FROM ROOT TO TREE TOP – A DAY SPENT AMONG THE FUNGI
AGGV Assistant Curator Mel Granley recounts the Mushroom Foray – A day of fungi exploration in connection with our recent exhibition, Symbiosis.
10 MUST-READS BY BLACK AUTHORS
John Manson, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, presents a new Reading List focusing on books by Black authors and artists in celebration of Kemi Craig’s program, Blackspace Library.
A PLACE FOR FAMILIES: FAMILY SUNDAY AT THE AGGV
The third Sunday of the month (Oct-June) is always the best Sunday here at the AGGV. That is when we host our monthly program Family Sunday.
AGGV GALLERY SHOP READING LIST #11
The theme of the Gallery Shop Fall Reading List is Sharing Our World. We have been inspired by AGGV Exhibition The Street and how it depicts interactions and boundaries between people, cities, and natural spaces.
ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN ABUNDANCE THIS SPRING: NEW EXTREME YOUTH GROUPS
By April Caverhill, New Extreme Mentorship Program Coordinator
Artistic expression was in abundance this spring as our New Extreme youth groups and artist mentors collaborated on their projects. This year’s students were from SJ Burnside Alternative Education, and Central Middle School. Having been witness to much of the art making I can speak to how meaningful this program has been for everyone involved! I’ve learned so much from this year’s artists and students, and I am already looking forward to next year’s partnerships.
PAINT-IN MEMORIES
By Eliana Parker, AGGV Events Engagement Assistant
Growing up on Moss Street, the Paint-In was the most wonderful time of the year. On one very special
day each year, my front yard magically transformed from a garden into a colourful, artistic wonderland.