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2026 Show Schedule
Dec 2, 2025 to Feb 8, 2026 The Canadian Landscape: Abstract Paintings by John Bladek
This exhibition includes paintings of Canadian landscapes that John paints from where he lives and travels, from Nova Scotia to the Rocky Mountains and Alberta prairie scenes, as well as from Newfoundland to the Yukon and Northwest Territories. John finds inspiration from his appreciation of the natural environment. Many of his paintings are of “iconic” Canadian scenes (Peggy’s Cove, Moraine Lake, etc.) and his hope is that people who view them will appreciate the fact that his interpretation is different and imaginative.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: January 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artist will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: February 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to be announced
Feb 10 to April 19 “What is Contemporary Art?”: A Red Deer Arts Council Visual Arts Members Juried Exhibition
Our Visual Arts Committee is pleased to host “What is Contemporary Art?” – Contemporary art reflects current social, cultural, and political issues, engaging viewers in a dialogue about identity, technology, and global concerns. Contemporary is also artistic expressions created by living artists in today’s current times.
Themes driven by the environment, political uncertainty, new emerging technologies, and expression of individual visual storytelling could be used for inspiration Consider what themes your work explores. What is Contemporary Art to You?
First Friday Red Deer Opening: March 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artists will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to be announced
April 21 to May 18 The 41st Middle Schools Awesome Art Show
From TV shows to celebrities to the world around them, Middle School students see the world with unique eyes. What will catch their eye this year? This annual exhibit delights its audience with a variety of works expressing these young students’ talents as they experiment with different subject matter and media. Come see what is new!
First Friday Red Deer Opening: May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Young artists and their teachers will be in attendance. Come and meet the students and see what they see.
May 20 to June 21 Hang-ups and Insights: The 18th Annual IB and AP Art Show with
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School
This exhibit features the artwork of the 2026 graduating students of the Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate Art Programs. Every year there are new things to see and experience through this show. From installation art to ceramics to prints and drawings and beyond, this exhibit showcases the young people who will be the next generation of talented artists. Explore their work with them.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: June 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with Students and Instructors; everyone is welcome to attend and help us celebrate these fine young artists!
June 23 to August 16 Life in Clay
Ceramic local members group of 5 only accepted by jury – theme to be developed – Sheena McNiff Wolfe, Debbie Berlingette, Lyn Andres-Anderson, Karen Brodie, and Jennifer Kalika-Kivinen - Curator and contact for the show.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: July 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artists will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: August 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to be announced
August 18 to October 12 Coal in Alberta - A Journey to Obsolescence: Photographs by the Monochrome Guild
The Monochrome Guild is a group of film-based photographers founded in Edmonton more than twenty years ago. A small collective within their group have been working since 2015 to document both what remains of the coal industry of the past and contrast it with that of today, and possibly tomorrow. For them, what started as an ideal subject to demonstrate their art form has taken on a much broader emphasis - current affairs! Art may have a wider emphasis in society than its creators first anticipated. This may well apply here; the viewers will decide.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: September 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artists will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: October 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. To be announced.
October 13 to December 13 Narrow Works! Fibre Art Network
An elongated shape can lead the viewer’s eye through the artwork, enhancing its message or story, thus creating a feeling of unfolding drama. It can create an intimate viewing experience, as the viewer’s attention is drawn through the artwork. It can challenge traditional artistic norms and explore unconventional ways of presenting ideas. Smaller artworks possess a charm and an allure of their own. ‘Narrow Works!’ will allow our fibre artists to reveal their creativity and skill in a condensed and captivating form. Artists: There will be 40 artworks in this exhibition. FAN member bios and photos of member artworks can be viewed at http://fibreartnetwork.com/artists-gallery/ Please note that not all FAN members will be represented in the ‘Narrow Works!’ exhibit.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: November 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artists will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: December 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to be announced
Dec 14, 2026 to Feb 7, 2027Horizon Lines – Artworks by Denise Romaniw
This exhibition is about capturing the beauty of nature through collage. Denise enjoys playing with textures and layers, mixing bits and pieces of hand painted paper to create landscapes that feel both familiar and new. The process is a bit like a puzzle, where each piece of paper finds its perfect spot to create something harmonious and unexpected.
Her hope is to challenge the viewers’ perception of traditional landscape art and evoke a sense of curiosity and wonder through her paper collages. Who knows, maybe you’ll see something that reminds you of your favorite spot in nature.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: January 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The artist will be in attendance.
First Friday Red Deer Opening: February 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to be announced
