy Trinier. to urban development, crime to fashion—these photographs recount life documented across several decades. Powerful, Coincident with this exhibition, the AGA presented WordMark: compelling and provocative, they were the lenses through A New Chapter Acquisition Project, the first in a series which Canadians were witness to the defining moments of of four exhibitions that will feature works by contemporary the 20th century: war, political events, social revolutions and First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, newly acquired for the cultural icons. Cutline was presented as part of the “NGC at the AGA’s permanent collection. WordMark included works by AGA” series, and was the first exhibition produced by the newly Raymond Boisjoly, Bob Boyer, Dean Drever and Amy Malbeuf, founded Canadian Photography Institute. which engage with the complexity of visual communication, through the interweaving of language, image and symbolism. At the end of 2017, we celebrated our unique partnership This exhibition is part of a bold and innovative new project with the National Gallery of Canada with a special new project. that is focused on the strategic acquisition of works of art by Since 2010, the same year as the inauguration of the “NGC at contemporary Canadian, First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists for the AGA” partnership, the National Gallery has presented the the permanent collection. The AGA received a special one-time Canadian Biennial, to highlight recent acquisitions to the “New Chapter” grant of $375,000 from the Canada Council for National Gallery of Canada’s collection of contemporary art. For the Arts to support this initiative. the first time in its history, The Canadian Biennial was exhibited in two venues simultaneously, at the National Gallery of Canada On December 2, 2017, we ended the year with the opening of in Ottawa and at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Entitled, Turbulent Undaunted: Canadian Women Painters of the 19th Century. Landings: The NGC 2017 Canadian Biennial at the AGA featured The exhibition, curated by Laura Ritchie, celebrated women

5 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 who overcame the barriers of their time, prescribed by their included Tours for Tots and All Day Sunday activities; and a free gender, to achieve success as artists. Formative in Canada’s art Art for Lunch program. These were complemented by a diverse history, many of these determined women have yet to receive schedule of public programs that ranged from lectures, reading the acknowledgement they deserve. Alongside select European groups and film screenings to artists’ talks, performances women artists of influence, they should be celebrated as and Refinery, the AGA’s late night art party. In 2017, the AGA contributors to the history of women, professional artists and continued to host VIBE, a monthly after-work drop-in social artistic practice in our country. event that features local Edmonton musicians and artists.

The AGA’s BMO World of Creativity is an interactive, hands-on The AGA is committed to leadership in arts education, and space where children can explore their creativity. From January works with a volunteer Teachers Advisory Committee to to April 2017, the AGA continued the presentation of TOUCH offer professional development workshops for teachers and LAB, a collaborative project by the AGA and artist/designer participates in local and provincial education in-services and Anna-Karolina Szul. The project investigated how human-made seminars. Over the past 2 years, the AGA has implemented and natural elements cause wear and tear on works of art new programs specifically developed by and for youth (13-17), over time. TOUCH LAB was replaced in April 2017 with the guided by our new AGA Youth Advisory Council, self-titled HIVE. exhibition ATELIER, a hands-on stop animation space. Their activities include SWARM teen nights, which provide young people with free access to the gallery as well as drop- In addition to programs offered at the AGA facility in Edmonton, in art classes. As well, the AGA initiated a new community the AGA also facilitates the presentation of exhibitions in other partnership program with WEAC and E4C to offer monthly art- areas of the province and internationally. As Alberta’s only solely making workshops for women at risk. Both of these initiatives dedicated art museum, the AGA is committed to increasing the continued in 2017. awareness and understanding of visual art across the province. Central to this objective is the development and maintenance In looking forward to 2018, we will continue our focus on of a Provincial Travelling Exhibitions Program. Each year, the delivering accessible, engaging programs and welcoming all AGA tours a program of 20 exhibitions of Alberta art to over 80 of the citizens of Alberta to the AGA. I would like to thank the venues in 38 small urban centres and rural communities across City of Edmonton for their additional investment in the AGA of northern Alberta, in partnership with the Alberta Foundation $250,000 for 2017 and 2018, which allowed us to prototype for the Arts. Through this program, the AGA is able to provide new, free admission hours in 2017. With their support, annual more Albertans with access to original works of art; further attendance at the AGA grew to almost 90,000 people in 2017, support the work of local artists and create exhibitions and the highest total attendance number we have seen since education programs for audiences across the province. In 2017 2011. Our commitment to a program of artistic excellence, approximately 100,000 people in North Central Alberta will integrity and value, and our relationship with our downtown have benefitted from exhibitions organized and circulated by the arts district partners, continues to make us the creative hub AGA through the AFA Travelling Exhibition Program. Exhibitions of the City of Edmonton. I would like to express my sincere were held at 60 venues in 37 different communities. The AGA thanks to everyone involved with the AGA for helping to make created four new exhibitions for tour in 2017, and continued to 2017 another successful year: the AGA Board of Directors, staff, travel 10 additional exhibitions that were developed in previous volunteers, members, sponsors, donors, patrons and visitors. years. These four new exhibitions for 2017 were: Graham Peacock Collage; Beyond ‘the patch’ Stories from Wood Buffalo; In Dreams Awake and the exhibition Woodlands.

As well, in 2017, the AGA was pleased to be able to support the presentation of a solo exhibition of the work of Evan Penny in Catherine Crowston Venice, timed to coincide with the 2017 Venice Biennale of Art. Executive Director and Chief Curator The exhibition was an initiative of the TrépanierBaer Gallery in Art Gallery of Alberta , and was an opportunity for the AGA to assist an Alberta art organization to expand their international presence and support the dissemination of Canadian art abroad.

In addition to the diversity of the exhibition program, we continued to offer a full program of education and programming activities throughout the year. These included the tri-lingual school tour program for K-12; art camps and weekend art classes for children, youth and adults; family programming that

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 6 EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMMING

EXHIBITIONS The BMO World of Creativity Past Imperfect: A Cutline: From the is an interactive, hands-on Canadian History Project Photography Archives of Survival Guide space where children and June 17–October 8, 2017 The Globe and Mail their grown-ups can explore January 28–May 7, 2017 Organized by the Art Gallery July 1–November 12, 2017 their creativity. BMO World Organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated Organized by the Canadian of Creativity exhibitions and of Alberta and curated by by Catherine Crowston. Photography Institute of the themes change from year- Kristy Trinier. Presented as Presented by Capital Powered National Gallery of Canada, to-year. a part of the Poole Centre Art, an exhibition series The Globe and Mail and of Design. sponsored by Capital Power Archive of Modern Conflict Designed as a maker space Corporation. as part of the NGC@AGA or fab lab, Atelier offered exhibition series opportunities for families to This initiative is made learn about and create their Clocks for Seeing: possible by the Community Founding Partner of the own animations. Weekly Photography, Time and Fund for Canada’s 150th, Canadian Photography workshops in the space were Motion a collaboration between Institute / Partenaire led by Art Educators. the Edmonton Community fondateur de l’Institut February 18–June 18, 2017 Foundation, Community canadien de la photographie Organized by the Canadian for the time being: 2017 Foundations of Canada, the Photography Institute of the Alberta Biennial of Government of Canada, and National Gallery of Canada Contemporary Art extraordinary leaders from as a part of the NGC@AGA May 27–September 10, 2017 coast to coast to coast. exhibition series. Curated by Kristy Trinier and Peta Rake and is jointly Thanks to Onlea, The Family organized by the Art Gallery Centre, and the students of Alberta and Walter Phillips from EDAC for their support Fischli and Weiss / Gallery, Banff Centre for Arts in developing interactive Ibghy and Lemmens and Creativity and presented interpretive stations February 18–June 18, 2017 by ATB Financial. throughout the exhibition Organized by the Art space. We would also like to Gallery of Alberta and acknowledge the community curated by Catherine The exhibition at the members leading the tour Crowston. Presented by PCL Art Gallery of Alberta series. Their donations Construction as a part of the is supported by Artist and gifts-in-kind were Poole Centre of Design. Patrons: Bruce and Carol instrumental in enriching the Bentley, Marie Gordon, dialogue of this exhibition. John and Maggie Mitchell, Sheila O'Brien, and Allan The Looking Glass and Marianne Scott. The March 11–May 28, 2017 exhibition at Walter Phillips Organized by the Art Gallery Gallery is supported by of Alberta and curated by the Gail and Stephen A. Laura Ritchie. Presented Jarislowsky Outstanding by Capital Powered Art, an Artist Program. exhibition series sponsored by Capital Power Corporation. Gretzky is Everywhere

June 10–September 24, 2017 Gretzky is Everywhere is a collaboration between the Art BMO World of Creativity: Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Atelier Confederation Centre Art April 29, 2017–February 4, 2018 Gallery, Charlottetown, and Organized by the Art Gallery The Rooms, St. Johns. of Alberta.

7 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 8 Turbulent Landings: Undaunted: Canadian RBC Work Room: THE NGC 2017 Canadian Women Painters of the Zachary Ayotte + Biennial / Turbulences et 19th Century Nulle Part—Shelter territoires: La Biennale December 2, 2017–April 8, 2018 July 1–October 8, 2017 Canadienne 2017 Organized by the Art Gallery Organized by the Art Gallery du MBAC of Alberta and curated by of Alberta. Special Thanks September 30, 2017– Laura Ritchie. Presented to Audio Sponsor Long & January 7, 2018 by Capital Powered Art, an McQuade, “where the This exhibition is organized exhibition series sponsored music begins.” by the National Gallery of by Capital Power Corporation. Canada and the Art Gallery of Supported by the following Alberta as part of the NGC@ Artist Patrons: Leon & Vonnie AGA exhibition series and Zupan; Maggie & John RBC Work Room: Dara is co-curated by Catherine Mitchell; Sheila O’Brien, CM; Humniski and Sergio Crowston, Josée Drouin- Marianne and Allan Scott; Serrano—Monument Brisebois (Senior Curator and Marlene & October 14, 2017– of Contemporary Art, NGC) David Stratton, Q.C. . February 19, 2018 and Jonathan Shaughnessy Presented as a part of (Associate Curator of the Poole Centre of Design Contemporary Art, NGC). with the support of the RBC RBC NEW WORKS Emerging Artists Project. GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Faye HeavyShield: Calling Stones (Conversations) The RBC New Works Gallery MANNING HALL October 28, 2017– features new artworks by February 19, 2018 Alberta artists. Initiated in The Manning Hall Organized by the Art Gallery 1998 and named the RBC commission series provides of Alberta and curated by New Works Gallery in 2008, a unique opportunity for Catherine Crowston. this gallery space continues the Art Gallery of Alberta to the Art Gallery of Alberta’s support the creation and WordMark: A New tradition of supporting exhibition of new, site- Chapter Acquisition Alberta artists. Presented specific works by Alberta Project with the support of the RBC artists. Emerging Artists Project. October 28, 2017–April 8, 2018 Organized by the Art Svea Ferguson: Wilderness In 2017, the AGA opened Gallery of Alberta and drawing, three ways, part three exhibitions in the curated by Catherine of for the time being: RBC New Works Gallery and Crowston. Presented by TD 2017 Alberta Biennial of published accompanying Bank Group. Contemporary Art catalogues for each. Artist in April 29, 2017–February 4, 2018 Conversation talks coincided This is one of the 200 with the opening of each exceptional projects funded exhibition, allowing the through the Canada Council public to hear from and for the Arts' New Chapter interact with the featured program. With this $35M artists. investment, the Council supports the creation, Blaine Campbell: and sharing of the arts in Cyclorama communities across Canada. March 11–May 28, 2017 Organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by Kristy Trinier.

Image credit: Nicole Kelly Westman, if you weren’t there, 2017. Video installation and artist book. Courtesy of the artist.

9 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 10 PROGRAMMING lecture by Dr. Charmaine A. COMMUNITY TOURS FILM NIGHTS Nelson. November 30 As part of the Art Gallery As a component of ongoing TALKS TALK—Artist in Conversation: of Alberta’s interpretive programming, the AGA The AGA presents artist talks, Dara Humniski + Sergio and outreach initiatives, presented free, art-focused curator walkthroughs, panel Serrano. December 13 the Community Tour series film screenings Wednesdays invites members of diverse at 7 pm in the Ledcor discussions, workshops and TOUR—Curator’s communities in Edmonton to Theatre. 355 movie-goers guest lectures in conjunction Walkthrough of Undaunted. lead exhibition tours with an viewed these films: with current exhibitions, January 16 emphasis on sharing unique offering a chance to hear The Other Side of the Picture perspectives on exhibition about the work on view from (1998) and By Woman’s themes and artworks. Tours the participants themselves. Hand (1994). January 24 ART FOR LUNCH take place on our All Access TALK & PERFORMANCES— Skilled gallery attendants Evenings and upcoming One Week. January 25 Survival Guide. January 28 offered insightful Community Tours are Henri Cartier-Bresson: perspectives on AGA announced one month WORKSHOP—Bush Craft The Impassioned Eye and exhibitions and works in in advance. Survival. February 12 Muybridge’s Strings. these 40-minute tours Community Tours attracted February 22 WORKSHOP–See for Yourself offered over the noon hour. 219 visitors with Carmen Papalia. Art for Lunch attracted The Picture of Dorian Grey. March 9 165 visitors to its monthly ISMSS. July 4 March 29 offerings. TOUR—Curator’s Artist & Education with eXistenZ. April 19 Walkthrough of The Looking Survival Guide. February 16 Patrick Arès-Pilon. July 11 Glass of Survival Guide. The Time Being. May 31 Clocks for Seeing: iHuman. July 18 March 9 Factory Girl. June 28 Photography, Time and ASSiST. July 25 and August 8 TALK—Artist in Conversation: Motion, March 16 Where the Universe Sings. Blaine Campbell. March 10 LACEN. August 9 July 26 The Looking Glass, April 20 TOUR—Curator’s ACUA. August 15 Truth. August 30 Walkthrough. March 15 Wilderness drawing, three ways. May 18 Tour with Dawn Marie Passchendaele. September 2 TOUR—Curator’s Tour of for Marchand. August 22 the time being: 2017 Alberta Gretzky is Everywhere. Le Harve. October 25 June 15 Tour with Luciana Biennial of Contemporary Art. Kainayssini Imanistaisiwa: Erregue-Sacchi. August 29 May 27 for the time being: The People Go On. Part of TALK—Introduction to 2017 Alberta Biennial of Aabiziingwashi (Wide Awake): Canadian Photography Contemporary Art. July 20 NFB Indigenous Cinema on EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS Tour. November 15 Institute. June 30 Past Imperfect: A Canadian Attendees explored our History Project. August 17 The Road Forward. PANEL–Cropping the Truth: A exhibitions and learned November 29 Panel on Fake News. July 12 Cutline: From the about some of the works WORKSHOP—Storytelling Photography Archives of The in greater depth with our with Marigold Santos. Globe and Mail. knowledgeable volunteer August 15 September 21 Exhibition Guides. All Highlight tours last Turbulent Landings: THE NGC TALK—Curators’ Introduction approximately 15–20 2017 Canadian Biennial / to Turbulent Landings. minutes. September 29 Turbulences et territoires: La Biennale Canadienne 2017 Exhibition Highlights TOUR—Artist Walkthrough du MBAC. October 19 attracted 968 visitors to of Faye HeavyShield: Calling its 187 tours Stones. October 27 Faye HeavyShield: Calling Stones (Conversations). LECTURE– “Canadian November 16 macassins and English Shoes” Examining Black WordMark: A New Chapter – Indigenous Relations Acquisition Project. through Eighteenth-Century December 21 Quebec Fugitive Slave

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11 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 YOGA IN THE GALLERY Biennale Canadienne 2017 RBC Work Room: Dara Mennonite Centre for du MBAC. November 21 Humniski and Sergio Newcomers. March 15-24 75 participants enjoyed Serrano—Monument. yoga within the calming WordMark: A New Chapter Institute for Canadian December 6 and ethereal spaces of the Acquisition Project. Citizenship. March 31 AGA. Class themes drew on December 5 exhibitions for a unique blend COMMUNITY OUTREACH of movement and visual COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS inspiration. AGA partnered with various REMIX: READING CLUB The AGA works with organizations and community The AGA Reading Club, community groups to provide groups in 2017: partnered with the Edmonton exhibition space on the lower HELLO, MY NAME IS ART Public Library, and offered Media Architecture level. Three community Hello, My Name is attendees brand new ways Design Edmonton (MADE) exhibitions were supported Art focused on close looking to engage with current architecture and design in 2017. and collaborative learning. exhibitions through the lecture series. 5 Artists, 1 Love. January Getting to know a work of medium of their choice. September 2017 21-February 14, 2017 art is like getting to know Read a book, check out an Alberta Culture Days. a new friend – sometimes article, listen to a podcast Alberta Council for the September 30 and October 1 it is love at first sight and or browse a social media Ukrainian Arts, 5 Waves of LitFest. October 17 sometimes it takes time, the feed. Attendees toured the Inspiration. May 3-28, 2017 right questions and a little exhibitions and learned about NorthWest Film Fest. May 13 Polish Cultural Society, bit of patience to understand emerging themes. Edmonton Chamber Music We Are Part of the History. one another. We invited Undaunted: Canadian Society. June 24 November 8-28, 2017 attendees to spend time Woman Painters of the 19th getting to know one artwork Justice4Reel Film Fest. Century. March 20 in hour-long introductory August 23 sessions with AGA staff. Faye HeavyShield: Calling Latin American Community Stones (Conversations). Turbulent Landings: THE NGC Engagement Network, Day of November 8 2017 Canadian Biennial / the Dead. November 1 and 2 Turbulences et territoires: La

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 12 JUST MAKE IT! marketing, robotics, THE ALBERTA The Art Gallery of Alberta animation and design. FOUNDATION FOR THE (AGA) has managed the Maker Day Conference for ARTS TRAVELLING TREX program for north Elementary and Junior High The AGA was joined by EXHIBITION PROGRAM central and northern Alberta Students October 14, 2017 Telus World of Science, the (TREX) (TREX Region 2) for over , and fifteen years. In March 2013, The Art Gallery of Alberta the , as Organized by the Art Gallery the AFA awarded the AGA joined a community well as individual presenters. of Alberta management of the TREX partnership project to create The Travelling Exhibition program for another five linkage between art and Program (TREX) was years (2013–2018). AGA science. Strategic outreach established in 1981 by the TREX submitted a proposal and participation in a large Alberta Foundation for the to manage the program community education event, Arts with the vision that every for an additional five years offered us the opportunity Albertan would have the (2018–2022) in November to promote AGA Educational opportunity to experience of 2017 and is awaiting word Programs to teachers, visual art exhibitions in their from the Alberta Foundation students and their parents, own communities. The TREX for the Arts concerning this and offered a high quality program is a coordinated application. TREX had a educational program to effort between The Alberta total of 96 bookings with a children titled “Survivor Foundation for the Arts (AFA) 100% booking rate and Stop Motion”. Students were and the Art Gallery of Grande 85,294 visitors in 2017. guided to build, film and Prairie, Grande Prairie (TREX edit a short stop-motion Region 1); the Art Gallery of animation film. Alberta, Edmonton (TREX This conference for students Region 2); The Alberta had an attendance of 350. Society of Artists, Calgary The sessions included (TREX Region 3); and the themes of creativity, Esplanade Arts & Heritage collaboration, problem Centre, Medicine Hat (TREX solving, computer coding, Region 4).

13 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 ACQUISITIONS*

The AGA made the following Christian Eckart Amy Malbeuf acquisitions in 2017: Circuit Painting, 2005 kayâs-ago, 2013-2014 Coleus, date unknown Acrylic urethane on Sculptured and tufted caribou Serigraph David Altmejd aluminum hair on light panels 32.8 x 31.5 cm Hand Bird I, 2007 117 x 115 x 5 cm Dimensions variable Gift of the estate of Bronze, patina, and paint Gift of Chelsea MacLoed Purchased with funds from Jean Richards 106.7 x 83.8 x 83.8 cm and Dean Drever the Canada Council for the Leaves in Sun – Porch, Gift of Mr. D’Arcy Levesque Arts New Chapter Grant Caio Fonseca date unknown Program C.97.18, 1997 Watercolour on paper Raymond Boisjoly Oil on canvas J.E.H MacDonald 34.5 x 41 cm Makeshift and Makeshift I, 45.8 x 61 cm Leafless Bush, Mongoose Gift of the estate of 2010 Gift of Monty James Cooper Lake, date unknown Jean Richards Inkjet prints and staples Oil on board 152.5 x 274 cm Nicholas De Grandmaison Wild Crocus and Dwarf 21.2 x 26.6 cm Study of a Cree, Pansies, date unknown Purchased with funds from Gift of Imperial Oil date unknown Edition: 15/24 the Canada Council for the Oil on canvas Damian Moppett Serigraph Arts New Chapter Grant 30.5 x 25.4 cm Dark Lights in Studio, 2010 36 x 39.5 cm Program Gift of Imperial Oil Oil on linen and wood frame Gift of the estate of Bob Boyer 85 x 55 cm Jean Richards Percy Henson Dropping Atom Bombs, 1988 Gift of Damian Moppett and Sketchbooks, date unknown Marigolds, date unknown Mixed media on flannel Catriona Jeffries Gallery Graphite, ink, and Edition: 20/40 blanket watercolour on paper Light Lights in Studio, 2010 Serigraph 231.2 x 177.2 cm 30.4 x 23 cm Oil on canvas and wood 36.5 x 45.2 cm Gift of Peter Poole Donated by the Edmonton frame Gift of the estate of Chris Cran Art Club from drawings 86.7 x 71. 4 cm Jean Richards The Candidate Sez, 2013 received from the descendant Goft of private collection, Single Peony and Coral Lilies, Acrylic on canvas and board of Percy Henson Vancouver date unknown 121.9 x 365.8 cm Sketch at St. Albert, 1952 Ron Moppett Edition: 18/40 Gift of the Artist RCA Oil on board Cartier, 2005 Serigraph king!, 2012 30.1 x 25 cm Oil on canvas 30.9 x 35.4 cm Oil and acrylic on Gift of the estate of 447.3 x 328.1 cm Gift of the estate of polyurethane plastic Jean Richards Gift of the Artist Jean Richards structures Micah Lexier Lyndal Osborne Jean Richards 127 x 304.8 x 6.4 cm This One, That One (Art Archipelago, 2009 Import Shop, date unknown Gift of the Artist RCA Gallery of Alberta Edit), Mixed media installation Oil on board Dean Drever 2013/2016 61 x 914.4 x 670.6 cm 81 x 122 cm Black Klan, 2011 Video Purchased with funds from Gift of the estate of Paper sculpture Purchased with funds from the John and Maggie Mitchell Jean Richards 213.4 x 56 x 71 cm the Soper Endowment Endowment Fund Church – Nova Scotia, Gift of Chelsea Macleod Arthur Lismer Ella Richards date unknown and Dean Drever Rocky Seashore, Oriental Poppies, Oil on canvas date unknown date unknown 75.8 x 101.2 cm Ink on paper Edition: 38/40 Gift of the estate of 33 x 35 cm Serigraph Jean Richards Gift of Ronald G. Roswell 51 x 37.8 cm Gift of the estate of Jean Richards

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 14 $ 832,821 Total Value of Acquired Work 6,007 Total Number of Works in Collection

Image Top: Raymond Boisjoly, Makeshift and Makeshift I, 2010 Image Bottom: Bob Boyer, Dropping Atom Bombs, 1988

15 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 Image Top: Ron Moppett, Cartier, 2005 Image Bottom: David Altmejd, Hand Bird I, 2007

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 16 EVENTS

ART ON THE BLOCK HOLLY BALL

May 12, 2017 December 3, 2017

Art on the Block is your AGA’s most successful fundraiser of The Art Gallery of Alberta’s annual holiday season fundraiser the year and has been referred to as the “must-attend social was another successful fête! On December 3, guests gathered event” of the spring season. On May 12, the AGA drew over to enjoy a holiday feast prepared by Zinc Executive Chef David 600 community supporters and diverse art lovers—from young Omar and a musical performance by A/B Trio. Holly Ball raised urban influencers to long-time AGA supporters—to the event. more than $108,500. Special thanks to all who attended Guests purchased 105 art works and art-inspired items in the the event. silent auction, raising more than $185,700 for AGA programs. Thank you to EPCOR for sponsoring Holly Ball 2017. We are grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor, , our creative sponsor, DDB Edmonton, and all the artists and business that donated to Art on the Block.

17 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 18 19 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 REFINERY: LATE-NIGHT ART PARTIES

Themed around current AGA exhibitions and featuring content 896 by artists, designers and performers from the local arts Refinery Tickets Sold community, these late-night art parties aim to provide audiences with access to art in its many diverse forms, media and manifestations. 11 Thank you to Langham Developments for their sponsorship of Refinery late-night art parties. Artists and Performers Featured SELF_REFINERY March 25 DIAL R FOR REFINERY October 28 22 Vibe Musical Acts VIBE: POP-UP LIVE MUSIC

In 2017, Vibe continued to transform Manning Hall into a laid- back lounge with live music, food and drinks. Attendees listened 1,023 to emerging and established musical acts while participating in Vibe Attendees art activities led by educators and guest artists.

Thank you to Langham Developments for their sponsorship of VIBE.

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 20 SINGHMAR CENTRE FOR ART EDUCATION

Education at the AGA consists AGA Education Programs: of teacher and school • provide a point of entry to the AGA and current exhibitions that is engaging and accessible for people of all ages with a programs, family programs variety of backgrounds and experiences. • provide high quality, unique programming experiences that and art classes. These programs allow patrons to connect and learn about art and exhibitions offer unique access points to through gallery explorations and studio projects. • strengthen visual literacy and visual thinking skills through current exhibitions and hands- both the conceptual and technical side of art and the art- making process. on art making. Education and • provide leadership in the field of art education in the community through various professional development interpretive programs work initiatives and partnerships. together to create experiences • support the goals of the 21st Century Skills Framework through programming that builds and strengthens problem solving, that connect the community innovation skills and information literacy skills. to a diversity of art forms in a variety of meaningful ways.

21 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 22 TEACHER & SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Teacher & school programs at the AGA connect teachers and students to artwork through a variety of programming including exhibitions visits, studio projects, professional development sessions and online resources.

2017 HIGHLIGHTS • Increased program connections to Alberta Education’s Programs of Study in the areas of Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, French, Spanish and early childhood learning. • Collaborated with multiple community partners to present at a Maker Day Conference for public school students. Programming focused on creating linkages between science and art. • Featured in-depth investigations of featured exhibitions and studio practices through our museum school program. • Created relevant inquiry-based, student-centered Teacher Professional Development programs focused on new technologies as directed by the 21st Century Skills framework of Alberta Education. • Increased connections to Alberta-wide teachers and schools through professional development programs for school districts.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family programs at the AGA provide opportunities for families to connect to exhibitions through exploratory programs focused on play, hands-on art making and exciting 445 in-gallery experiences. Teacher and School Programs TOURS FOR TOTS The weekly Tours for Tots program provides opportunities for families with young children to discover exhibitions through play activities, movement and hands-on art making. 11,617 Programs explore a new theme each week and include gallery Participants explorations, art making and storytelling. Programs relate to current exhibitions and promote early childhood learning skills such as literacy, numeracy, community awareness and creative expression. 48 Family Programs 816 Participants

23 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 BMO ALL DAY SUNDAYS CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS BMO All Day Sundays at your AGA pack the afternoon full of engaging art activities. With programs and projects that tie into WEEKEND ART CLASSES current exhibitions, guests of all ages can enjoy connecting Weekend Art Classes run throughout the year and provide art and ideas. All Day Sunday activities include hands-on art- students with opportunities to choose from a variety of classes making, storytelling, performances, guest artists, exhibition featuring Gallery visits, studio projects and experiments visits and collaborative projects. inspired by current exhibitions. Participants engage with the art at the AGA through hands-on, brains-on art projects. January 15 | Coast to Coast Professional artists and art educators lead the classes, focusing February 12 | Survival Guide on experimentation, risk-taking and participation in an open dialogue about art in a fun and low-pressure environment. March 12 | Alternative Landscapes

April 9 | Illustrated Portraits ARTBREAK CAMPS May 28 | Creative Collaborations ArtBreak Camps at the AGA are offered during the spring, summer and winter school breaks. Students take the lead in June 18 I Past Imperfect these exploratory programs to discover the world around them July 16 | In the Atelier through art activities, exercises and projects related to specific themes and exhibitions. Focusing on student interactions and August 13 | Artist Led Workshop by personal experiences, these camps create bridges between art, Tamara Cardinal ideas and the community. September 10 | Gretzky is Everywhere ArtBreak Camps in 2017 for children (6-12 yrs old) included: October 1 | Connecting to the Dots! Time Travelers, Canadian Art Legends, Horse Camp, Art Zoo, Art November 5 | Land and Place Makers, Shutterbug Club, Art Journaling, Creative Collaborations and Animation Camp. December 10 | Home Sweet Home? 41 Children's Weekend BIRTHDAY PARTIES Art Classes

AGA Birthday Parties are fun-filled studio explorations for children aged 5 years and up. Birthday Parties include an interactive exhibition visit and hands-on studio project 181 led by Gallery Educators. Children's Weekend Art Class Registrants 12 44 15 All Day Sundays Birthday Parties Art Break Camps 343 990 131 All Day Sunday Participants Art Break Camp Visitors Registrants

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 24 YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS SWARM: TEENS TAKE OVER YOUR AGA! SWARM is a free evening of art activities, exhibition viewing, AGA Youth programs offer exciting opportunities to experiment meeting guest artists, meeting new friends with similar with art and ideas in the studio and in the gallery. Led by local interests and enjoying complimentary snacks and beverages. artists and designed especially for teens aged 13-17, AGA Youth Programs give teens the space to explore their own style while SWARM is themed and organized by HIVE. SWARM is made learning about art fundamentals and contemporary art-making possible with support from Maclab Enterprises. techniques.

STUDIO Y DROP-IN WORKSHOPS The Studio Y program is offered weekly, Wednesdays after- school, and provides teens the opportunity to drop-in with friends to explore and create art.

YOUTH WEEKEND ART CLASSES Youth Weekend Art Classes provide in-depth investigations into 73 the creative practices of artists featured in our AGA exhibitions, Youth Classes while providing the opportunity for youth to take artistic risks in and Events a safe and fun environment.

THE HIVE HIVE, the AGA youth council (students 13–17 years old), are 618 dedicated volunteers committed to meeting regularly during the Youth Participants school year. Their mandate includes working with museum staff to organize and deliver youth programming designed for youth. HIVE members gain exclusive access to the inner workings of the gallery as well as unique opportunities to collaborate with local artists and creative professionals.

25 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

ADULT DROP-IN WORKSHOPS 103 Adult Drop-in Adult Drop-in Workshops are casual, social art sessions offered Classes throughout the year. Featuring new projects and themes connected to current exhibitions. Each week, the technical and conceptual sides of art-making are explored in order to give participants rich, creative experiences. 983 ADULT REGISTERED CLASSES Adult Participants Adult Registered Classes allow participants unique access points to experience exhibitions through the conceptual and technical side of art-making. All adult registered classes are designed to connect viewers to artwork and to themselves in 3 meaningful ways and aim to provide art opportunities for a wide Adult Registered range of audiences. Classes ART EXPRESS STUDIO ART CLASSES Art Express is a hands-on studio style approach to art education for adults with developmental challenges. Class sessions take 16 place in seven-week intervals throughout the year and involve Participants drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture and mixed media art. Partnered with the Winifred Stewart Association and the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, Art Express offered class projects that were inspired by current exhibitions and focused on students expressing their personal creativity. 14 Art Express Classes 140 Registrants

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 26 RETAIL SERVICES

ART RENTAL AND SALES GALLERY

2017 marks the 59th year of continuous operation for the AGA Art Rental and Sales Gallery. The program was the idea of a group of visionary volunteers committed to making great art accessible to the wider community. This year, the AR&S Gallery continued in that tradition by providing many corporations and individuals with diverse works of art for their offices and homes.

The AR&S Gallery continued to offer a diverse selection of works, ranging in artistic mediums, from its exciting and ever-changing group of 150 Alberta artists. By bringing in new works we continued to improve the collection representing over 150 Alberta artists. We explored alternative display spaces in the downtown core and with in the Gallery to showcase our collection and bring awareness to its unique rental program. We proudly promote, represent and support a range of Canadian artists.

SHOP AGA ZINC RESTAURANT AND CATERING

Shop AGA is the downtown source for unique and handmade ZINC Restaurant at the Art Gallery of Alberta offers a relaxed, items, with over 35 unique product lines hand-crafted right fine dining experience featuring fresh Alberta ingredients and here in Alberta, as well as an additional 25 Canadian lines. local artisan food products with a menu that changes every Shop AGA is committed to providing high quality products that season. Catering at the AGA is provided by ZINC Catering. support art and culture within Canada. In 2017, the ZINC team had the privilege in contributing to In keeping with its mandate, 2017 saw Shop AGA increase its countless special occasions, including weddings, corporate product assortment of local and Canadian artisans with a focus receptions, media events, product launches, holiday parties and on Alberta. New Alberta lines include: Burgundy Oak, Rubble more. Each event space is unique, from private meeting spaces, Road Soapstone, Houston Hot Shop, Miss Mac Glass, Earnest to contemporary banquet rooms, an in-house auditorium and a Goods, Farm Wife Style, Infused Glass, Master Chocolat, Dale stunning 60-seat restaurant. The Art Gallery of Alberta offers a Ladouceur Leatherworks and Ben Oswald. Shop AGA also venue that is truly diverse and exceptional in every way. ZINC is extended its offering by adding work by two of the Art Rental the official hospitality partner of the AGA. and Sales Gallery artists, Brenda Malkinson and Lynn Malin.

On August 22, Shop AGA held its first jewellery pre-order event. The event allowed access to preview and pre-order jewellery from our very popular Ayala Bar and Michal Negrin holiday 2017 lines. Shop AGA hosted its 5th annual Holiday Shopping Party in conjunction with the Art Rental and Sales Gallery, attendees enjoyed special discounts, on site gift wrapping and complementary hot chocolate.

27 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 MEMBERSHIP

Maintaining a strong member base of over 4800, 2017 The following galleries offer reciprocal admission was an exciting year for AGA Members. This year saw over to AGA Members: 1200 members and their guests celebrate the opening of 6 Art Gallery of Grande Prairie exhibitions. Our members received 10% discounts at ShopAGA, ZINC Restaurant, Terrace Café and framing by Art Rental and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Sales. They enjoyed several special events, such as Refinery and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax) Vibe, taking advantage of their discounted tickets. Education classes and camps were frequented by AGA Members and Art Gallery of Ontario1 () their children, enjoying their reduced pricing. Over 4400 AGA Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Fredericton) Members and 480 of their guests explored the exhibitions of 2017. More than 300 reciprocal members from our 15 partner Glenbow Museum (Calgary) galleries visited the AGA in 2017. Kamloops Art Gallery The AGA would like to sincerely thank our 2017 National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa) Corporate Members: Nickle Galleries (Calgary) Bennett Jones LLP The Power Plant (Toronto) Trans Alta Southern Alberta Art Gallery (Lethbridge) Bee Clean Vancouver Art Gallery Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (Banff) nexGen Grafix Inc Winnipeg Art Gallery Wedman Fine Art Consultants Ltd. Jarvis Hall Gallery Associated Engineering Group Ltd. 4,856 Postma Fine Art Total Members

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 28 VOLUNTEERS DONORS

Thank you to everyone who Exhibition Guides Thank you to all our 2017 Margaret Ann McCaig volunteered in 2017. Your gift Volunteer Program donors. Nearctic Development Corp Ltd of time makes many AGA programs possible. Ogilvie LLP Mona Abdolrazaghi VISIONARIES $50,000+ Fran & Al Olson Mikayla Bradley Golnar Azimi John & Barbara Poole Family Dell Pohlman & Lauren Raymore Kalie Bredo Pohlman Daniela Bohorquez Funds at Edmonton Community Fatme Elkadry Foundation Marlene & David Stratton Irene Bosiak Laura Grier Langham Developments Cindy Chan Marianne Krajicek Trépanier Baer Gallery Edith Chu LEADERS $10,000+ Susan McCulloch Diana Dabrowa Canadian Western Bank Samah Nassar Esha Dhaliwal Edmonton Community SUSTAINERS Andy Nikiforuk JennyDmytryshyn Foundation $1000–$2,499 Dempsey Nobert Ceilidh Evans McLennan Ross LLP Anonymous Marnie O’Brien Colleen Fiddler Maggie & John Mitchell Bonnie Abel Cole Pederson Damans Gaetecrtega Natasha Pashak John C. Armstrong Professional Ellen Pyear Anna Gopien Mary L. Rozsa de Coquet Corporation Norm Sexsmith Amber Hope Marianne & Allan Scott ATB Financial Chantel Isaak Victor-Osten Fund at Edmonton Rhonda Baker Community Foundation Fatemaeh Jiriaee Angelina Bakshi & Tejas Sankar Sandra Woolsey Deepika Kamboj Allen Ball Leon & Vonnie Zupan Atya Khan Barbara Batoni Anita Ko David & Janet Bentley Amber Larson PATRONS $5,000–$9,999 David & Leanne Bryan Celine Leung Lorraine Bray & James Carter Bugera Matheson Gallery Amy Lin Grant Ericksen Susan & James Burns JessicaManchak Robyn & Christopher Fowler Carolyn & Steve Campbell Bev McLeod The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Allison & Glyn Edwards Grace Mnedi Foundation Stanley Chan & Seana Minnett Habeebah Mohammad Graham & Jill McLennan Nancy & Don Cranston Joanna Ostapowicz John & Susan McWilliams Catherine Crowston & William Wood Anna-Marie Owen Reza Mostashari dc3 Art Projects Deanna Palaganas Sheila O'Brien Linda & Owen De Bathe Bonnie Patton Weir Family Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation Roger Delbaere & Lynette Emily Peachman Westmoreland Coal Company Husum Gabrielle Potts James Wolfli & Annika Delbaere Husum Family Fund James Renouf Nordhagen at Edmonton Community Foundation Dominic Schamum Darcy & Audrey Trufyn Alana Schlotter Claire Desrochers & Doug Mary Young McConnell Elizabeth Seo Barry Zalmanowitz & June Ross Roger A. Dixon Celia Shae Lois A. Field Alex Sutherland CHAMPIONS Peggy & Lorie Garritty Cindy Tagle $2,500–$4,999 Marie Gordon Carrie Tran L. Neil Gower, Q.C. Courtney Turner Bruce & Carol Bentley Maureen Hemingway Schloss & Belinda Uwanse David & Janet Bentley Family Fund at Edmonton Community Barry Schloss Christian Villaviko Foundation Judy & Glen Heximer Brianna Wilson Capital Power Corporation Susan & John Hokanson Evelyn YangJacqueline Dentons Canada LLP Janice & David Kent Yaniw DH Architect Ltd. Dianne & Irving Kipnes Jiang Yijia Fath Group/O'Hanlon Paving Ltd. D'Arcy Levesque Heather Young-Leslie Margo Helper & Gregory J. Nancy Lord JamesZhang Forrest Peter & Dorothea Macdonnell JinmanZhang Imperial Oil Ltd. Fund at Edmonton Community Sharon & Michael Matei Foundation

29 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 Roderick & Mona McLennan Morgan Reynolds Julia Boberg Brenda & Keith McNicol Art & Mary Meyer Scott Gallery Inc. Randy Boissonnault Dianne Molstad Catherine Melnychuk Barbara and Bob Walker Grace Bokenfohr & Andrew Mah Teri Muhlbeier & Michael Dowler Melanie & Thomas Nakatsui Chris & Kerri Watt Sidsel Bradley Lindsay & Lewis Nakatsui Elizabeth Millar & Bernard Linsky Ralph & Gail Young Teena Brown Trudy & Roy Nickerson Gloria Mok Eleana Yun Calder Bateman Carolyn Nielsen Norbert & Patricia Morgenstern Pedro Carriel Helen & Fred Otto Krista Nelson-Marciano & SUPPORTERS $250–$499 RuohYeng Chang - in memory of Kim Pawluk Vitor Marciano Rose Chang PCL Construction Victoria Armstrong Ron & Lynn Odynski Charlene Clarke -Todoruk & Susan Pointe & Adrien Graci Marc Bisson Matthew Todoruk Della Paradis Larry Prochner Jerome Pinsonneault Timothy Caulfield Tom Clement & Kimberly Williams Andrew & Carol Raczynski Aman & Rupi Randhawa Desmond & Camilla Chow Elaine Coachman Andrea Robb RBC Wealth Management Giovanna Cunsolo Lesley Cormack & Andrew Ede Mary-Jo Romaniuk Corrie Redl Paul Deans - in memory of Patricia (Pat) Price Frances Cuyler Diane Ross - in memory of Jim & Vivian Redmond Andrew David Ross Len Dolgoy Bruce Dancik Roper Fund at Edmonton Misty Ruller Richard & Marjie Drewry Adriana Davies Community Foundation Shelley Sabo Edmonton Cultural Trust Tess Davies Scott Sanders & Angella Vertzaya Zohreh Saher Foundation Heidi & Chris Devlin Guy & Shelley Scott Deborah Salo Bruce Hagstrom Linda & Dan Domanski Kayla Shoctor Dominic Schamuhn Darci Mallon Lynne Dunsmuir Brune & Rick Sinneave Martha & John Schiel Seana Minnett John & Candace Elford Edward Stidworthy-Johnson Donna Shelley Michel Morin Phoebe Elliot & Steven Bromling Doug Stollery Julie Sinclair Kevin McKee & Pangman Pipelines Inc Henry Sykes Development Corporation Gerry & Barbara Sinn Martin Enokson Donna & Dennis Thomas Fred & Mary Paranchych Claire Smith Epcor Utilities Inc Nancy Tousley Joan Pitfield Jessica & Jared Smith Kyla Fisher & David Cournoyer Marguerite Trussler Jennifer Purves Terri Stiksma Fausto Franceschi D. Lorne & Lee Ann Tyrrell RBC Jetske Sybesma Eric & Karen Germain Yolanda Van Wachem & Hugh Linda Reif Frank Szafranski McPhail Rosellina Giardino Megan Rich Brett Torossi Betty Lou Weir Anne Gregory Philippe & Laurence Sarlieve Charles Toth Jane Halford Tammy Lee Schermerhorn Cheri Treasure Jacquie Harkins & David Foster GUARDIANS $500–$999 Dale Somerville Rick & Linda Tyre John-Paul Himka Mike & Naomi Arndt Estate of Hiroko Terakura Michele & Terrence Veeman Sheryl Hoffman Shannon & Rick Arndt Shawna Vogel James Vest Christy Holtby & Marc Carnes Castle Island Investments Inc. Walder & Nancy White Gianmarco Visconti Robin Inskip Neil Cockburn Debra Wooding - in memory of Catherine Von Hohenbalken Gina Jain John Corie John & Mary Fortier Glenn Walmsley Karen Johnson Donna Dawson John Patrick Watson Jim & Suzanne Kresta Christine Dirksen CONTRIBUTORS William Wells Gary Kriviak & Kathryn Janet Dixon $100–$249 Hawkesworth Dianne Westwood Mary & George Dytyniak Anonymous Thomas L'Abbe Matthew Woodley & Mark Bennett Karran E. Finlay Anonymous Langham Developments Limited Chary Woods Front Gallery Jane & McGregor Alton Mary Lister Colin B. Wylie Sheila Greckol Laurie Anfindsen Gail Lusis Heidi Yang Janet & Dave Hancock Jen Anthony Edie MacGillivray Chris Henderson Linda & William Arnold Kate MacKenzie Sue & Dean Heuman Golnaz Azimi Cheryl MacKenzie Peter Holloway Beryl Bacchus & Desmond Barbara MacLaren Marcia & Willem Langenberg McManus Serena Mar & Doug Slater Patricia Lunn Diana Bacon Hailey Markowski Laurel McKay Mona & James Bacon Estelle Marshall Leigh Mulholland Maggie Barton Baird Sharon & Tim Mavko Newzones Gallery of Ballad Consulting Group Shannon Nicole McClelland Contemporary Art Donald G. Bishop Ian McConnan Esther Ondrack Barbara Blackley Janice McCrum Murray Quinn Janis Blakey Debra McLean

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 30 DIRECTORS CIRCLE Shelley & Guy Scott Lorraine Bray & James Carter Edward Stidworthy-Johnson SPONSORS Grant Ericksen Dennis & Donna Thomas Robyn & Christopher Fowler D. Lorne & Lee Ann Tyrrell Graham & Jill McLennan Buddy Victor Maggie & John Mitchell Yolanda Van Wachem & Hugh McPhail Reza Mostashari Betty Lou Weir Sheila O'Brien Mary Young Marianne & Allan Scott Darcy & Audrey Trufyn James Wolfli & Annika ARTIST PATRONS Nordhagen Bonnie Abel Barry Zalmanowitz & June Ross Mike and Naomi Arndt Leon & Vonnie Zupan Bruce & Carol Bentley Donna Dawson CURATOR’S CIRCLE Christine Dirksen Bonnie Abel Mary & George Dytyniak Rhonda Baker Marie Gordon Allen Ball Margo Helper & Gregory J. Forrest Bruce & Carol Bentley Willem & Marcia Langenberg David & Janet Bentley Maggie & John Mitchell David & Leanne Bryan Newzones Gallery of Susan & James Burns Contemporary Art Carolyn & Steve Campbell James Wolfli & Annika Ronald G. Cavell Nordhagen Stanley Chan & Seana Minnett Sheila O'Brien Don & Nancy Cranston Della Paradis Catherine Crowston & William Dell Pohlman & Lauren Raymore Wood Pohlman dc3 Art Projects Corrie Redl Owen & Linda De Bathe Marianne & Allan Scott Claire Desrochers & Doug Kayla Shoctor McConnell David & Marlene Stratton Allison & Glyn Edwards Yves Trépanier Lois Field Leon & Vonnie Zupan Peggy & Lorie Garritty L. Neil Gower, Q.C. SPONSORS Maureen Hemingway Schloss & Barry Schloss Capital Power Susan & John Hokanson Syncrude Canada Ltd. Janice & David Kent ATB Financial Dianne & Irving Kipnes PCL Construction Scott McGeachy Epcor Roderick & Mona McLennan TD Financial Group Art & Mary Meyer BMO Financial Group Elizabeth Millar & Bernard Linsky Canadian Western Bank Catherine Melnychuk Langham Developments Ltd. Gloria Mok MNP LLP Norbert & Patricia Morgenstern Dentons Canada LLP Melanie & Thomas Nakatsui Maclab Enterprises Ltd. Ron & Lynn Odynski Fran & Al Olson Alex Osten Della Paradis Carolyn & Will Patton Aman & Rupi Randhawa Jim & Vivian Redmond Scott Sanders & Angella Vertzaya

31 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 2017 ART ON THE BLOCK Carol Ljuden ART APPRAISER MEDIA PARTNERS SUPPORTERS Amy Loewan E. Ross Bradley Avenue Magazine Lynn Malin Bell Media COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Darci Mallon PRIVATE COLLECTIONS/ TSN Radio 1260 DONORS Krista Nelson-Marciano Gisa Mayer 100.3 The Bear Chris Henderson Neil McClelland Anonymous 104.9 Virgin Radio Committee Members Sara McKarney Estate of Dorothy Heule Corus Radio Edmonton Maggie Barton Baird John McKee Arlene HallReiner Loewan 630 CHED Megan Bertagnolli Michael Miller The Smith Family iNews 880 Josée Blouin Royden Mills José Sicurella 92.5 Fresh Radio Christine Causing Gloria Mok Richard and Michael 103.9 CISN Country Wasylynchuk Janette Hubka Geneva Moore Newad Amy and Reiner Loewan Barbara Keir Ron Moppett Newcap Radio Lexi Pendzich Ali Nickerson 840 CFCW ART-INSPIRED DONORS Lynda Vang Linda O’Neill Capital 96.3 FM ACME Meat Market Nikki Van Dusen Lyndal Osborne K-97 Seka Owen All Star Construction Jim Pattison Broadcast Group ARTISTS Graham Peacock Art of Cake up! 99.3 The Artworks Zachary Ayotte Hilary Prince 102.3 NOW! Radio Baijiu Allen Ball Erin Elizabeth Ross Pattison Outdoor Barre Body Eva Bartel Sergio Serrano Rogers Media Bioware Kyle Beal Jewel Shaw KiSS 91.7 Black Tusk Athletics Sandra Bromley Katherine Sicotte SONiC 102.9 Blitz Conditioning Catherine Burgess Marc Siegner 101.7 World FM Blushed Beauté Blaine Campbell Joel Sinclair Nate Box ENTERTAINMENT Carolyn Campbell Robert Sinclair Jaime Calayo David Cantine Dale Smith BioWare Clementine Karen Cantine Loren Spector Charles Cousins Cory Christopher Designs Sean Caulfield Laura St. Pierre Neat Photo Booth Elm Café Catering Brenda Kim Christiansen Megan Stein SNAP Gallery & Print Shop Hive Fit Co. Jacques Clément Jim Stokes The Hyatt Place Edmonton CHAMPAGNE PREVIEW Mark Clintberg Ernestine Tahedl Japonais Bistro Chris Cran Klyment Tan E&J Gallo Winery Juniper Café & Bistro Jim Davies Larissa Tiggelers Chris Henderson Shafraaz Kaba Steven Dixon Jim Vest Hunt Amor Lululemon Brenda Draney Jim Visser Krista Nelson-Marciano LUX Beauty Boutique Kari Duke Peter von Tiesenhausen Rocky Mountain Liquor Manulife Place Edward Epp Arlene Wasylynchuk MEAT Gerald Faulder John Will Oliver Apt. Julian Forrest Gillian Willans Pedersen Photo John Freeman Pam Wilman Provincial Archives of Alberta Mark Freeman GALLERIES Sylvia Soo Paul Freeman Steam Whistle Brewing Tom Gale Alberta Craft Council Bugera Matheson Gallery Storch Knives Nicole Galellis Strathcona Spirits Gregory Hardy Christopher Cutts Gallery (Toronto) University of Alberta Climbing Faye HeavyShield dc3 Art Projects Wall Jerry Heine The Front Gallery Malorie Urbanovitch Bernard Hippel Jarvis Hall Gallery (Calgary) VIA Rail Dana Holst Peter Robertson Gallery Where We Are From Geoffrey Hunter Pierre-François Ouellette Art Workhall David Janzen Contemporain (Montreal) Workshop Eatery Kristen Keegan Republic Gallery (Vancouver) Zenari’s Jenny Keith Scott Gallery ZINC Catering John King Taryn Kneteman Kimbei Kusakabe

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 32 SPONSORS Marina Power, Summer Camp Leonore-Namkha Beschi, Coordinator (summer student), Curatorial Administration and Canadian Western Bank BOARD Art Educator Interpretation Coordinator DDB Bonnie Abel Patrick Arès-Pilon, Art Educator Charles Cousins, Curatorial ZINC Catering Allen Ball Terrena Boss, Art Educator Designer The Artworks David Bryan, Financial Officer Matthew Bouchard, Art Educator Meaghan Froh, Public Programs & Outreach Coordinator (to Burke Group of Companies Lyall Brenneis, Liam Coady, Art Educator City of Edmonton Advisor April, 2017) Strathcona Spirits Cathy Danilec, Art Educator Linda Cochrane, City of Manon Gaudet, Public Programs Edmonton Advisor Mitchell Dexter, Art Educator & Outreach Coordinator (from April, 2017) Anna Coghill (November 2017) Roger Garcia, Art Educator Shane Golby,TREX Program John Elford Sophie Gareau-Brennan, Art Educator Manager Chris Fowler Liuba Gonzales de Armas, Art Sara McKarney, Peggy Garritty Educator Exhibitions Coordinator Margo Helper Patrick Higgins, Art Educator Emmanuel Osahor, Canadian Chris Henderson, Officer History Project Coordinator (to Jessica Kerekes, Art Educator June, 2017) David Kent, Officer Grace McNeely, Art Educator Danielle Rice, Head Preparator Graham McLennan, Officer Souleka Mustapha Moussa, Art Jordan Rule, Preparator Reza Mostashari Educator Danielle Siemens, Interim Sheila O’Brien Hilary Mussell, Art Educator Registrar (from May, 2017) Carolyn Patton Adriana Onita, Art Educator Clint Wilson, Senior Preparator Aman Randhawa, Officer Joyce Smayra, Art Educator Robert Sleight (November 2017) Noa Song, Art Educator PART TIME STAFF Darcy Trufyn, Chair Emma Wales, Art Educator Brandon Bilhete, Preparator (to Barry Zalmanowitz, Past Chair March, 2017) Leon Zupan ENTERPRISE & ENGAGEMENT Kristen Keegan, Preparator Janette Hubka, Head of Robyn Newman-Wilson, Mayor Don Iveson, Enterprise & Engagement Preparator Honorary President Jasmine Bedingfield, Shop Elisabeth Trudell, Preparator Her Honour, Lois Mitchell, CM, Associate Spyder Yardley-Jones, Preparator AOE, Lieutenant Governor of Brandon Bilhete, Art Rentals & Alberta, Honorary Patron Adam Whitford, Curatorial Sales Associate (from March, Assistant (to December, 2017) 2017) Lauren Ball, Gallery Attendant Nicole Boychuk, Guest Services Coordinator Paul Blinov, Gallery Attendant STAFF Thom Golub, Shop Associate / Mitchell Chalifoux, Gallery Catherine Crowston, Executive Guest Services Representative (to Attendant Director/Chief Curator June, 2017), Enterprise Associate Daniel Evans, Gallery Attendant (from July, 2017) (to July, 2017) ADMINISTRATION Cliff Humphrey, Guest Services Elisabeth Hill, Lead Gallery Representative (from March, Attendant Pedro Carriel, Deputy 2017) Director, Head of Finance and Ainsley Hillyard, Gallery Administration Kali Inche, Shop Associate / Attendant Guest Services Representative Josée Blouin, Rebecca John, Gallery Attendant Executive Administrator Kate Knowles, Shop Associate / Katelin Karbonik, Gallery Guest Services Representative Mike Slywka, Head, Facilities & Attendant Security Anita Moore, Art Rentals & Sales Kaida Kobylka, Gallery Attendant Administrative Assistant (to (to October, 2017) Gracie Cai, Accounting Manager August, 2017) Barry Reed, Accounting Alexandra Morrison, Gallery Victoria Modine, Enterprise and Attendant (to March, 2018) Administrator Engagement Liaison Emmanuel Osahor, Gallery Allison Richels, Guest Services Attendant (to March, 2017) EDUCATION & LEARNING Coordinator (to February, 2017) Caitlin Richards, Gallery Dara Armsden, Head of Attendant (to October, 2017) Education & Learning (to May, 2017) EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS Yuxian Song, Gallery Attendant (to June, 2017) Evelyn Liesener, Interim Head of Laura Ritchie, Head of Education & Learning (from May, Megan Warkentin, Gallery Exhibitions & Collections Attendant 2017) Management Adam Whitford, Gallery Nicole Reeves, Education Rochelle Ball, Registrar Business Manager (to May, 2017) Attendant Margaret Hamilton-Lane, Education Program Coordinator (summer student)

33 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2016 33 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Nikki van Dusen, Head, Marketing and Communications (to October 2017) Alex Keays, Graphic Designer Lexi Pendzich, Marketing Coordinator Sarah Teasdale, Digital Media Coordinator Lynda Vang, Public Relations Coordinator (to October 2017)

SPONSOR AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT Megan Bertagnolli, Head, Sponsor & Donor Engagement Maggie Barton Baird, Event Planner & Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Keir, Donor Services Liaison

AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017 34 2017 OPERATING REVENUES

5% $5,423,602 Grants—TREX/ Projects/Programs 5% Fees & Programming

43% 11% Grants— Retail Services Operating

3% 3% Memberships Other* 4% Admissions 26% Fundraising * Endowment Investment Income

2017 OPERATING EXPENSES

4% $5,385,471 Development and Fundraising

4% Retail Services

49% 12% Staff Exhibitions and Programming

3% Marketing

7% 3% Administration Security 18% Facility & Maintenance

35 AGA REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017