Photo Courtesy Art Gallery of Grande Prairie

By Tanner Smith

Culture

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie hosting artist talk to recognize Black History Month

Feb 23, 2023 | 12:10 PM

Tonight (Thursday, February 23) in recognition of Black History Month, an Edmonton-based mixed media artist, Elsa Robinson will be hosting an artist talk at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.

The talk begins at 6:00 p.m. and will feature discussions about her work on the traveling exhibition ‘bring a folding chair’.

This exhibit, ‘bring a folding chair’ is inspired by Black History Month and showcases significant contributions black Canadians and black artists have made in Alberta.

The piece curated by Shane Golby and organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta explores history, heritage, identity, and contemporary concerns, giving a voice to our common humanity.

For more information about this exhibit, or Elsa Robinson, click here.

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