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More Chalk Drawings

 

Here are some more photos taken during the Sidewalk Chalk Drawing during the Street Performers Festival.  Thanks again to chalk artists Tyler Cruickshank, Jonathan Kostuk, and Avril Powell for their amazing work, and everyone who participated over the weekend.

The first chalk drawings on Friday night.


Chalk artists Jon, Tyler and Avril.

Tyler…

Street Performers Festival

The board and staff of the Prairie Art Gallery wish to thank all those who participated in creating the wonderful sidewalk chalk drawings, and chalk artists Tyler Cruickshank, Jonathan Kostuk, and Avril Powell for their amazing work over the weekend.

We would also like to thank everyone who visited artist Tina…

Summer Art Classes

Learn more about these exciting new classes at the Prairie Art Gallery by clicking on the links below.  Register today by phone, or online!

First Nations Birch Bark Basketmaking Workshop  August 2, 2008

Learn about the techniques and traditions of handcrafting First Nations Birch Bark Baskets! First, join Nisga’a artist Katrina Favell on…

Explore Art for Preschoolers

(Ages 3-5)

In this fun, lighthearted class, preschool-age children will explore four different art techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Every class will start off with a treasure hunt involving the original art works from the Prairie Art Gallery’s permanent collection. Gallery tours and art appreciation sessions are available…

images of tenuous

JULY 6, 2008 - These are some images of Tina Martel and her assistants during tenuous: an installation by Tina Martel.   The tenuous installation is now on view at 9904-101 Avenue in Grande Prairie.  Visit Tina today to watch her process of casting a full truck.

  

  

Tina Martel

tenuous

an installation by Tina Martel

tenuous is an installation by artist Tina Martel. For a period of several days, from July 3 - July 20, 2008 Martel is casting a half ton truck in hand made paper, culminating in its removal during the Street Performer’s Festival on July 20. Please stop…