Connect with galleries directly or use the map to take yourself on a tour on the First Friday of each month. To find out more about Gallery Connections and First Fridays, contact the Red Deer Arts Council.
Gallery location
This information is accurate at the time of publishing, and we do our best to keep it current. However, we recommend contacting galleries directly to confirm hours of operation.
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat/Sun/Holidays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: https://albertasportshall.ca/
Email: info@albertasportshall.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaSportsHall/
Twitter: @ABSportsHall
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albertasportshall/
Phone: 403-341-8614
We provide a family-friendly interactive experience. Be surprised at what you will discover inside including our Hall of Fame Gallery.
Hours:
Weekdays 9 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays, starting Sept 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Website: https://northernalberta.ymca.ca/YMCA-Locations/Red-Deer-Region/Northside-Community-Centre-YMCA
Email: wendy.meeres@northernalberta.ymca.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCARedDeer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymcareddeer
Phone: 403-967-YMCA (9622)
An informal community gallery in the main floor hallway of the centre. Features displays of two-dimensional art changing every two months.
Hours:
By appointment
Website: www.artributeartschool.com
Email: erinboake@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtributeArtSchool/
Instagram: @artribute_art_school
Phone: 403-397-9014
Artribute Art School provides ongoing art classes for children, and serves as a space for Pop-Up art exhibitions.
Hours:
Mon – Thurs, 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun 12-5 p.m.
Closed stat holidays, subject to change without notice.
Website: www.reddeer.ca/galleries
Email: culturemailbox@reddeer.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecityofreddeer
Phone: 403-406-8820
Facilitated by the City of Red Deer, the Corridor Community Gallery is a public space adjacent to the ceramic arts studio in the Recreation Centre, providing an exhibition opportunity for local artists and groups. The Recreation Centre’s public art collection may also be viewed in and around the facility.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Website: www.curiosityartandframing.com
Email: artcuriosities@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuriosityArtandFraming
Phone: 403-885-6408
Our gallery promotes and features local area artists that use a variety of mediums. We have a feature artist exhibition that changes every three months, as well as a changing collection from a variety of artists. We are committed to growing the arts in central Alberta.
Hours:
Mon - Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Website: www.reddeerartscouncil.ca/kiwanis-gallery
Email: info@reddeerartscouncil.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reddeerartscouncil
Twitter: @RDArtsCouncil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdartscouncil/
Phone: 403-348-2787
The Red Deer Arts Council supports and promotes artists and the multi-disciplinary arts in Central Alberta. In this public art gallery, the council curates and presents visual art exhibitions from around Alberta, in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library.
Hours:
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall-Spring
Daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Summer
Website: www.waskasoopark.ca
Email: programs@waskasoopark.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerryWoodNatureCentre
Phone: 403-346-2010
The Marjorie Wood Gallery is located in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, open year-round, closing only for Christmas day. We take great pride in showcasing Alberta artists and their unique connections to the natural world.
Hours:
Wed - Fri: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (and during events on weekends and evenings)
Website: www.reddeerartscouncil.ca
Email: info@reddeerartscouncil.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/300553682225705
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddeerartscouncil/
Phone: 403-348-2787
The Red Deer Arts Council supports and promotes the growth and development of artists of all disciplines. A welcoming and inclusive community art gallery featuring creative visual, literary, and performing art works form the Red Deer area and beyond.
Admission by donation.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sun and holidays
Website: www.reddeermuseum.com
Email: museum@reddeermuseum.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedDeerMuseum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddeermag/
Twitter: @RedDeerMuseum
Phone: 597-797-4040
If you are looking for a great place to explore, year-round check out the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG). The MAG offers a permanent history exhibit and travelling art and history exhibits representing local to national artists and stories. Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages.
Hours:
Mid-September to the end of April, summer hours vary.
Website: https://rdpolytech.ca/programs/creative-arts/visual-art-diploma
Email: robin.lambert@rdpolytech.ca
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rdpartsculture/
Phone: 403-342-3328
Centre for Visual Art Learning Gallery East end 900 hallway
Critique and exhibition space for Visual Art courses.
Cenovus Learning Commons Display Case West end
Rotating exhibits of student work enrolled in the Visual Art program, alumni art and art from the RDC Permanent Art Collection.
Knock Knock Gallery Room 2926
Visual Art student-run space that exhibits work by students, alumni, faculty, staff and art from the RDC Permanent Art Collection.
Hours:
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and by appointment
Website: www.clgilchrist.com
Email: clgilchrist@shaw.ca
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/RiverlandsStudioandGallery
Instagram: http://instagram.com/clgilchrist_artist
Phone: 403-596-8890
This downtown commercial gallery features a monthly spotlight on a variety of local and provincial visual artists. It is also the working studio for Carol Lynn Gilchrist, ASA, a contemporary landscape painter who works in watercolour, acrylic and oil. Traditional artwork of water, skies, and prairie scenes that are ideal for the home or office. Commissioned work welcomed.
Hours:
Wed - Sat, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Website: www.thevelvetolive.com
Email: thevelvetolive@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/velvetolivelounge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevelvetolive/
Phone: 403-986-1030
The Velvet Olive Lounge has a new artist featured monthly, live music three nights a week, and tasty cocktails available daily. Come enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., evenings & weekends during events (please inquire). Closed statutory holidays.
Website: www.reddeer.ca/galleries
Email: culturemailbox@reddeer.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecityofreddeer
Phone: 403-406-8820
A gallery space hosted by the City of Red Deer, Community Development, the Viewpoint Gallery presents the work of artists, groups and curators exhibiting original works of art.
Printable Gallery Guide – Updated July 2023 (pdf)
First Fridays Red Deer is a monthly event. Local art galleries host exhibit openings and special events open to the public. Make a night of it! Tour the various galleries and enjoy some of the diverse visual art offerings Red Deer and Central Alberta have to share. Monthly listings from participating galleries and locations are updated on the Red Deer Arts Council website.
#FirstFridaysRedDeer
The City of Red Deer’s Public Art Collection creates meaningful spaces in parks, street corners, on buildings and in facilities throughout our city. Our collection of over 120 original works range from murals and mosaics, tapestries, photography and paintings to benches and sculptures. Find out more at reddeer.ca/publicart.