Southern Alberta Art Gallery
601 3 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0H4, Canada
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is a contemporary art museum located in Lethbridge, which is in the Southwest Alberta region of Canada. The gallery was established in 1976 and has since become a hub for contemporary art exhibitions, education, and community engagement in the region.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, featuring contemporary art from local, national, and international artists. The museum has three main exhibition spaces, as well as a project space and a gift shop. The exhibitions at SAAG are known for their diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, video, installation, and performance art.
In addition to its own exhibitions, the SAAG also collaborates with other cultural institutions to host traveling exhibitions and curatorial projects. Recent exhibitions at the museum have included works by artists such as Dana Claxton, Tanya Lukin Linklater, and Corita Kent.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery offers a range of programming and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. The museum's education department develops and implements workshops, talks, tours, and events that engage audiences with the exhibitions and artists on display. The museum also offers school tours and educational resources for teachers to incorporate art into their curriculum.
The SAAG also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including opening receptions, artist talks, and film screenings. These events provide an opportunity for visitors to interact with artists and engage in discussions about contemporary art and culture.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is committed to supporting and promoting contemporary art research. The museum has a research library that includes over 4,000 volumes on contemporary art, theory, and criticism, as well as artists' books, exhibition catalogues, and periodicals. The library is open to the public and is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and artists.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery works closely with other cultural institutions and organizations to promote contemporary art and culture in the region. The museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Alberta Museums Association, and has collaborated with institutions such as the University of Lethbridge, the Art Gallery of Alberta, and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
