Upcoming Exhibitions
The Canada Collection in Olds
@ Mountain View Museum & Archives, Olds, Alberta
August 17 - September 28, 2013
Mountain View Museum and Archives
An Off-Site Project
Curator: David Smith
Artist: Arianna Richardson
Image: Arianna Richardson, The Canada Collection, 002 Centennial Flowers, nd, (insert detail)
Organized by emerging curator David Smith, this exhibition features works by artist Arianna Richardson, and centres around her interest in the construction of Canadian identity through nationalist imagery.
Rubberneck Row
@ Helen Christou Gallery
September - October, 2013 (Dates TBA)
Curator: Chad Patterson
Image: John Will, The Crash, 1971
From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; gift of the artist, 1991
“Rubbernecking” is the colloquial term used to describe the act of gawking or staring at something of interest, often out of morbid curiosity. The Helen Christou Gallery, with its unique location and design, will feature works by artists including Bill Featherston, John Will, and Victor Cicansky that trigger our voyeuristic tendencies.
Dr. Soanes' Odditorium of Wonders
@ Main Gallery
September 12 - October 24, 2013
Reception: September 12, 4 - 6 pm
Curator: Jane Edmundson
Image: Handbill from the Boston Museum, circa 1850
Dr. Soanes’ Odditorium of Wonders will recapture the spirit and aesthetic of the 19th century dime museum to invoke wonder in the viewer and to combine art, artifacts, and oddities to explore the boundary between education and amusement. The exhibition will feature new works by artists Chris Flanagan, Denton Fredrickson, and Mary-Anne McTrowe, as well as art and artifacts from the University of Lethbridge Art Collection, the Galt Museum Collection, the University of Lethbridge departments of Biology and Drama, and numerous private collections. Includes a major publication.
The AIDS Epidemic: Changing Perspectives & Perspectives on Change*
@ Project Channel
Project Channel Launch: September 12, 2013
Curator: Josephine Mills
A selection of Canadian and international video from the 1980s and 1990s.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Aboriginal Representation in Museums and Art Galleries*
@ University of Lethbridge
October 16 – 18, 2013
A Public Site Performance
Curator: Josephine Mills
Renowned performance artists Lori Blondeau and Adrian Stimson will pair up to produce a new work for Lethbridge audiences.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
SEERious Sideshow
@ Main Gallery
October 24, 2013
A Public Site Performance
Curator: Jane Edmundson
Presented by Dr. Soanes' Odditorium of Wonders, Lethbridge performance group M.E.D.I.U.M. will amaze and delight visitors with their psychic side show.
The Anatomy and Etiquette of Social Change*
@ Project Wall
November, 2013
A Public Site Performance
Curator: Josephine Mills
A public engagement project with art/design duo DodoLab.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Acting Out*
@ Helen Christou Gallery
November 7 - December 20, 2013
Reception: November 7, 4 - 6 pm
Curator: Josephine Mills
Artist: Wendy Coburn
This exhibition explores identity and activism through humourous reference to popular culture. Includes new work by Wendy Coburn, work by General Idea from the U of L and private collections, and representation from ACT UP archives.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Acting Out*
@ Main Gallery
November 7 - December 20, 2013
Reception: November 7, 4 - 6 pm
Curator: Josephine Mills
Artists: General Idea, Wendy Coburn, and ACT UP Archives
This exhibition explores identity and activism through humourous reference to popular culture. Includes new work by Wendy Coburn, work by General Idea from the U of L and private collections, and representation from ACT UP archives.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Artists as Social Citizens*
@ Project Channel
Project Channel Launch November 7, 2013
Curator: Josephine Mills
This selection of video work by Canadian and International artists from the 1980s to today explores activist approaches while also recording and commenting on successful moments of social change.
*Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Feminist Art Gallery
@ Main Gallery
January 9 - February 27, 2014
Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Reception: January 9, 4 - 6 pm
Curator/Artists: Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue
Based on successful models presented at several venues including the Tate Modern, Toronto artists and activists Mitchell and Logue will present their own work as well as invite guest artists. Will include panel discussions and structure for audience feedback.
Feminist Art Gallery
@ Helen Christou Gallery
January 9 - February 21, 2014
Part of the Complex Social Change Series
Reception: January 9, 4 - 6 pm
Curator/Artists: Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue
Based on successful models presented at several venues including the Tate Modern, Toronto artists and activists Mitchell and Logue will present their own work as well as invite guest artists. Will include panel discussions and structure for audience feedback.
Projects by Museum Studies Interns
@ Helen Christou Gallery
February 28 - April 25, 2014
Curator: Museum Studies Intern(s)
Works from the UofL Art Collection
A series of 3 – 4 short exhibitions of works from the UofL Art Collection will give Museum Studies interns the opportunity to develop professionally and learn from the Art Gallery staff while also giving audiences access to the ideas and viewpoints of young adults.
ACSE 2014
@ Main Gallery
March 7 - April 17, 2013
Reception: March 7, 8 - 10 pm
Guest Curator: TBA
Selected artwork from Senior and Advanced Studio Students.
The UofL Art Gallery brings an established curator to select work by student artists and help them acquire professional experience while also showcasing the best of student art production that year.
For submission information visit: ACSE2014
