5 Stop Gallery Hop
Explore the creativity and talent of the southern Alberta arts community at the
5 Stop Gallery Hop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. This exciting collaboration between five
downtown Lethbridge art galleries offers a memorable evening of art, connection, and
celebration.
Begin your journey at the Trianon Gallery with Marjie Crop Eared Wolf’s compelling work to set
the tone for the evening. Next, head to the L.A. Gallery to take in pieces by Daniel Audet, Kelly
Isaak, Gary McMillan, Corinne Thiessen, and Josefina Rodriguez Varela. Make your way to
Southern Alberta Art Gallery for works by katie marie bruce, Paul Mahke, Lan “Florence” Yee
and Shop at SAAG Feature Artist, Melanie Barnett. Head across Galt Gardens to The Galley at
Casa which features creations by Beany Dootjes, Mary-Anne McTrowe, Maria Riviere, Bev
Mazurick, Jordan Mudrack, Jade Olszewski, and Morgan Jayne Tunow. The evening concludes
at Legend Gallery with a lively mix of art and music featuring works by Amy Arsene, Emma
Hadford, Jacqueline Inez, Mahtab Nabian, James Odongo, and Brandi Robertson.
This event is free to attend and open to all, providing a unique opportunity to connect with local
artists and celebrate the diversity of Lethbridge’s vibrant art scene. Guests are encouraged to
pick up a punch card at their first two stops and collect stamps at each location. Fully stamped
cards can be entered for a prize at the final stop.
Event Schedule:
· 4 – 6 p.m. – Trianon Gallery (104 – 5 Street S)
· 5 – 7 p.m. – LA Gallery (302 – 5 Street S)
· 6 – 8 p.m. – Southern Alberta Art Gallery (601 – 3 Avenue S)
· 7 – 9 p.m. – The Gallery at Casa (230 – 8 Street S)
· 8 – 10 p.m. – Legend Gallery (701 – 7 Street S)
Organizer
Get ready to be swept away on an enchanting journey through a kaleidoscope of colors and boundless creativity! Welcome to Legend Art Gallery, where artistic expressions come alive, and every brushstroke is a tale waiting to be told. We are thrilled to invite you to our spectacular African Canvas Art is united with local graffiti artists to create an explosion of colors and an exhilarating series of fun events that will leave you utterly mesmerized! 202 519 7th st South Lethbridge Alberta
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) fosters the work of contemporary artists who challenge boundaries. Our work extends to local, national, and international communities.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin honours and acknowledges the Siksikaitsitapi who have resided and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We recognize that these lands are home to many Indigenous peoples, including the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) was established on March 20, 1958 with the intent of encouraging, coordinating, and promoting the arts in Lethbridge and area. The AAC continues this mission to this day.
The original 16 Allied Members of the AAC were the: Alberta Association of Architects, Alberta Teacher’s Association, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Black & White Photography Club, Classical Record Club, Colour Camera Club, Lethbridge Ballet Auxiliary, Lethbridge Handicraft Guild, Lethbridge Jazz Society, Lethbridge Philosophical Society, Lethbridge Public Library Board, Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers Association, Lethbridge Women’s Music Club, Playgoers of Lethbridge, Quota Club, and University Women’s Club.
In 1964, the City of Lethbridge tasked the AAC with the management of the Bowman Arts Centre. AAC staff provided support to local arts organizations, created multi-disciplinary arts education programming, coordinated the gallery program, and provided a central hub for the arts community.
Throughout the years, the AAC has provided input and advocacy on arts issues including civic arts and culture facilities, the formation of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the City of Lethbridge Public Art Policy, the City of Lethbridge Municipal Development Plan, and the City of Lethbridge Recreation and Culture Plan. The organization also programs community events like Arts Days and the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts.
In 2009 the administrative staff moved out of the Bowman and into the current administrative offices on 7th Street in downtown Lethbridge. In 2013, the programming staff moved out of the Bowman and into the newly built Casa community arts centre. This purpose-built facility was part of the AAC’s Arts Re: Building Together Campaign, which included advocacy for the renovation of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery facility and a new performing arts centre.
The Allied Arts Council continues to work to advance and enhance the arts at all levels of government and brings support to Lethbridge’s incredibly vibrant arts community.
Casa opened in May of 2013 and has embraced core concepts of experimentation, incubation, learning, and growing. Serving a multi-generational community, with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts, Casa is a busy space. The building far surpasses the original vision for expansion and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process led by Pendergast Nyhoff Collaborative Architecture (PNCA) working in conjunction with the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting building design is truly impressive. Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.), and the City of Lethbridge ($200,000).
The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge manages Casa on behalf of the City of Lethbridge. Learn more about visitor numbers, events and programs in the previous year by reading the Allied Arts Council’s Annual Report.