This Artist's Mind, Erin Davis, 2023

The Viewpoint Gallery is pleased to feature "Craft and Care" a group exhibition featuring original work in textiles and fibre arts, by Central Alberta artisans.

About the Exhibition:

Traditional fibre arts and textiles at home began out of necessity and resourcefulness.  There is abundant and complex research available on the relationship of women with craft; about craft as a message carrier, a keeper of cultural knowledge and traditions, a comforter and a conduit of ingenuity that has shaped home lives, wardrobes, and politics the world over.

Practitioners of textiles and fibre arts were mostly women - they were connected to the working and use of fibres - and the crafts associated with them still sometimes conjure ideas of female domesticity. Things might be made in fits and starts; done in spare time or in time intended for rest – often while talking to others or caring for children and aspects of home keeping.

This exhibition presents the work of 11 artists who saw how their handcrafted pieces and experience as craftspeople relates to the theme; they offer examples of work in a variety of media.

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.
*Facility closed: February 19, March 29 and April 1, 2024

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

Image: Olivia Motley untitled oil on canvas, 2024

First Fridays

Gallery is open until 5 p.m. on Fridays

In the Corridor Community Gallery until May 31, 2024

Paintings by Olivia Motley

About the artist:

Olivia Motley is a self-taught artist born in Red Deer and raised in Red Deer County. Growing up on a farm, there was always natural beauty in all directions to admire. Her artistic interest began in elementary school art class but didn’t become something she pursued until adulthood. Olivia has found deep inspiration from famous Canadian landscape artists, The Group of Seven. With no firm boundaries, she loves to experiment with style, expression, colour, and medium.

About the Gallery:

The Corridor Community Gallery is hosted by  Community Development section of The City of Red Deer. 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)

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fridays: 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday  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