Title:

Alter-ego

Artists:

Bangu Ntaisi
December 1, 2023 - February 8, 2024

First Fridays

First Friday, December 1st: 

Opening Reception 6 - 8 p.m.
Artist in attendance, Artist's Talk at 6:30 p.m.

First Friday, January 5th:

Gallery hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Description:

Bangu Ntaisi is a Zimbabwean Canadian artist who uses satire, pop art, poster art and surrealism to encourage the viewer to question commonly held notions, of people, situations, and events.

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: December 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024

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

Cristy Rusnell - Photography

October 4, 2023 - January 31, 2024

First Fridays

Gallery is open until 5 p.m. on Fridays

About the Artist:

Cristy Rusnell is a self-taught photographer practicing in Central Alberta. Cristy developed a passion for the natural world at a young age during family trips. Camping, fishing and exploring all over British Columbia and Alberta. She started taking photographs in middle school where she learned darkroom photography. It's there her passion flourished. Using disposable and film cameras were her go to for many years until buying her first DSLR in 2015 for a trip to Mexico. She found inspiration from National Geographic magazines and photography books of the greats, Ansel Adams and Steve McCurry; always drawn to natures shapes, colors, textures and movements. Alberta's seasons, landscapes and wildlife have provided a perfect backdrop for her photographic art. 

Artist Statement:

My passion for photography and the images I create are the expression of my love for my home. Central Alberta has been my muse for many years. Documenting our natural world and the animals that we share this beautiful land with. 

Revisiting the same locations throughout each season year after year has allowed me to study and photograph the patterns, habits and behaviors of so many animals. So much of my time has been spent with wild horses in the eastern slopes. The migratory birds that briefly call our lakes, rivers and ponds home. Or the Moose who frequent the same areas year after year and have allowed me a brief glimpse into their world. 

Instagram: cristy.leephotography

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)

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 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day. The Recreation Centre facility is also closed for annual maintenance December 2-27.

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