By Justine Kelsie

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie getting more use

Apr 24, 2018 | 3:53 PM

The creative side of the community is showing itself as the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie continues to increase the number of events and exhibitions it holds.

Executive Director Jeff Erbach says the Peace Region is a ground-swell of opportunity.

“Between the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Centre for Creative Arts, the Grant Berg Gallery, the library, the Grande Prairie Live Theatre, and a whole range of other arts and cultural aspects in the community, it is no wonder that Expedia.ca listed Grande Prairie as one of the top destinations for millennials,” said Erbach.

Over the last three years, Erbach says the number of exhibitions coming through has almost doubled, averaging now at 12 to 15 a year. 

“We have also increased the number of art openings, receptions, and events we do.  In the month of April, we have three events and there are always events going on at the gallery.”

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Erbach says a much-anticipated exhibition will be making a stop at the gallery this fall.

“We’re really lucky. We are one of only three venues in North America that are going to receive the textile artistry of Itchiku Kubota. Kubota dedicated his life to reviving a work called Tsujigahana.”

Some of the images that will be in the Swan City include Mount Fuji as well as autumn and winter themes. The exhibit has stopped in Toronto and will be stopping in New York State as well.

Erbach encourages people to watch the gallery’s Facebook page for upcoming events including a wearable art show.