AGGV Studio: Celebrating A Season of Creativity and Renewal

Join AGGV Studio Coordinator, Meghan Krauss as she celebrates another season of creativity at the newly renovated AGGV Studio, where fresh programs invite artists of all ages to explore and grow. From hands-on workshops for young learners to in-depth classes for teens and adults, all inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, there’s definitely something for everyone at the AGGV Studio!

Art Rental + Sales: Timeless Visions

This spring, AGGV Art Rental + Sales brings together three unique artists from the program in the Show & Sale, Timeless Visions. Enjoy this first-hand look at new pieces by Lois Griffiths, Lisa Hebden, and Sharon A. Stone, as they tell us their inspirations for the show.

Gallery Shop: On the Up–Spring!

Florals, vibrant jewelry, and artful finds at the AGGV Gallery Shop celebrate the nearing of spring. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, helps us to discover unique wares, embrace the beauty of renewal, and shake off the winter blues in style!

Beauty of Mending

Naoko Fukumaru, featured artist in the exhibition, Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, curated by AGGV Asian Art Curator, Dr. Heng Wu, which highlights the centuries-old technique of repairing broken objects with gold. Fukumaru, self-proclaimed “Ceramic Therapist”, explains how these intimate, personal and emotionally raw artworks repair not only the objects, but her heart as well.

Nico Williams – Sobey Art Award Winner

Founded in 2002, the Sobey Art Award is funded by the Sobey Art Foundation and organized and presented by the National Gallery of Canada. This prestigious award comes with recognition both within Canada and internationally, as well as a career-launching prize of $100,000. Steven McNeil, AGGV Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions, who attended the award ceremony, shines the spotlight on this year’s winner, Nico Williams.