Y ART + ANTIQUES
Artist Spotlight
HAYLEY WRIGHT
WHERE : Why art ? What made you want to be an artist ? Hayley : Ever since I was little , art has always been a huge part of my life in one way or the other . It is really challenging to pursue art as a career , but I couldn ’ t imagine doing anything else !
W : Do you have any professional training ? H : After I graduated from a specialized Fine Arts high school in Ontario , I studied for a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan . I also received my degree in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising from the Vancouver College of Art and Design .
W : What mediums do you work in / prefer ? H : I absolutely love experimenting with all sorts of mediums , and am constantly wondering how I can combine materials together in an unusual way . However , I definitely gravitate towards pencil , watercolour , and oil paints ... oh , and glitter , of course !
W : What is your favourite subject to paint / illustrate ? H : I love drawing portraits — specifically , girls and women who are both feminine and fierce . I also love incorporating elements from astronomy — stars , galaxies , and planets .
W : You recently started painting skateboard decks . Where did the inspiration come from ? H : I was getting a bit tired of always drawing on paper and wanted to try something completely new and unfamiliar . I also loved that this would make my artwork portable , and introduce my work to an entirely new group of people .
W : Where can readers view / purchase your work ? H : All of my work can be purchased online at paperinkart . com , and readers can follow me on Instagram @ paperinkart .
PHOTOS COURTESY HAYLEY WRIGHT
The following is a brief selection of antiques , art galleries , art shows , and exhibits that WHERE believes are worthy of your attention .
Coordinates refer to maps on pages 51 to 53 .
ANTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ART GALLERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ART SHOWS & EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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The following symbols , located at the end of each listing , denote the establishment ’ s location :
D — Downtown
N — North Edmonton S — South Edmonton W — West Edmonton
ANTIQUES
CURIOSITY INC From vintage motorcycles to antique time pieces , owner and self-described treasure hunter Alexander Archbold stocks his shop with unique and curious items . Explore his collection of Indigenous carvings , musical instruments , and oil and gas memorabilia . Tue - Fri 11 am - 5 pm ; Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 10056-164 St ., 780-444-0386 . curiosityedmonton . ca Map 4-F7 W
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JUNQUE CELLAR Discover one-of-a-kind antiques in this eclectic boutique . Dinettes , retro furniture , vintage clothing , books , records , retro pop culture memorabilia , kitchenware , and kitsch and antique jewellery are among the pieces ready to be found . Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm ; Sun 10 am - 6 pm . 10442 Whyte ( 82 ) Ave ., 780- 433-9963 . facebook . com / junquecellaredm Map 2-I3 S
OLD STRATHCONA ANTIQUE MALL Alberta ’ s largest antique mall features finds from more than 200 antique and collectible dealers . Thousands of new items arrive weekly and there is always something new to discover . Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm ; Thu 10 am - 8 pm ; Fri - Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Sun 11 am - 5 pm . 10323-78 Ave ., 780- 433-0398 . oldstrathconamall . com Map 2-K6 S
ART GALLERIES
ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY AND SHOP This is Alberta ' s only public gallery dedicated to craftmaking , and presents four exhibitions in the main gallery each year . The gallery shop offers contemporary and traditional fine crafts including pottery , blown glass , jewellery , woven and quilted fabrics , home accessories , furniture , and much more . All items in the shop are handmade by Alberta and Canadian artists . Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm ; Thu 10 am - 6 pm ; Closed Sun . 10186- 106 St ., 780-488-6611 . albertacraft . ab . ca Map 3-D5 D
Did you know that the Art Gallery of Alberta ( youraga . ca ) is open until 8 pm every Wednesday and Thursday ?
ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton , the Art Gallery of Alberta is the province ' s premier art museum . The AGA develops and presents original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art from Alberta , Canada , and around the world , along with public and educational programs and events that connect people , art , and ideas . The dynamic structure of zinc , glass , and steel was designed by Los Angeles – based architect Randall Stout and is a not-to-be-missed part of the city ' s Arts District . $ 12.50 Adult ; $ 8.50 Senior ( 65 +)/ Student ( 6-17 ); Children under 6 free ; $ 26.50 Family . Tue 10 am - 5 pm ; Wed - Thu 10 am - 8 pm ; Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm ; Closed Mon . 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 99 St . & 102A Ave ., 780-422-6223 . youraga . ca Map 3-I3 D
ART GALLERY OF ST . ALBERT This gallery hosts 12 exhibitions annually that reflect a diversity of styles and mediums from local , provincial , national , and international artists , as well as special community exhibitions . Tue - Sat 10 am - 5pm ; Thu 10 am - 8 pm ; Closed Sun - Mon . 19 Perron St ., St . Albert , 780-460-4310 . artgalleryofstalbert . ca
BEARCLAW GALLERY Specializing in Canadian First Nations and Inuit art , this gallery carries a wide selection of original artwork by some of Canada ' s leading aboriginal artists . The gallery also carries Inuit soapstone carvings , jade carvings , Navajo and North West Coast jewellery , and First Nations crafts . Mon - Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm ; Closed Sun . 10403-124 St ., 780-482-1204 . bearclawgallery . com Map 1-C4 D
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