Photo credit: Margriet Hogue, Western Prairie, 2026
acrylic on cradled wood panel, 20” x 24”

Serendipity

Margriet Hogue

September 3 - October 28

First Fridays

• September 4: Reception 5 - 8 p.m. 
• October 2: Reception 5 - 8 p.m.

Artist Talk

• Tuesday, September 15, 5 - 6 p.m.

Exhibition Description

Serendipity follows the unexpected discoveries that emerge when curiosity, observation, and experience come together. Bringing together recent paintings with woven textiles created more than forty years ago, the exhibition reflects two enduring influences in Margriet Hogue's practice: weaving and close observation of the natural world. During her travels, Hogue photographs landscapes, changing weather, and seasonal transitions, recording the colours, light, and atmosphere of the places she encounters. In the studio, these observations are distilled into abstract compositions grounded in the spatial language of landscape. Serendipity suggests that creativity grows through recognizing connections and allowing their significance to unfold over time.

Artist Biography

Margriet Hogue is a visual artist based in central Alberta. Born in the Netherlands, she spent several formative years in Venezuela before immigrating to Canada. She studied textiles and design at Olds College and weaving at the Banff Centre before establishing a needlework business specializing in historic samplers. Her shift toward abstract painting was inspired by the freedom it offered from the structure and precision of her weaving and needlework practice. Recent solo and two-person exhibitions include Line and Shadow at Riverlands Studio and Gallery and Line and Form at the Art Gallery of St. Albert. Hogue is a member of the Abstract'd Art Collective.

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 

Debbie Bohnke, What’s that over there, 2026, Oil paint on canvas, 16” x 20”, provided by the Artist

A Closer Look

Artist
Debbie Bohnke

October 2, 2026 - January 8, 2027

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

Exhibit

My paintings are inspired by the places, people, and moments that capture my attention. In this collection, I explore nature, water, light, and everyday moments of curiosity and connection. Working primarily in oils with brushes and palette knives, I enjoy exploring colour, texture, and atmosphere. My hope is that these paintings encourage viewers to pause for a moment, look closely, and perhaps find a place, feeling, or memory of their own within them.

Artist Biography

I was born and raised on a farm in Peace River country, and in 1982 chose Red Deer to raise my family. I spent a lot of my time outside in nature, which I think inspires many of my paintings today. I won a red ribbon for a coloured pencil drawing of a tiger in grade 4, but a busy life with a career and being a mother of three left me little time for art. 

I’m thankful to now be at a point where I have the ways and means to pursue my artistic abilities full time. I hope my art fills you with a sense of peace and happiness. If you would like to see more, please follow me on Instagram at beautifulartbydebbie.

About the Gallery

The Corridor Community Gallery is hosted by the City of Red Deer Community Development. This space, adjacent to our ceramic arts studio in the lower level of the Don Moore Recreation Centre, provides a public venue for local emerging and established artists and allows us to share in the talents and interests 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