Photo credit: Andrea Swainson, “The One Who Got Away”, 2022 and Bethany Cyr “The Giving Tree”, 2025

Process to Catharsis

Artists
Abigail Grenke
Andrea Swainson
Bailey Horton
Bethany Cyr
Daniel Corredor
Hannah Hicks
Theresa Towers Rickard

January 15 - February 20, 2026

First Fridays

• January 27 - Artist Talk 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• February 6 – Reception 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Process to Catharsis

Seven artists come together to explore the complicated aspects of their lives. Through making these works, we, the artists, seek to find catharsis. Each artist reconciles with deeply personal experiences, but we share common themes of grief, family, mental health, trauma, and burnout.

We are a group of Albertan artists, each meditating on our lived experience through a multidisciplinary practice. Over the course of 8 months, we developed this exhibition around our shared practice of catharsis in artmaking.

Abigail Grenke reflects on her childhood with an uncle no longer with her. Andrea Swainson explores the dynamic between loss and family. Bailey Horton uses stitched text work to reconcile with growing up with OCD. Bethany Cyr speaks to trauma and grief after an art practice put on hold. Daniel Corredor’s work considers artmaking in the face of global loss. Hannah Hicks’ practice balances her experience with ADHD and her Mom’s Alzheimer's. Theresa Towers Rickard shares stories of anxiety during Covid-19.

Through a diverse set of practices including textiles, drawing, and sculptural work; every artist searches for catharsis, or at least, acceptance. In sharing these vulnerable experiences, we want you to know you are not alone.

About the Gallery

The Viewpoint Gallery showcases original works of art by individual artists and collectives, and curated exhibitions. The gallery is in the lobby of the City of Red Deer Culture Services facility.  Visit our Viewpoint Gallery page for more information.

Address
5205 48 Ave (in the old intermediate school building)

Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
First Fridays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed on Statutory Holidays

Contact
The City of Red Deer, Community Development
403-406-8820
culturemailbox@reddeer.ca 

As We See It - Red Deer Polytechnic Second Year Drawing Student Exhibition

Artists
Ava Stang
Calleigh Nanooch
Charlee Craggs
Daniel Corredor
Femi Kharono
Fiona Nadon-Shields
Mya Brunner
Sam Ridderhof

January 15 - March 26, 2026

First Fridays
Gallery is open until 5 p.m. on Fridays.

As We See It

This selection of drawings were created by second year Visual Art Students at Red Deer Polytechnic. In their third semester of drawing the students continue to explore observational drawing, pushing their technical skills in portraiture, life drawing and expanding to an intense unit of en plein air study. Through these drawings you get a glimpse of this exploration. 

About the Gallery

The Corridor Community Gallery is hosted by the City of Red Deer Community Development. This space, adjacent to our clay studio spaces, provides a public venue for local artists and allows us to share in the talents of fellow community members.

Address

4501 47A Ave, downtown Red Deer (in the lower level of the Recreation Centre)

Facility Hours

Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 - 5 p.m.

View Holiday Hours and Facility Closures

Questions

For information on visual arts classes and programs offered by the City of Red Deer or to enquire about showing your artwork in the Corridor Community Gallery, please contact

The City of Red Deer, Community Development
403-406-8820
culturemailbox@reddeer.ca